Lightroom Classic

Yesterday, I encountered problems with Lightroom and Photoshop freezing on my Mac with an M1 processor. Reinstalling the operating system did not resolve the issue.

Lightroom Classic just stays on the artwork that is displayed while loading.Seems to get stuck on reading preferences.Lightroom  doesn't open up either but has an error message that says:AgImageIOInit.init: failed to initialize Camera Raw: initializing Camera Raw: dng_error_unknown All other Adobe apps are working so I have no idea what's going on with these.

I have a smart collection definition that seeks out all images that show the down arrow labelled, “Metadata file need to be updated”.  It was working fine for a long while but recently it ceased to pick up those files.The instruction is,  Match all, “Metadata Status > is not > Up to date”.

Something in Lightroom classic keeps thinking the external where I run my library is still needed. Either I force eject or I shut the Mac down and then remove and restart. Not a big deal, just a daily waste of time.

Lightroom Classic version: 13.1 [ 202312111226-41a494e8 ]License: Creative CloudLanguage setting: enOperating system: Windows 11 - Business EditionVersion: 11.0.22631Application architecture: x64System architecture: x64Logical processor count: 8Processor speed: 3,0GHzSqLite Version: 3.36.0CPU Utilisation: 1,0%Built-in memory: 16306,5 MBDedicated GPU memory used by Lightroom: 2893,9MB / 6052,0MB (47%)Real memory available to Lightroom: 16306,5 MBReal memory used by Lightroom: 3217,7 MB (19,7%)Virtual memory used by Lightroom: 6890,3 MBGDI objects count: 841USER objects count: 3392Process handles count: 1961Memory cache size: 480,9MBInternal Camera Raw version: 16.1 [ 1728 ]Maximum thread count used by Camera Raw: 5Camera Raw SIMD optimization: SSE2,AVX,AVX2Camera Raw virtual memory: 848MB / 8153MB (10%)Camera Raw real memory: 1003MB / 16306MB (6%)System DPI setting: 96 DPIDesktop composition enabled: YesStandard Preview Size: 2560 pixelsDisplays: 1) 2560x1440Input types: Multitouch: No,

On Lightroom classic on the floor panel, I cannot see the folders are the pictures of a pacific file but if I looked in my collection, they are sync to my Lightroom classic folder panel. I can see the photos and the folder how to write from back on my folder panel

In general, my problem is that i cant edit raw files in lightroom classic with process version 5. I can choose process version 5, but when i do some changes, version turns automaticly intro 6. I dont know what to do in application to have process version solid 5, without changes.Help me!!!

Here’s your workflow rewritten into a clear, reference‑style checklist that’s easy to share in forums like Adobe’s community:🖥️ Hardware & SetupCPU/RAM: AMD Threadripper 3970X (32 cores, 64 threads), 128 GB RAM Catalog Drive: Samsung 990 Pro (2 TB, dedicated to Lightroom Classic catalog) Import Drive: Samsung 990 Pro (4 TB, used for incoming imports) Camera Workflow: Nikon Z9 → 256 GB XQD card (1.7 GB/s read speed) using a USB 3.2 card reader on a 20 GB/s port📸 Import WorkflowAssisted culling: Disabled Face detection: Disabled Location lookup: Enabled (images GPS‑encoded) Import preset: Imports to incoming drive, renames files Preview setting: Minimal previews Typical batch size: 1,000–1,500 images🔒 System ConfigurationLightroom working directories: Excluded from antivirus scanning⏱️ Performance Observed Direct import via Lightroom Classic: Duration: 20–30 minutes Behavior: Lightroom often becomes non‑responsive Copy + rename via Advanced Renamer, then in‑place import: Durati

