Lightroom 4.4 and Lightroom Classic on same computer?

[eje47428169]

Hi,

I am currently (still) using LR4.4, but would like to try LR Classic perhaps for a few months to see whether or not it is worth a montly conscription fee.

My question is: does downloading/installing Lightroom Classic delete/overwrite my LR4.4 install? Or can I go back to LR4.4 if I choose not to continue with LR Classic.  (I know that catalogues from Classic cannot be opened by LR4.4) - so this question is about the app/software, not about image/catalogue compatibility.

Thanks in advance

Erik Jan

[dj_paige · Accepted solution]

does downloading/installing Lightroom Classic delete/overwrite my LR4.4 install?

No

can I go back to LR4.4 if I choose not to continue with LR Classic

Yes

[AxelMatt]

@eje47428169 In addition to @dj_paige's  post there's one point you should be aware of.

If you work with the recent LR classic for some time and you like to go back to LR 4 all imported images and editing you've made in LR Classic are not available in LR4. The catalog from LR Classic can't be downgraded for usage in LR 4.

[eje47428169]

Thanks for your replies. I will give Classic a try.

I know LRC catalogues can not be downgraded to LR4, but i figured that if I make exports of the scanned photo's in various stages of the workflow, I can always pick up from there in LR4 (should I want to go back to LR4).