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February 5, 2024
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P: Information regarding Lightroom 6.x (Pre-LrClassic)

  • February 5, 2024
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This thread is for all posts concerning Lightroom 6.x, whose last update, 6.14, was released in December 2017.

Status of software version

This includes questions regarding:

 

  • Downloading
  • Installing
  • Activation
  • Updating
  • General Operation

 

Any new threads created regarding these topics will be collected and merged into this thread.

 

Correct answer dj_paige

There is no longer any on-line activation for Lr 6. To do the move, you will need to follow these instructions https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-move-lightroom-to-new-computer/ and then to install Lr 6 you will need to use the offline activation method https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/lightroom-6-on-a-new-pc/m-p/14638713#M580921

Download at https://web.archive.org/web/20231127160507mp_/https://prdl-download.adobe.com/Lightroom/60BA1251F1BC48B8B82B1B63AE8E620E/1552643270580/Lightroom_6_LS11.exe 

63 replies

Participant
October 16, 2025

 

Bonjour tout le monde, 

J'ai acheté légalement Lightroom 6 avec une licence perpétuelle. Je souhaite ré-installer sur mon nouveau PC macbook air 2015, version mac os Monterey 12.7.6, mais :

- Le programme d'installation officiel affiche le message : « This installer is no longer available »

-

Mon numéro de série me dit qu'il existe déjà (je ne peux pas désactiver l'ancienne installation).

Pouvez-vous :

  • Me fournir un installateur officiel compatible avec mon système actuel,

  • Comment réinitialiser mes activations afin que je puisse ré-installer et ré-activer Lightroom sur mon PC ?

upeters
Participating Frequently
October 8, 2025

I was a user of Lightroom Classic, but I dropped my subscription. Now I want to go back to LR 6.0/6.14 after upgrading my SSD and reinstalling everything but I am having issues.

I have still the original CD of Lightroom 5.0 and managed to install it apparently without problems.

But when I run the installer for Lightroom 6.0, it asks for the disk, which I do not have. I purchased the upgrade from 5.0 to 6.0 directly at Adobe and have a digital download only, properly registered in my account.

For some reason, the installer I have does insists in asking for the 6.0 disk, which it did not in the past. I could create a ISO file or even burn a CD with the files, but I do not know the correct file structure (sub folders?) or label it may have used. 

Has somebody the ISO and could share a screenshot or knows a workaround?

Thank you.

 

 

upeters
Participating Frequently
October 8, 2025

Thank you. I downloaded the 6.14 installer from the archive and was able to complete the install without being asked for the CD. From there on, everything worked as expected... after signing in, the software appears to be working. Again, thanks for the hint.

Participant
October 5, 2025

 

Leider habe ich ein Problem mit meinem Lightroom 6 in der Kauflizenz - keine Cloudlizenz.

 

  • Keine Deaktivierung im Adobe-Konto möglich.

  • Chat-Bot blockiert den Weg zum Agenten.

  • Offline-Aktivierung fehlgeschlagen.

  • Seriennummer liegt natürlich vor.
  • Login zur Aktivierung bringt keinen Unterschied.
  • Ich bitte um ein Zurücksetzen der Aktivierungszähler durch einen Moderator oder Mitarbeiter.

 

 

#Lightroom 6 #Aktivierungslimit #Aktivierung zurücksetzen

 

Rob_Cullen
Community Expert
Community Expert
October 6, 2025

Have you read the correct answers by @dj_paige given at the top of this forum thread?

Unable to deactivate in Adobe account.

Activation / Deactivation servers at Adobe are closed and not available for anyone (staff included)..

Chatbot blocks the way to the agent.

Support for Lr6 finished long ago. Chat with support cannot be of help.

Offline activation failed.

Try again. The only method that was known to work is mentioned in the correct answers.

Serial number is of course available.

And you would need a SNs for Lr5 Lr4 etc, if Lr6 was an upgrade.

Login for activation makes no difference.

Activation is not possible online.

I ask for a reset of the activation counters by a moderator or employee.

Employees and forum participants cannot be of help.

 

It is a sorry state for users trying to re-install legacy Lr6, but, If the 'offline' method does not work for you then you will need to investigate other software options, or subscribe to the 'Lightroom Plan' for current version (14.5.1) of Lightroom-Classic.

 

 

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
Participant
October 1, 2025
Dear Adobe Team,
On November 6th 2012, as forwarded, I purchased Lightroom 4 and used it happily. Since then, I paid for the upgrades to Literoom 5 and recently signed up for Lightroom Classic. My wife is the photographer and she has the Classic standard package and it is loaded on her Desktop and her portable NUC computer. I wanted to load the older version on my notebook, but when I registered the password below, it replied that this is not a valid registration number. 
How can I use this paid package?
My wifes registered Classic is on her email, <email redacted>. You will see that the payments are to my credit card, Daniel Price
Regards
Daniel Price.
 
Participant
September 29, 2025

Dear Adobe Support,

 

I am writing to formally request the restoration of access to my legally purchased perpetual license for Adobe Lightroom 6.

