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Jul 31, 2025 3:38 AM UTC
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Lightroom on Desktop not syncing with iPad or iPhone Lightroom app

I have installed Lightroom (NOT LR Classic) on my computer.  I am organizing my photos and created smart albums in Lightroom.

 

On my iPad, the smart albums are not appearing.  I tried clearing cache as well.

 

There is not stuck or paused sync status on either devices. Photos are saved in the Cloud.  All photos exist, but the organizational folders and albums are not syncing at all.  

 

I am new to Lightroom non-classic. Thanks for your help.

Sameer K
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Community Manager
Jul 31, 2025 10:35 AM UTC

Hey, @aecevedo. Welcome to the Lightroom Community. I'll clarify this for you. 

 

Currently, Smart Albums are available only on Lightroom Desktop. You can add your vote here to allow syncing of Smart Albums across Lightroom Mobile & Web: https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-ecosystem-cloud-based-ideas/p-please-add-smart-albums/idi-p/12240055

 

I hope this helps. Thanks! 

Sameer K

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Sameer K
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Community Manager
Jul 31, 2025 10:35 AM UTC

Hey, @aecevedo. Welcome to the Lightroom Community. I'll clarify this for you. 

 

Currently, Smart Albums are available only on Lightroom Desktop. You can add your vote here to allow syncing of Smart Albums across Lightroom Mobile & Web: https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-ecosystem-cloud-based-ideas/p-please-add-smart-albums/idi-p/12240055

 

I hope this helps. Thanks! 

Sameer K

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aecevedoAuthor
Participant
Jul 31, 2025 2:05 PM UTC

When going to the URL you provided, I just get "Invalid parameters" error.  I would like to vote for the feature.

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Sameer K
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Jul 31, 2025 3:07 PM UTC

Thanks for the update. I've updated the thread link. Please vote away! 

Sameer K

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