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January 16, 2017
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light room 5.7.1

  • January 16, 2017
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I am interested in obtaining LR 5.7.1.  There are many listings on Ebay to purchase this older version.  But, on checking on the web, there are a number of sites listing this as a "free" download.  Being skeptical I checked the official Adobe site, where this version is listed as a download, but with no mention of price and/or license fee, etc.  I called someone in their customer service and was switched to another - neither of them even understood my question; is 5.7.1 a free download???  If not what are the charges and is it better to buy it on Ebay?  Also, tried their chat site which, after a half hour suggested this forum.  Simple question but the company doesn't even know their own product pricing, etc.

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    Correct answer John Waller
    1. No, 5.7.1 is not a free download.
    2. Adobe no longer sells version 5.7.1 which is probably why you've never got a reply from Adobe. Adobe only sells the current version 6 (US$149 non-Cloud) or the Cloud version (US$9.99/month).
    3. Beware of buying on eBay due to scammers selling pirated software there.

    Is there a reason you specifically want to buy 5.7.1 which is outdated?

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    Just Shoot Me
    Just Shoot Me
    Legend
    January 17, 2017

    LR 5.7.1 is free to download and install if you already own LR 5. It is a Free update to the LR 5 program, LR 5.0 or any of the other Point Release updates to LR 5.

    But it is Not Free if you don't already own LR 5.

    JP Hess
    JP Hess
    Inspiring
    January 16, 2017

    Why do you want to purchase Lightroom 5.7.1? It is no longer being updated in any way. That means there will be no additional support for new cameras, and there will be no updates to provide new features or bug fixes. In a sense, it is obsolete software.

    John Waller
    Community Expert
    John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 16, 2017
    1. No, 5.7.1 is not a free download.
    2. Adobe no longer sells version 5.7.1 which is probably why you've never got a reply from Adobe. Adobe only sells the current version 6 (US$149 non-Cloud) or the Cloud version (US$9.99/month).
    3. Beware of buying on eBay due to scammers selling pirated software there.

    Is there a reason you specifically want to buy 5.7.1 which is outdated?

    dj_paige
    dj_paige
    Legend
    January 16, 2017

    Well, you could actually download 5.7.1 without paying anything, but after the free trial period is over, you'd have to pay to continue to use it (probably purchase a license from Amazon or B&H if they still sell LR 5).

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