Shooting in Raw and editing photos on older 2011 macbook pro

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April 2, 2021
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Hi guys,

A beginner question here. Well, 2 questions really. I have an old 2011 macbook pro to edit photos. I have taken a few photos and played around trying to edit them with the "apple photo" software, BUT it seems to be really slow to do any editing. I want to use Lightroom to edit as I think it is much better. My questions are can my old computer handle the software (it won't be slow) and do I need to download a specific version of lightroom?? If my macbook is too old, do I need to get a more current model? thanks.

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selondon

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Yep, I'm using the Cloud Based Lightroom and version 3.4 works okay and is still available through the Creative Cloud app under Other Versions.

Are you intending to use the Cloud Based or the local disc based Lightroom Classic?

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ashley5D1E18277700Author

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cool, yer I think I will subscribe to the cloud based lightroom. I have no idea if it's better, but I live remotely and live in France so everything is always a little bit harder for me.

cheers

selondon

Community Expert

The Cloud Based Lightroom requires pretty good internet connection though as all photos are synced to Adobe's Servers to be available on all your devices.

selondon

Community Expert

It's more than likely that the MBP won't upgrade past Mac OS 10.13 which the latest versions of Lightroom will not be compatible with. Although you can currently install the earlier version that is, but I doubt it will be available past the next new release.

(I have a 2011 MBP and this is the case with mine).

I would prepare to upgrade as it's best to future proof yourself. The trouble is obviously the cost.

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ashley5D1E18277700Author

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Thanks yes, the OS is 10.13.6 high sierra. Yes I know my MBP is getting old now, but it's still great for just normal office work and surfing the web. I recently bought a camera and want to do more editing and shoot in RAW. Is your MBP fast enough to edit and use lightroom?? I can not afford to get a newer version this year.

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