Choosing the right version of Lightroom depends largely on where you want to store your photos and how much editing power you need. Adobe currently offers two main versions: and Lightroom Classic (Desktop-focused) . Core Comparison: Lightroom vs. Lightroom Classic Lightroom (Cloud) Lightroom Classic Best For Mobile-first creators & travel photographers Professional photographers & studio work Storage Cloud-based : Original files are stored on Adobe servers Local-based : Files live on your hard drives Editing Streamlined and intuitive Most comprehensive and advanced Access Works on Desktop, Mobile, and Web Desktop only Organization AI-powered automatic tagging Manual keyword tagging and catalogs Which One Should You Buy?