I AM A RETURNING CUSTOMER FROM 5 YRS AGO.I AM NOT SURE IF I INSTALLED ALL OF THESE APPS/PROGRAMS OR NOT, ON 3/21/26: Lr V: 9.2; Lr Classic V:15.2.1 (which I want), PS 2026, V: 27.5.0.13 (WHICH I WANT) & CREATIVE CLOUD V: 6.9.0.6181 (WHICH I THINK IS IN MY PHOTOGRAPHY PLAN) I'M WONDERING IF HAVING ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS MY PROBLEM. SOME PROBLEMS WERE IMMEDIATE:FOR A WHILE THE LIBRARY MODULE FROZE-"NOT RESPONDING" ALMOST CONSTANTLY. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED WITH NEW V: 15.2.1THE DEVELOP MODULE NEVER HAD ALL THE TOOLS IN THE PANEL & I'VE TRIED FIXING THAT. EXAMPLE: THE HUE/SATURATION/LUMINENCE PANEL WILL NOT STAY IN THE PANEL. WHEN I TRY TO USE THE SPOT REMOVAL TOOL, Lr CLOSES ABRUPTLY & HAPPENS VERY MUCH WITH OTHER TOOLS. WHEN I EXPORT TO PS, THE IMAGE IS MEDIUM SIZE. WHEN I ZOOM IN, THE IMAGE BECOMES "STRETCHED"  INFO OF COMPUTER: Dell Inspiron 16 Plus: 2024-PROCESSOR: 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13620H (2.4 GHz)-Windows 11 Home - Version 25H2-OS BUILD: 26200.8117-SYSTEM TYPE: 64

I have lost the connection between my pictures in Flickr and my public service in lightroom classic. Im using JF Flickr (Jeffrey).  Its 0 pictures there, I have around 1500 on Flickr.  I have tried to reaturized them, remove JF application in Flickr and in Lightroom, noting seems to help.  Flickr suport coundent help and Jeffrey is not aswering. Someone here who could help or have any ide what to do? I have used his service for many yaers, and from time to time I have to reinstal his “program”

Upon rotating an image 90º (clockwise), it becomes completely distorted, albeit only in Develop mode, in Library (and, most fortunately,  when exporting) it’s OK.distorted in develop module (OK in filmstrip and library mode)Rotating back (counterclockwise) doesn’t restore normal proportions. It’s as if the “canvas”would rotate, but the image would not, and instead be stretched to fill the new canvas.Weird…. LRC 15.2.1 Release, up to date on 04/15/2026

Kann LR Classic seit dem Update vor einer Woche nicht mehr starten. Erhalte die Meldung, dass der Katalog beschädigt ist und die Reparatur scheitert.Nutze Windows 10 und habe kein Katalog Backup.Neuinstallation nützt auch nichts.Wer kann mir, auch gegen Bezahlung, helfen ?Wolfgang Endl, Salzburg- Grödig

I am running Lightroom on Mac Studio M1 with Tahoe 26.3.1.I have the latest LR 15.2.1 I store my raw files on Synology NAS which is updated to the latest version I have my catalog on a T7 SSD Crash Report-------------------------------------Translated Report (Full Report Below)-------------------------------------Process:             Adobe Lightroom Classic [87667]Path:                /Applications/Adobe Lightroom Classic/Adobe Lightroom Classic.app/Contents/MacOS/Adobe Lightroom ClassicIdentifier:          com.adobe.LightroomClassicCC7Version:             15.2.1 (15.2.1)Code Type:           ARM-64 (Native)Role:                ForegroundParent Process:      launchd [1]Coalition:           com.adobe.LightroomClassicCC7 [1761]User ID:             501Date/Time:           2026-04-16 09:21:25.1838 +0100Launch Time:         2026-04-16 09:12:29.0638 +0100Hardware Model:      Mac13,2OS Version:          macOS 26.3.1 (25D2128)Release Type:        UserCrash Reporter Key:  7CC8EF77-FBBF-E858-1AA7

In Lightroom Classic grid mode, the top toolbar now covers part of the grid. In full-screen mode I can't even see the file names. Is this something I can fix here?

I’m laboriously working on ridding my computer of duplicate images. I wonder if anyone has developed a technique les tedious than what I’m doing. I know LR doesn’t find duplicates so this is what I’m doing now:Run a duplicate file finder program that lists the duplicatesCheck LR (version 4.4) to see if they are in it.If  both are, I mark one as rejected and proceed to the next in the listIf only one is, I use Windows Explorer to confirm the non LR image is indeed on my computer and delete it in Explorer, sometimes moving the LR image to the folder of my choiceIf neither is there, I import one to LR, and delete the other in Explorer.Filter LR images for the rejected attribute and delete all these from the disk Am I making this harder than it should be?  How are you all dealing  with eliminating duplicates? Thanks, hal

Since LrC 15 I get this popup: Smart previews have been the single thing that kept Lightroom Classic moving decently for me, even when my Macbook was brand new, even when I made super powerful workstations before that. Lightroom Classic has always been slow loading original images, no matter what I did, except for enabling the use of smart previews.Now the app says I should disable the only thing making usable for someone editing thousands of pics at a time. Now I have to go through several steps when I need one of the new models (because working with smart previews does indeed lower the output quality), then go through several steps again to enable the use of smart previews, when the only logical thing to do was probably a single line of code saying “if CurrentPic.source == SmartPreview {CurrentPic.source == Original} when using one of the features needing originals.Please fix this simple yet horrendous user experience bug asap.

