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Compare our plans for photographers.
For photographers to manage, organise and process their images.
Lightroom
₹382.32/mo incl. GST
Annual plan, billed monthly. Annual cost ₹3,823.20/yr. Cancel within 14 days for a full refund.
Comprehensive image editor for manipulation and creation.
Photoshop
Annual plan, billed monthly. Annual cost ₹6,899.00/yr. Cancel within 14 days for a full refund.
Full versions of Photoshop and Lightroom for a great, ongoing price.
Photography
Annual plan, billed monthly. Annual cost ₹6,899.00/yr. Cancel within 14 days for a full refund.
Most popular
Compare Lightroom and Photoshop features.
Lightroom
Photoshop
Recommended for
Organising, editing, filtering and sharing photos
Editing and compositing images in detail, retouching, drawing and painting, graphic design
Learning curve
User-friendly for photographers needing to quickly enhance and organise their images
Wider range of tools and capabilities, suitable for advanced editing and creative endeavours
Editing style
Non-destructive editing, changes can be easily undone or adjusted without permanently altering the original file
Uses layers and pixel-layer editing, allowing for complex manipulations
Workflow
Optimised for a photographer’s workflow
Flexible process that adapts to the task at hand
Where you can use it
Desktop, web, mobile, iPad
Desktop, web, mobile, iPad
Detailed features and functionality
Non-destructive editing: Edit photos without altering original files
Catalogue & organisation: Efficiently manage, search vast photo libraries
Presets: Apply consistent looks and speed up editing workflow.
Batch processing: Apply edits to many photos simultaneously.
Develop: Comprehensive exposure, colour, and tone tools
Masking & local adjustments: Edit specific areas with brushes/gradients.
Cloud syncing (Lightroom CC): Access and edit photos across all devices.
RAW file support: Maximise quality from uncompressed camera files.
AI-Powered: Intelligent tools like Lens Blur and Generative Remove.
Photo merge (HDR/Panorama): Create stunning HDRs or wide panoramas.
Layers & masks: Non-destructive editing, precise control, compositing
Selection tools: Isolate elements, intelligent selection for editing
Adjustment layers: Non-destructive colour, tone, and contrast correction
Retouching tools: Remove imperfections, heal, repair images
Content-aware: Seamlessly fill gaps, move objects intelligently
Brush tools: Extensive digital painting, textures, custom brushes
Filters & effects: Creative enhancements, stylistic changes, smart filters
Text tools: Robust typography, styling, text overlays
Blending modes: Control layer interaction, diverse creative effects
Generative AI: AI-powered content creation, expands image boundaries
Frequently asked questions.
Yes. The Creative Cloud Photography (1TB) plan includes the following apps:
- Adobe Photoshop on desktop, iPad, and web
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom on desktop, mobile, and web
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
- Adobe Firefly
- Adobe Portfolio
- Adobe Bridge
- 1 TB cloud storage
- 500 monthly generative credits
You get all the essential tools to organize, edit, and share your photographs from anywhere—on your computer, on the web, and on your iOS or Android device. Master new skills with an extensive library of how-to videos and always have access to the latest imaging innovation from Adobe. Learn more about the Creative Cloud Photography plan with 1 TB.
Yes, Photoshop on mobile is a free mobile version of Photoshop with premium features that are available when you purchase a subscription. Add and remove objects, make targeted adjustments, collage and blend images and more — all on your phone. To download the app, visit the app store on your device. You can start a free trial of Photoshop to try the full desktop app.
Lightroom is our primary photography experience that delivers the same pro-level editing capabilities as Lightroom Classic, cloud and local storage and enables you to work across desktop, web and mobile seamlessly. Lightroom Classic is our legacy, desktop-only experience.
You must connect to the Internet when you want to install Adobe Creative Cloud apps, such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Once the apps are installed on your computer, you don’t need an ongoing Internet connection to use the apps.
You can use the apps in offline mode with a valid software license for a limited period. The apps attempt to validate your software license every 30 days. You receive a reminder to reconnect to the Internet to validate your license.
Adobe Creative Cloud is not free for college students — but we do offer a seven-day free trial. It provides free access to over 20 apps, including Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, Lightroom and Premiere Pro, plus 100 GB of cloud storage. After the free trial expires, the student membership price is ₹638.38/mo incl. GST for the annual billed monthly plan for the first year and ₹1,516.30/mo incl. GST after that.
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