{"id":10949,"date":"2021-03-18T18:28:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T17:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=10949"},"modified":"2023-02-08T13:22:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T12:22:11","slug":"adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Adobe Lightroom CC &#038; Lightroom Classic System Requirements and Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843fa5d3ad8\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843fa5d3ad8\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843fa5d3ad8\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#The_Difference_Between_Lightroom_CC_and_Lightroom_Classic\" title=\"The Difference Between Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic\">The Difference Between Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#Official_Lightroom_CC_System_Requirements\" title=\"Official Lightroom CC System Requirements\">Official Lightroom CC System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#Lightroom_CC_System_Requirements_-_Windows_System_Requirements\" title=\"Lightroom CC System Requirements - 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Windows System Requirements\">Official Lightroom Classic System Requirements - Windows System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#Official_Lightroom_Classic_System_Requirements_-_macOS_System_Requirements\" title=\"Official Lightroom Classic System Requirements - macOS System Requirements\">Official Lightroom Classic System Requirements - macOS System Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#Our_Take_On_the_Official_Lightroom_Classic_and_Lightroom_CC_System_Requirements\" title=\"Our Take On the Official Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC System Requirements\">Our Take On the Official Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#Laptop_Recommendations_for_Lightroom\" title=\"Laptop Recommendations for Lightroom\">Laptop Recommendations for Lightroom<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#Our_PC_Build_Recommendation_For_Lightroom\" title=\"Our PC Build Recommendation For Lightroom\">Our PC Build Recommendation For Lightroom<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#Best_Budget_Computer_for_Adobe_Lightroom_700_Build\" title=\"Best Budget Computer for Adobe Lightroom, ~700$ Build\">Best Budget Computer for Adobe Lightroom, ~700$ Build<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#Best_Computer_for_Adobe_Lightroom_AMD_oriented_12-Core_1900_Build\" title=\"Best Computer for Adobe Lightroom, AMD oriented 12-Core, ~1900$ Build\">Best Computer for Adobe Lightroom, AMD oriented 12-Core, ~1900$ Build<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#Check_Your_Specs_To_See_If_Your_Computer_Can_Run_Lightroom\" title=\"Check Your Specs To See If Your Computer Can Run Lightroom\">Check Your Specs To See If Your Computer Can Run Lightroom<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_Lightroom_Faster\" title=\"How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Lightroom Faster\">How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Lightroom Faster<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#PC_Builder\" title=\"PC Builder\">PC Builder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/#Conclusion_Adobe_Lightroom_CC_Lightroom_Classic_System_Requirements\" title=\"Conclusion: Adobe Lightroom CC &amp; Lightroom Classic System Requirements\">Conclusion: Adobe Lightroom CC &amp; Lightroom Classic System Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Post-processing and image management tools are crucial assets for any kind of photographer.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an amateur in the field or a professional with years of experience, you\u2019ve certainly heard of Adobe\u2019s Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic tools that are meant to make your work easier.<\/p>\n<p>When your paycheck depends on capturing the best photographs for your clients, a smooth post-processing pipeline with efficient tools is not a luxury - <strong>it's a necessity<\/strong>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Lightroom CC is a powerful mobile editor that puts an entirely new meaning to photography <strong>on the go<\/strong>. Lightroom Classic, on the other hand, caters to photographers who prefer working on powerful stationary desktop PC\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>These two photo-editing tools are meant to be among the \u201clightweights\u201d in Adobe\u2019s Software palette, so let\u2019s see what it takes to run Adobe Lightroom CC vs Lightroom Classic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Difference_Between_Lightroom_CC_and_Lightroom_Classic\"><\/span>The Difference Between Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lightroom CC is a multi-platform photo-processing program. You can run this on your phone, tablet, iPad, and computer\u2014relying entirely on cloud storage and syncing.<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom Classic came before Lightroom CC and is meant to be used on computers only. Additionally, this program version doesn\u2019t connect to the Adobe cloud and can therefore be used offline.<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom CC is a lighter version of Classic, but is just as powerful\u2014beginners may not notice the difference between the two at first glance.<\/p>\n<p>If you get confused with the names, Lightroom CC and Lightroom are used synonymously, whereas Lightroom Classic is generally written out as <em>Lightroom Classic<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightroomqueen.com\/lightroom-cc-vs-classic-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Lightroom Queen<\/strong><\/a> if you want to know the in-depth details between both.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Lightroom_CC_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Official Lightroom CC System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The specs below are taken directly from Adobe\u2019s official post for <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/lightroom-cc\/system-requirements.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lightroom CC\u2019s system requirements.<\/strong><\/a> On Adobe\u2019s website, you\u2019ll find a detailed list of all the other supported areas, like languages and GPUs.<\/p>\n<p>Since Lightroom CC is cross-platform and runs on other devices, Adobe has a <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/mobile-apps\/help\/lightroom-mobile-faq.