I have been using LR for many years and have had no problem with dragging images in the film strip to reorder them. Recently, this has become very erratic. Sometimes it works okay other times, even though the cursor shows I have picked up the image, when I drop it it either just returns to the original place, drops somewhere random or even sometimes another image will randomly change place.I have tried shutting down and restarting both my laptop and LR but the problem persists. I have the order set to, ‘custom’. I have also collapsed and reopened the filmstrip. The problem also occurs in the library module using grid view.What once took my 5 minutes is now taking hours, it’s very frustrating. Any help would be great.Dave

In moving to a new MacBook Air I lost a year’s worth of photos even though backed up with both Backblaze and an external drive.  That is history.  How can I create photos from my smart previews on this new computer.  It tells me the MacBook Air won’t do it.   All I can come up with is taking a screenshot..  Thanks for any help.

Hello,I am currently using the Content Credentials feature when exporting photos from Lightroom, and I am encountering a couple of issues.1. Creator name not consistently visibleWhen exporting a photo, I configure the Content Credentials so that my name is included. However:On https://verify.contentauthenticity.org/, my name does not appear On LinkedIn, the credentials also do not display my name But on https://contentauthenticity.adobe.com/inspect, my name does appear correctlyThis raises the question: why is the “producer”/creator information visible in Adobe’s Inspect tool but not on other verification platforms?2. Original image still visible despite settingsWhen exporting, I explicitly untick the option that allows the original image to be shown.However, both:https://verify.contentauthenticity.org/ https://contentauthenticity.adobe.com/inspectstill display the original image.This suggests that the export settings may not be applied correctly, or that there is an issue with how the

I had to reinstall lightroom classic on my old Mac. Adobe support used remote Desktop to install it for me. Version 13.0. Unfortunately all of my catalogs are 13.3 and not compatible with this older version.Any idea how to update this version? The latest versions from creative cloud are not compatible with this machine.Thanks

Every time i try and edit photos in develop mode it keeps saying some masking models are being downloaded. ive reinstalled the app on my laptop and it still says the same thing. i cant use any filters from classic.

Description of IssueWhen I send a photo from Lightroom Classic to Topaz Photo and return it to Lightroom, Lightroom Classic sometimes shows this warning:“Topaz Photo either failed to start or did not finish successfully. Exit code: 3221225477”However, the image is usually processed correctly and returned to Lightroom with the edits applied.The issue appears to be intermittent. It happens when Topaz Photo is using the GPU. If I set Topaz Photo’s AI Processor to CPU, the warning does not appear.I also observed that system RAM and GPU memory were well below full usage at the time of the warning, so this does not appear to be a simple out-of-memory condition.Lightroom Classic Version Number (Help > System Info…)Lightroom Classic 15.2.1 ReleaseCamera Raw 18.2.2OS Version NumberWindows 10 Pro 22H2OS Build 19045Camera Model (sometimes necessary)Not camera-specific.Tested with an existing image in Lightroom Classic during external editing to Topaz Photo.Step-by-step Reproduction Instruction

I have run LRC on my Windows 10 PC for ages without a problem. Suddenly it refuses to open. If I click on the App, the wheel spins breifly, disappears and LRC doesn't open. I have tried unistalling and reinstalling the LRC App but LRC still will not open. The App version is up to date (V 13.3)

Lightroom Classic won't open, writes that my catalog is corrupt, cannot be used until it is repaired, and then nothing happens. *updated title by Community Manager for more clarity.

Hi,I’ve been dealing with an issue that Lightroom uses too much memory when batch exporting photos, resulting in a memory usage of up to 60GB on a 48GB MacBook Pro.This causes a significant slowdown, and a very high system total I/O written count which wears down my SSD. The issue does not show up and Lightroom stays between 20-30GB of memory if I manually export every photo one by one. My question: Is there a way to stop Lightroom from trying to export multiple photos in the queue at the same time? It’s not even faster because the system is constantly waiting to get data in/out of swap, so I’d be significantly better off without parallel exports.Lightroom 15.2.1MacOS 15.7.3MacBook Pro M3 Max (16”), 48GB ram