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You can now install Adobe Lightroom without Creative Cloud
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Updated onJuly 30, 2021
updated onJuly 30, 2021
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Those of you that use Adobe products have probably heard and most likely use Creative Cloud.
It is basicallyAdobe’sproprietary launch platform from which users can buy, download, update, manage, launch and uninstall all of their Adobe products.
Such products includeAdobe Photoshopor Adobe Illustrator,Adobe Lightroom, and more.
However, this doesn’t seem to be the case for long. One ofAdobe’smost important products,Adobe Lightroomhas been updated, but it no longer requires Creative Cloud as a prerequisite.
Adobe and Microsoft collaborate to make Adobe Lightroom install easier
This not only marks a monumental change for users, but it also showcases the partnership between Microsoft and Adobe, as Lightroom can now also be downloaded from theMicrosoft App Store.
As far as features go, there aren’t any significant differences between theMicrosoft Storeversion and the regular version, so users will not experience any changes in functionality.
What makes this news even greater is that Lightroom is available in theMicrosoft Storewith a 7-day trial, which you can download at absolutely no cost.
Adobe Lightroom
Adobecommented on their decision to offer a free trial with the following:
Your first week is free. Once your free trial ends, the recurring monthly payment or upfront payment for a year in full, whichever option you selected, is automatically charged to your Microsoft account. To stop service, go to account settings and turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of your billing period. Prorating is unavailable – when you turn off auto-renew, service will continue until the end of that billing period
Furthermore, already active subscriptions toLightroomwill apply to theMicrosoft Storeversion as well.
What are the new system requirements?
You won’t be able to run theMicrosoft Storeversion ofLightroomwith older versions of Windows anymore. You will needWindows 10version 1903 and newer.
As such, if your device has already been updated toWindows 10version 1909you are eligible. Additionally, your PC will need to have at least 4GB of RAM to run theStoreversion ofLightroom.
Do you think gettingLightroomwithout Creative Cloud is a change for the better? Let us know in the comment section below.
More about the topics:Adobe Lightroom,Microsoft Store Fixes
Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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