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Juliansdad
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March 11, 2017
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Release of Lightroom 7?

  • March 11, 2017
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I gather from reading the posts of a few people, that Lightroom has evolved a lot since I purchased v.4.

So I know that if I buy a stand-alone edition, I'll get version 6.  But even version 6 is now a couple of years old this spring.

Do you have any idea when Adobe is releasing v.7?

    Correct answer JP Hess

    There has been no indication of when or if there will be a Lightroom 7. It would seem logical that if there is going to be such a release  it should be soon. But Adobe never makes such announcements in advance. And anyone who might know has been bound by nondisclosure agreements. So you'll just have to wait and see like everyone else. Not the answer you want, I know. But that's the way it is.

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    vang30301761
    Participant
    November 6, 2017

    I was trying to import a catalog into a new lightroom cc classic catalog and I got a message that I needed to try using lightroom 7 to make the conversion.  So there probably is a version 7 ready to go.

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    Simon G E Garrett
    Inspiring
    November 6, 2017

    The current release of Lightroom Classic CC is release 7.0.1.

    medphysiks
    medphysiks
    Known Participant
    October 18, 2017

    They announced today that the future of LR is cloud based and subscription only.  Looks like v6 is the last product I'll own from them.  Bye, Adobe.

    bitm07
    bitm07
    Inspiring
    October 2, 2017

    LR CC feature updates have been painfully slow.  If there is a perpetual version of the next realise of  LR, I'm planning to switch back to it for that reason.  90% of my post processing is done in LR anyway, and the finishing touches to my images can be just as easily applied using Photo Affinity as PS, at a considerably lower cost than i'm playing for 2.5 years of LR CC at £10 a month.

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    Simon G E Garrett
    Inspiring
    October 2, 2017

    Let's hope it's good when it comes! 

    It's nearly 2 and a half years since the last major release (albeit with some new features with dot releases) and over 5 and a half years since any upgrade to raw processing (with Process 2012).

    bitm07
    bitm07
    Inspiring
    October 2, 2017

    Adobe confirm that Lightroom 7 will be released this year tweet.

    https://photorumors.com/2017/09/30/this-is-the-deleted-tweet-where-adobe-confirmed-that-lightroom-7-will-be-announced-this-year/

    Abambo
    Community Expert
    AbamboCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 2, 2017

    I must have missed that tweet!

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
    bitm07
    bitm07
    Inspiring
    September 22, 2017

    Lightroom 7 is being beta tested ahead of a October 18th to 20th release,  if this rumor is to be believed.

    http://www.cameraegg.org/adobe-lightroom-7-to-be-announced-in-october/

    Fingers crossed it's definitely long overdue.

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    MisterManders
    Participating Frequently
    September 9, 2017

    I have been told they are working on a new version from support a couple of time. They can't say what / when but they told me when I asked "can you tell me when the new Lightroom releases?" "No, but they are almost done working on it".. Not a clue what to take out of this, but it's something ;D

    Abambo
    Community Expert
    AbamboCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 9, 2017

    You'll need then to wait for Adobe to make an announcement and see what the package is.

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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    Simon G E Garrett
    Inspiring
    August 16, 2017

    Lightroom development seems to have slowed down over the years.  I suspect that's not where Adobe is putting its development effort, and with many users (including me) now on CC, there's less motivation for them to develop it. 

    Below is a list of past LR major releases.  It's now 28 months since LR6 - the longest ever gap.  In addition there have been no improvements in basic raw processing since "Process 2012" with LR4, more than 5 years ago. 

    I'd like to think there's something wonderful waiting in the wings, but I'm not holding my breath.

         

    VersionDateApprox interval from previous release (months)New featuresSignificant global improvements in raw processing?
    129/01/2007
    229/07/200818Localised edits, 64-bit, better organisational tools, multiple monitors, better printing, "camera" profiles, DNG profiles.Yes
    308/06/201022Much improved noise reduction and sharpening, publish services, improved luma noise reduction, point curve, lens correction and perspective control, basic video editing.Yes
    405/03/201221"Process 2012" with much better shadow/highlight control, book creation, location-based organisation, improved local editing, extended video support, soft-proofing.Yes
    509/06/201315Gradient and ellipse tools, advanced healing/cloning brush, smart previews, auto perspective control.No
    621/04/201522HDR and panorama merge, performance improvement, facial recognition, filter brush. Dot-releases include guided upgright, boundary warp on panoramas, dehaze.No
    Now16/08/201728
      Abambo
      Community Expert
      AbamboCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 4, 2017

      Those on LrCC have recieved additional features, like the dehaze for example. That's what Adobe said: it's now evolution in snall steps instead of a big new release every 2 to 3 years. I'm sure, that currently there is a lot of background activity going on with Adobe. Why would you maintain a subscription if nothing would evolve?

      And do not forget: in between, there was a major upgrade of Photoshop (from 2015 to 2017). It would be logical if Adobe teams would be striving to progress now those tools, that haven't got a major upgrade (ie all those who are still at the 2015 or even CC level).

      As an additional thought: I would think, that it is much more complicated to advance an existing, more mature software, then a new one, where you have still plenty of missing features.

      ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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      buttb70973188
      Participant
      July 19, 2017

      I have faith that there won't be a LR 7. They've altered to Creative Cloud, requiring a regular monthly subscription.

      Then why, please let me know, are they going to release Lightroom 6? Adobe Lightroom 6.10

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      humu2nuku2
      Participant
      March 11, 2017

      I believe that there will not be a LR 7. They have changed to Creative Cloud, requiring a monthly subscription.

      JP Hess
      JP Hess
      Inspiring
      March 11, 2017

      There has been no indication that there will not be a Lightroom 7. Adobe has not changed to the creative cloud. Both standalone Lightroom 6 and Lightroom CC are currently receiving updates. It's true, however, that Lightroom CC receives feature updates that are not included in Lightroom 6.

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        Tanja2014
        Inspiring
        March 11, 2017

        It's difficult to predict what might happen with Lightroom in the future. Personally, I feel that Lightroom will be around for years to come. But it might take on a different role. I don't know how many have seen the videos that were released from the big Adobe convention. There is a new project that I believe is code named Nimbus. The idea behind it is that regardless of whether you are using a computer or tablet or phone they interface will be identical. And if I understood correctly, images would be stored in the cloud. So it would seem there changes are in the wind, but I don't know how those changes  will affect Lightroom. Here's a link to an introductory video  if you're interested.

        https://www.lightroomqueen.com/future-cloud-based-photo-editor-nimbus/


        JimHess  schrieb

        It's difficult to predict what might happen with Lightroom in the future. Personally, I feel that Lightroom will be around for years to come. But it might take on a different role. I don't know how many have seen the videos that were released from the big Adobe convention. There is a new project that I believe is code named Nimbus. The idea behind it is that regardless of whether you are using a computer or tablet or phone they interface will be identical. And if I understood correctly, images would be stored in the cloud. So it would seem there changes are in the wind, but I don't know how those changes  will affect Lightroom. Here's a link to an introductory video  if you're interested.

        https://www.lightroomqueen.com/future-cloud-based-photo-editor-nimbus/

        to be honest who would be stupid enough to have all his images in the cloud?

        maybe the facebook junkies and such. but no professional in his right mind would rely on a cloud service for editing.

        no person (at least no professional person) with an IQ higher than a banana would put all his images in the cloud.

        adobe joins the club of the data miners, like google FB and co.

        but they sure wont get my data. this stuff has to stop. but most people are to ignorant to see the dangers.

        but there are always alternatives. and currently some alternatives are way better that the outdated lightroom we have right now.

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