What is Adobe Lightroom? Easily explained

In addition to Photoshop, Adobe also offers other software such as Lightroom. Find out what Lightroom is and what the program can do in this practical tip.

Adobe Lightroom - what is it?

• With Adobe Lightroom you can manage, optimize and present your personal photo and video collection. The program specializes in the processing of RAW files. Users can optimize and change the raw camera data as they wish.
• The software is mainly aimed at professional photographers - but amateur snipers with the necessary change are also part of the target group.
• The current version of Adobe Lightroom currently costs around 150 euros. You can get older versions in online retail from around 80 euros.

What can Adobe Lightroom do? Overview of functions

• Manage: With Adobe Lightroom, you can clearly sort your photos by date, location and lens used. You can also find your photos on your smartphone and tablet using the sync function.
• Optimize: As in Photoshop, you can edit your photos and especially RAW files, fix small errors and make numerous settings. However, the possibilities are not quite as extensive as in Adobe's image editor.
• Present: In addition, you can create print templates and slide shows and share your pictures online on Facebook, Flickr and Co. If you have your own website, Lightroom can also help you create an HTML or Flash gallery.

In the next practical tip you will find our Adobe Lightroom tutorial, in which we explain all the important functions of the software.