Adobe Lightroom 2023 [ 90% SIMPLE ]

The Print module hasn't been updated in a decade. The Map module uses a deprecated Google Maps API that barely works. Adobe is clearly investing in the cloud Lightroom, not Classic.

Old Lightroom’s spot removal was a joke compared to Photoshop. Not anymore. For removing a microphone boom, a light stand, or a piece of trash on a beach, it works in one click 80% of the time. For complex backgrounds, still go to Photoshop, but for 95% of dust/dirt, it's perfect. adobe lightroom 2023

Adobe finally optimized for GPUs. Scrolling through the Develop module with a 6-core+ CPU and a mid-range GPU is now buttery smooth. Exporting batch HDR or Panorama stitches is 2-3x faster than 2022. The Bad & The Ugly 1. Subscription Fatigue You still don't own Lightroom. The Photography Plan (20GB) is $9.99/mo or $119.88/yr. That’s fine for pros, but casual users hate it. If you stop paying, you lose Develop and Map modules (you can only view/export existing files). The Print module hasn't been updated in a decade

– Still the industry standard, but the subscription model and two-app confusion hold it back. Bottom Line Adobe Lightroom 2023 is the most powerful, AI-assisted raw editor you can buy. If you can stomach the monthly fee, the new Denoise AI and Content-Aware Remove make it worth the upgrade from any version older than 2022. Just be honest about whether you need Classic (local storage) or Cloud (synced editing). Don't buy both. Old Lightroom’s spot removal was a joke compared