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Louis kk Lam
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November 5, 2017
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Query on Adobe Camera Raw

  • November 5, 2017
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Hi all,

Can I install Adobe Camera Raw only to edit my RAW files ? That means I do not have Photoshop CS6 but I cannot locate the ACR in my Mac 10.7 after I have installed the file from the following link https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-in-installer.html

Louis

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    Per Berntsen
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    Per BerntsenCommunity Expert
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    November 5, 2017

    Editing in the Camera Raw plugin writes the edits to a text file - the raw file is never changed.

    When you click Open Image, the edits will be applied to a new (rendered) file, which will open in Photoshop. (or Photoshop Elements)

    So the plugin needs Photoshop (or Elements) to work.

    Lightroom doesn't use the plugin, but has Camera Raw built in.

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    Louis kk LamAuthor
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    November 6, 2017

    My hard disk has corrupted and is fixed. But I don't want to subscribe the monthly plan for PS6 again since I want to purchase a new MacBook Pro. In the meantime, I think I can download the free ACR and retouch on my RAW files. Can I use ACR separately or other applications you guy can recommend ?

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 6, 2017

    Just so you know, Photoshop Creative Suite 6 is no longer sold or supported.  That ship sailed in January, 2017 when Adobe discontinued Creative Suite products.  

    Going forward you have 2 options:

    1) Subscribe to the Creative Cloud Photography Plan of choice (PS + LR + ACR + Bridge, etc...) 

    Creative Cloud pricing and membership plans | Adobe Creative Cloud

    2) Purchase Photoshop Elements 2018.

    Easy Photo Editing & Collage Maker | Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 5, 2017

    https://forums.adobe.com/people/Louis+kk+Lam  wrote

    I do not have Photoshop CS6...

    Which photo editing software do you have?

    Applications that support Adobe Camera Raw plugin include Photoshop, Lightroom & Photoshop Elements.

    Adobe Camera Raw

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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