


With the release of the reimagined Lightroom (sans Classic), the program that photo pros have come to know and love got a younger, simpler sibling. Also new are more masking tools and more adaptive presets, which automatically adjust images based on detected content like faces or skies. The latest update finally adds automatic image noise reduction-something that has up to now required a third-party application like DxO PureRAW or Topaz DeNoise. In recent updates, Adobe has been adding features to Lightroom that used to be exclusive to Photoshop, such as content-aware local edits and selections. Its unmatched feature set and design earn Lightroom Classic a rare five-star rating and a PCMag Editors' Choice award for photo workflow software. Lightroom Classic offers professional photographers powerful ways to import, organize, and correct everything they shoot.

But which Lightroom should you use? The photo software is now available in two flavors: the consumer-targeted Lightroom and the professional-targeting Lightroom Classic, reviewed here. Best Hosted Endpoint Protection and Security SoftwareĪdobe's Lightroom is unquestionably the leading professional photo-workflow software.
