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Inspiring
December 17, 2017
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P: Should allow exporting raw files with settings/changes

  • December 17, 2017
  • 25 replies
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I would be great if the app had the option to export a raw file with the adjustments made within the app, so that you can continue editing on LR desktop. The app only allows to export the original file without any changes.

25 replies

Victoria Bampton LR Queen
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 29, 2019
Dor, to retain the edits when passing to another app, you'd need to save as a JPEG. A raw file is just that - raw, unprocessed.
Victoria - The Lightroom Queen
Victoria Bampton LR Queen
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 29, 2019
The Lightroom mobile app works in a limited form without a subscription as long as you don't sign in with your Adobe ID. There's no file sync, but it can work with local images.
Victoria - The Lightroom Queen
Participating Frequently
May 29, 2019
Victoria,
What is "...the free Lightroom mobile app?" I assume it require a CC plan? I have LR Perpetual V6.14 and would like to export photos for viewing (no editing) to my iPad and Android phone.
Inspiring
May 29, 2019
Still would be nice to have that raw if I wish to edit on my iPad in different application.
I’m a subscriber and it’s not an option,only the original without the changes...
Victoria Bampton LR Queen
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 17, 2017
I assume we're talking about the Lightroom mobile apps?

You know you can just enable sync if you're a subscriber, and the photo and its settings sync back to the LR desktop?

Or is this because you're using the free Lightroom mobile app and an older version of Lightroom?
Victoria - The Lightroom Queen