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>separate list for those system requirements<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<style>.dataTables_wrapper {font-size: 16px!important;}<\/style>\n<p>Here are the December 2020 release (versions 4.1 and later) system requirements for Lightroom CC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lightroom_CC_System_Requirements_-_Windows_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Lightroom CC System Requirements - Windows System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-94\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-94 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Components<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Recommended Requirements<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Processor<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Intel\u00ae, AMD, or ARM processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Operating System<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1903 or later<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RAM<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">8 GB<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16 GB or more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hard disk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">~2 GB of available space<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">~3 GB of available space (SSD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Monitor resolution<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1024 x 768 display<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1920 x 1080 display or greater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GPU<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">GPU with DirectX 12 support<br>\n<br>\n2 GB of GPU memory<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GPU with DirectX 12 support<br>\n<br>\n4 GB of GPU memory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-94 from cache -->\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lightroom_CC_System_Requirements_-_macOS_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Lightroom CC System Requirements - macOS System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-95\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-95 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Components<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Recommended Requirements<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Processor<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Intel processor with 64-bit support or M1 Apple Silicon processor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Operating System<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">macOS Big Sur (version 11)<br>\n<br>\nmacOS Catalina (version 10.15)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RAM<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">8 GB<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16 GB or more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hard disk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">~2 GB of available space<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">~3 GB of available space (SSD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Monitor resolution<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1024 x 768 display<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1920 x 1080 display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GPU<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">GPU with Metal support<br>\n<br>\n2 GB of GPU memory<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GPU with Metal support<br>\n<br>\n4 GB of GPU memory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-95 from cache -->\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Lightroom_Classic_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Official Lightroom Classic System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lightroom Classic is a computer-exclusive program and generally needs more performance than Lightroom CC. Lightroom Classic has more features and is more powerful than the two. The system specs below are taken directly from Adobe\u2019s official website for <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/lightroom-classic\/system-requirements.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lightroom Classic\u2019s system requirements.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are the October 2020 release (versions 10.0 and later) specs for Lightroom Classic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Lightroom_Classic_System_Requirements_-_Windows_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Official Lightroom Classic System Requirements - Windows System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-96\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-96 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Components<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Recommended Requirements<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Processor<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Intel\u00ae or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Operating System<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1903 or later<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RAM<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">8 GB<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16 GB or more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hard disk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">~2 GB of available space<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">~3 GB of available space (SSD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Monitor resolution<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1024 x 768 display<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1920 x 1080 display or greater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GPU<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">GPU with DirectX 12 support<br>\n<br>\n2 GB of GPU memory<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GPU with DirectX 12 support<br>\n<br>\n4 GB of GPU memory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-96 from cache -->\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Lightroom_Classic_System_Requirements_-_macOS_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Official Lightroom Classic System Requirements - macOS System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-97\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-97 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Components<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Recommended Requirements<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Processor<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Intel processor with 64-bit support or M1 Apple Silicon processor<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Operating System<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">macOS Big Sur (version 11)<br>\n<br>\nmacOS Catalina (version 10.15)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RAM<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">8 GB<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16 GB or more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hard disk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">~2 GB of available space<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">~3 GB of available space (SSD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Monitor resolution<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1024 x 768 display<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1920 x 1080 display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GPU<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">GPU with Metal support<br>\n<br>\n2 GB of GPU memory<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GPU with Metal support<br>\n<br>\n4 GB of GPU memory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-97 from cache -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Take_On_the_Official_Lightroom_Classic_and_Lightroom_CC_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Our Take On the Official Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-photoshop-system-requirements\/\"><strong>Photoshop<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/illustrator-system-requirements\/\"><strong>Illustrator<\/strong><\/a>, the official Lightroom system requirements are too low for anything more than editing a couple of low-res images in a timely manner.<\/p>\n<p>Professionals who edit hundreds of RAW Images and scan through entire catalogs of images will need a much <strong>more powerful system <\/strong>to use Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC comfortably.