Can I even get lightroom on the computer I own?

[freyaharrison]

Hello! I am using a 2008 iMac, with the yosemite Operating system I am wondering if it is possible to get Lightroom on this computer, as when I look at the system requirements it asks for a more updated one than I have now. I really want to get lightroom, but don't want to purchase it before I know if I can actually use it on my computer. I

[John T Smith]

If the requirements say you need a later operating system... you need a later operating system

[John Waller · Accepted solution]

I am using a 2008 iMac, with the yosemite Operating system I am wondering if it is possible to get Lightroom on this computer

No. Yosemite (10.10) is too old and will not run Lightroom CC or Lightroom Classic CC.

Both Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic CC require at least OS X 10.12 (Sierra).

Lightroom Classic CC system requirements

Lightroom CC system requirements​

Check on the Apple website if your operating system can be upgraded on your current hardware specs

macOS - How to Upgrade - Apple