Release · 2021
Adobe Lightroom CC 2021
Cloud-first photo editing
What's New
- Cloud sync across all devices
- Streamlined non-destructive editor
- Built-in tutorials and presets
- Best Photos AI selection
Size~1.5 GB
OSWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (64-bit)
RAM4 GB (8 GB recommended)
LanguagesEN, RU, ES, DE, FR & more
Free
~1.5 GB
Antivirus verified
About Adobe Lightroom CC 2021
Lightroom CC 2021 is the cloud-first companion to Lightroom Classic. All photos sync to Adobe cloud storage and edits are non-destructive across desktop, web, mobile, and tablet.
Key Features
- Cloud sync across all devices
- Streamlined non-destructive editor
- Built-in tutorials and presets
- Best Photos AI selection
- Web sharing albums
- 1 TB Creative Cloud storage
System Requirements
| os | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| cpu | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GHz or faster |
| ram | 4 GB (8 GB recommended) |
| hdd | 4 GB of available hard-disk space |
| gpu | GPU with OpenGL 4.0 support, 1 GB VRAM |
Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 vs Adobe Lightroom 6 — Which to Choose?
Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 brings cloud-first lightroom, ai presets, mobile sync, while Adobe Lightroom 6 focuses on final perpetual lightroom, dehaze, face recognition. Choose CC 2021 for the latest capabilities and long-term updates, or stay on 6 if you prefer a familiar, lower-overhead release.
| Feature | Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 | Adobe Lightroom 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Release era | CC 2021 | 6 |
| Highlights | Cloud-first Lightroom, AI presets, mobile sync | Final perpetual Lightroom, Dehaze, face recognition |
| Performance | ✓ Optimized for modern CPUs and GPUs | ⚠ Tuned for hardware of its time |
| OS support | Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Installer size | ~1.8 GB | ~1.7 GB |
| Recommended for | ✓ Newest features and current Windows 11 builds | ⚠ Older PCs and proven, stable workflows |
Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+Shift+IImport photos
Ctrl+EEdit in Photoshop
Ctrl+SSave metadata
GGrid view
ELoupe view
DDevelop module
RCrop tool
QSpot Removal
KAdjustment Brush
MGraduated Filter
JShow clipping
YBefore/After
\Show original
Ctrl+'Virtual Copy
PPick flag
XReject flag
UUnflag
Ctrl+Shift+EExport
How to Install Adobe Lightroom CC 2021
- Download the Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 installer using the button above.
- Close any running Adobe applications and temporarily pause real-time antivirus to avoid file locks.
- Right-click
Set-up.exeand choose Run as administrator, then follow the on-screen prompts. - Pick your interface language and target drive (about 1.8 GB of free space is required).
- Launch Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 — sign in with your Adobe ID or apply your activation, and you are ready to work.
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