<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic\u2019s performance demands are heavily affected by the <strong>resolution and number <\/strong>of your photos, Lightroom <strong>caches<\/strong>, number of adjustments \/presets applied, <strong>type of images <\/strong>(e.g. RAW), and <strong>Lightroom Preview Resolution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As you work with more images, higher-resolution photos and different presets\u2014or a combination of the three\u2014you\u2019ll quickly notice that a PC that barely satisfies Adobe\u2019s Official system requirements <em>will lag and even crash Lightroom <\/em>without pause.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll guide you through the best PC and Laptop recommendations for Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic down below.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the Computer Hardware components that affect Lightroom\u2019s performance the most:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CPU:<\/strong> A CPU with a <strong>high clock speed <\/strong>benefits Lightroom more than a CPU with many cores, especially when doing <em>active <\/em>work. <strong>Multiple cores <\/strong>only benefit Lightroom in a few processes, like batch exporting and using panoramic merge<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM: <\/strong>For heavy use, you should get more than just the recommended <strong>16 GB <\/strong>of RAM. Every photo you add to Lightroom increases RAM usage, and with RAW Hi-Res photos, the demand skyrockets. <strong>32 GB <\/strong>should take care of any performance hiccups<\/li>\n<li><strong>NVMe SSD: <\/strong>Lightroom is supposed to handle a huge number of large files in real-time, lag-free. Getting an <strong>SSD <\/strong>instead of an <strong>HDD<\/strong> will shorten load times from hours to minutes and increase performance considerable. Furthermore, an <strong><em>NVMe <\/em>SSD<\/strong> shortens load times even further.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPU:<\/strong> Lightroom benefits from <strong>GPU Acceleration<\/strong>, but you\u2019ll have to make sure your <strong>GPU is supported<\/strong>. Here are Adobe\u2019s GPU FAQ: <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/lightroom-classic\/kb\/lightroom-gpu-faq.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lightroom Classic<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/lightroom-cc\/kb\/lightroom-gpu-faq.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lightroom CC<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laptop_Recommendations_for_Lightroom\"><\/span>Laptop Recommendations for Lightroom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Working on the go? A Laptop is an excellent choice for staying mobile and productive.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re more inclined on using Lightroom CC, you\u2019ll need to look for a laptop that utilizes the cloud storage. Pick a laptop with fast <strong>Wi-Fi <\/strong>so you have enough bandwidth to download and sync to the cloud faster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_PC_Build_Recommendation_For_Lightroom\"><\/span>Our PC Build Recommendation For Lightroom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Working at home or in the office? <strong>Desktop PCs<\/strong> are king when it comes to performance.<\/p>\n<p>They offer the best performance per dollar, making powerful desktops more affordable than laptops.<\/p>\n<p>If cloud and cross-platform editing aren\u2019t important to you, Lightroom Classic is the way to go\u2014which means investing in a <strong>powerful NVMe SSD <\/strong>so your desktop PC can handle all your local storage requirements.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find any details of how to build a desktop PC for Photo Editing here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-pc-for-photo-editing\/\"><strong>Best PC for Photo Editing.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For now, here are two excellent PC-builds for Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic at two price tiers:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Budget_Computer_for_Adobe_Lightroom_700_Build\"><\/span>Best Budget Computer for Adobe Lightroom, ~700$ Build<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6LAB9\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6LAB9\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Computer_for_Adobe_Lightroom_AMD_oriented_12-Core_1900_Build\"><\/span>Best Computer for Adobe Lightroom, AMD oriented 12-Core, ~1900$ Build<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6M0IW\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6M0IW\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Your_Specs_To_See_If_Your_Computer_Can_Run_Lightroom\"><\/span>Check Your Specs To See If Your Computer Can Run Lightroom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Already own a PC and want to check if your PC is up to the task of running Lightroom CC or Lightroom Classic? We\u2019ve published a complete guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-check-your-pcs-specs\/\"><strong>How to Check your PC\u2019s Specs<\/strong><\/a> to guide you through this process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_Lightroom_Faster\"><\/span>How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Lightroom Faster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lightroom benefits a lot from high-clocking CPUs and fast storage. If you\u2019re looking to upgrade your existing PC to run Lightroom better, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our extensive and in-depth guide on how you can upgrade your PC to make it that much more powerful:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-upgrade-your-pc-beginners-guide\/\"><strong>Beginner\u2019s Guide to Upgrading Your PC<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PC_Builder\"><\/span>PC Builder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our PC Builder tool helps you find the best PC parts within your budget and for your specific workloads - such as Lightroom.<\/p>\n<p>Offering great performance- and compatibility-checks this tool will take all the hard work out of finding a high-end PC that doesn\u2019t cost much:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pc-builder\/\"><strong>Easy Custom PC-Builder Tool<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Adobe_Lightroom_CC_Lightroom_Classic_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Conclusion: Adobe Lightroom CC &amp; Lightroom Classic System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s reasonable to assume that Adobe wants to sell its product to as many customers as possible. Their low official system requirements for Lightroom reflect this.<\/p>\n<p>However, even the recommended system requirements for both Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic <strong>won\u2019t hold up <\/strong>for more complex work, so make sure to buy something a bit more powerful for best measure.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you looking to purchase a computer or upgrade your own to run Adobe Lightroom? Let us know in the <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"#post-10949-comments\"><strong><em>comments<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> or in our <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\"><strong><em>forum<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>, we are happy to help out!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Post-processing and image management tools are crucial assets for any kind of photographer. 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