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Katya_T
Katya_T
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July 15, 2017
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I can't install Lightroom, because of my Mac OS 10.8.5

  • July 15, 2017
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Hello! I'd like to ask for an advice about installing Lightroom. I have an old Mac which is able to operate only on OS 10.8.5.  I can't upgrade to OS X 10.9 operating system. This is why I can't install Lightroom on my laptop, because I need to have an OS X 10.9 to do so. Is it possible to download a version of theLightroom software, which would work on my Mac OS 10.8.5? Many thanks in advance.

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Correct answer John Waller

You cannot download Lightroom 4 as a Cloud member. The earliest version available is Lightroom 5.7.1.

Lightroom 5.7.1 will run on OS X 10.8.5.

Older versions of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) system requirements

Is there a reason that you want version 4 in particular?

Katya_T  wrote

I don't see the same as at the print screen you've kindly provided.

What do you see instead? Do you mean you don't know how to Download Previous Versions as a Cloud member? or that your screen does not show the same options?

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Eldon296308357agi
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April 28, 2023

My iMac OS 10.13.6 won't install Lightroom 

kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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April 28, 2023

install the last version compatible with your os.  

 

specs - https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

 

1. you can install the latest and 1 version prior versions using the cc desktop app. you must have a subscription because previous versions are not available with trials. other versions are revealed after clicking file preferences>apps>tick show older apps (at panel bottom).

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follow the directions (esp, step 1)

save the install file. it may not remain online.

thank jim @ prodesigntools.com
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    Eldon296308357agi
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    April 28, 2023

    My IMAC 10.13.6

     

    John Waller
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    John WallerCommunity Expert
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    July 16, 2017

    One option would be to join the Photography Plan.

    Then Lightroom 5.7.1 is available via Previous Versions download.

    Don't know how well 5.7.1 would perform on your computer though.

    Katya_T
    Katya_TAuthor
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    July 16, 2017

    Hi John. Many thanks for your reply. I have this subscription. However, I can't find where I can download Lightroom 4. I don't see the same as at the print screen you've kindly provided. Is there a link I could follow to download this version? Many thanks !

    John Waller
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    John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 16, 2017

    You cannot download Lightroom 4 as a Cloud member. The earliest version available is Lightroom 5.7.1.

    Lightroom 5.7.1 will run on OS X 10.8.5.

    Older versions of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) system requirements

    Is there a reason that you want version 4 in particular?

    Katya_T  wrote

    I don't see the same as at the print screen you've kindly provided.

    What do you see instead? Do you mean you don't know how to Download Previous Versions as a Cloud member? or that your screen does not show the same options?

    John T Smith
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    John T SmithCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 15, 2017

    As far as I know, LR version 5 is no longer sold

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