Get a free trial of Lightroom.

Edit, organise, store and share photos from anywhere.
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Here’s how to get a 7-day free trial of Lightroom.

Free trial includes the full version of Lightroom.

Click the “Start Free Trial” button, sign in or create an account.

You won’t be charged until after your free trial ends.

Find your photo tools always at hand.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is the cloud-based service that gives you everything you need to edit, organise, store and share your photos across any device.

Organise and design photos in one.

Shoot, edit, organise - Adobe Lightroom gives you everything you need for your photos. Back up your projects with built-in cloud storage and continue any time.
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Edit RAWs with creative effects.

Make professional photo corrections without losing quality and discover professional tools for your image files - whether colour grading, lighting or practical presets.
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Create projects at any time.

Change photos on the desktop and continue editing comfortably on the go, or vice versa. With Lightroom you can realise your ideas at any time - whether with your smartphone, tablet or desktop.
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Share your photos with others.

Inspire others with your creativity and showcase your best work. Network with the community and receive feedback, exciting suggestions and practical templates for further projects.
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Learn new skills.

Improve your composition and find out how to create your own effects and presets. Numerous tutorials will help you to learn new functions step by step.
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There’s even more to your Lightroom subscription.

Step-by-step tutorials.

Browse hundreds of video tutorials for every skill level.
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Loads of extras.

Get 100 GB of cloud storage, free mobile apps and file sharing features.

Easy updates.

New features, plugins and updates are included with your membership and they’re always just a click away.


Frequently asked questions about your free trial.

Is Lightroom free?

New customers can download a seven-day free trial of Lightroom. The free trial is the official, full version of the app. It includes all the features and updates in the latest version of Lightroom. Your trial will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud membership after seven days, unless you cancel before then.

For a free photo editing app, check out Lightroom for mobile at the App Store or on Google Play.

Your free trial of Lightroom lasts for seven days and starts when you check out. Your Lightroom trial will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud membership after seven days, unless you cancel before then. 

Yes, students and teachers are eligible for a discount of over 65% off Creative Cloud All Apps for the first year. Start by downloading the 7-day free trial, making sure to use your school email address when you sign up. Get more details on Creative Cloud for students.

New customers using Windows operating systems can start a seven-day free trial of Lightroom any time by clicking the Start Free Trial button. After your free trial ends, it will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud membership plan, unless you cancel before then.

How do you get Lightroom for free?

New customers can start a seven-day free trial of Lightroom any time. Here’s how you sign up:

  1. Click Start Free Trial and select For Individuals, For Students and Teachers or For Teams and Businesses.
  2. Select your plan and how you’d like to be billed. You’ll have the option of adding Adobe Stock. 
  3. Create your account by entering your email address and billing information. Your free trial will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud membership plan after seven days unless you cancel before then.
  4. Choose a password and then locate Lightroom and click Download to start your seven-day free trial.

New customers who are macOS users can download a seven-day free trial of Lightroom any time by clicking the Start Free Trial button. After your free trial ends, it will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud membership plan, unless you cancel before then.

Yes, a free version of Lightroom is available on iOS and Android devices. Lightroom for mobile includes free Lightroom presets, all the capture, organisation and sharing features and most of the editing tools. You can upgrade to a Creative Cloud subscription at any time to access the full functionality of Lightroom, which includes premium features like Healing brush, selective adjustments, geometry tools, raw editing and Premium Presets.  

Download Lightroom to your iPhone.

New customers can download a seven-day free trial of Lightroom. The free trial is the official, full version of the app. It includes all the features and updates in the latest version of Lightroom. Your trial will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud membership after seven days, unless you cancel before then.

For a free photo editing app, check out Lightroom for mobile at the App Store or on Google Play.

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Why do I need to install the Creative Cloud app? 

The Creative Cloud app connects you to your creative world. It's where you access free trials, download your apps, share files, find fonts and Adobe Stock assets , set preferences and more. 

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