 

When I purchased Lightroom 6 in 2018, it was clearly advertised and sold as a perpetual license. This means I obtained the right to use the software indefinitely in the version I paid for. I understand and fully accept that perpetual licenses do not entitle me to free upgrades or ongoing support. However, I do retain the legal and contractual right to continue using the version I purchased, as long as my hardware and operating system support it.

 

Unfortunately, I am now prevented from using Lightroom 6 due to Adobe Creative Cloud and Application Manager actively blocking or disabling the product. This goes far beyond the simple discontinuation of support. The issue is not about receiving updates or assistance – it is about being cut off from a product that I paid for in full and that I have every right to use.

 

To address possible arguments:

 

  • End of Support: I do not require customer support or new features. I am requesting access to the software version I lawfully purchased.
  • Compatibility: I am fully aware that newer operating systems may not be compatible, and I take full responsibility for running Lightroom 6 on my own system. Compatibility is not the issue here.
  • Activation Servers: While Adobe may choose to retire old infrastructure, it has the responsibility to provide a working offline activation method (or equivalent) for perpetual licenses. Blocking activation entirely is equivalent to revoking a license that was sold as permanent.
  • Transition to Subscription: While Adobe has the right to offer subscription models for new products, it cannot unilaterally invalidate existing perpetual licenses as a means of forcing customers into Creative Cloud. This constitutes a restriction of rights and a breach of consumer trust.

 

 

I therefore request that Adobe:

 

  1. Restore my ability to use Lightroom 6 with my valid serial number, either by re-enabling activation or by providing an offline activation solution.
  2. Confirm that I may continue to use my perpetual license without interference from Adobe Creative Cloud.

 

 

I purchased Lightroom 6 in good faith, with the understanding that “perpetual” means lifetime usage of the licensed version. Restricting or disabling access is not only unfair, but it also undermines confidence in Adobe’s licensing practices.

 

I kindly ask for a prompt and constructive resolution.

 

Sincerely

dj_paige
Legend
September 29, 2025

@pawełr20996502 

Please scroll backwards through this thread, there are many links to posts that describe how to install Lr 6 as of September 2025.

Participant
September 29, 2025

That's the role of developers to provide solutions for me in that situation. Not mine, nether your to digging forum in searching for alternatives. 

Participant
September 24, 2025

Help. How do I restore my Lightroom app? I had Lightroom before it transitioned to a subscription model, and I would like to renew it now. When I click on the LR icon, this is what I get. I am on a new Mac mini

Rob_Cullen
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 24, 2025

A new Mac Mini will come with a recent operating system that is 64bit.

Your legacy Lightroom will not operate in a 64bit system as obsolete Lightroom relies on some 32bit components to install and operate.

Time for a subscription to a compatible version. See the "Lightroom Plan 1TB' at-

https://www.adobe.com/au/creativecloud/photography.html

 

 

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
Known Participant
September 14, 2025

I lost Lightroom 6 on my desktop when my system crashed and repairs were made. No way now to re install but I have found the Lightroom 6 on my laptop , so can I transfer the files across to the desktop and have it working.

Hotrodder19

dj_paige
Legend
September 14, 2025

No, you cannot transfer software from one computer to another. You can reinstall Lr 6, the instructions are here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/p-information-regarding-lightroom-6-x-pre-lrclassic/m-p/15300904#M403241

 

Known Participant
September 12, 2025

During a period of illness and PC crash somehow I lost Lightroom 6 when repairs were done. I have the serial number which I got from the Adobe register. I have communicated with Adobe re this but they simply tell me all sorts of stuff that doesnt help me. The download link is now not available. I am a pensioner and so the newer subscription software is out of the question. Since hearing from Adobe I have found Lightroom 6 still exists on my laptop ( not used for some time), is there a way to get this across to my newly repaired desktop and have it running .. Help please.

 

Kind Regards Russell Hodder

Participant
September 8, 2025

HI! My Windows PC has developed a fault and so I replaced it today. My first job is to reinstall LR6 but the information here indicates the installer is no longer available.

Is there a workaround for this?

 

thanks for you help.

Paul M

Participant
August 20, 2025

Hallo ... Ich habe ein alte Lizenz für Lightroom 6.0: Habe nun einen neuen Compi und wollte Lightroom 6.0 neu installieren.Die Download Seite für ältere Produkte teilt mir jetzt mit, dass ich meine  Version nicht mehr downloaden kann.
Der Lizenz-Schlüssel stimmt aber.
Kann doch nicht sein, dass ich (obwohl eine lebenslange Lizenz vorhanden ist) das Produkt nicht mehr neu installieren kann.
Was mache ich denn nun mit meinen ganzen Lightroom Librarys? Habe über 20'000 Fotos in denen...
Danke für eure Antworten...

Schmidtze
Participating Frequently
August 20, 2025

Eine lebenslange Lizenz für die Nutzung entbindet Dich doch aber nicht der vielleicht nötigen Pflicht, das was Du mal installiert hast, selbst zu sichern. Also, neu installieren könntest Du, wenn Du eine Sicherung hättest. Zugegebenermaßen würde sich Adobe keinen Zacken aus der Krone brechen, wenn sie diese Software leicht findbar weiterhin zum Downlaod vorhalten würden. Irgendwo sind hier aber Links, wor Du die 6er-Version runterladen kannst...