Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 — Free Download
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Release · 2022

Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022

Masking overhaul, AI subject select

What's New
  • AI Subject and Sky masking
  • Stackable masks panel
  • Color and luminance range masks
  • Faster apply-on-import
Size~2 GB
OSWindows 10 (64-bit)
RAM8 GB (16 GB recommended)
LanguagesEN, RU, ES, DE, FR & more
Free ~2 GB Antivirus verified

About Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022

Lightroom Classic 2022 completely overhauls masking with AI-powered Subject and Sky selection, plus a new Masks panel that stacks multiple masks with intersection and subtraction.

Key Features

  • AI Subject and Sky masking
  • Stackable masks panel
  • Color and luminance range masks
  • Faster apply-on-import
  • Improved Premium presets
  • Better remote work via Sync

System Requirements

os Windows 10 (64-bit)
cpu Intel or AMD 64-bit, 2 GHz or faster
ram 8 GB (16 GB recommended)
hdd 6 GB of available hard-disk space
gpu GPU with DirectX 12 support, 2 GB VRAM

Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 vs Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 — Which to Choose?

Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 brings color and luminance masking, premium presets, while Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 focuses on cloud-first lightroom, ai presets, mobile sync. Choose Classic 2022 for the latest capabilities and long-term updates, or stay on CC 2021 if you prefer a familiar, lower-overhead release.

FeatureAdobe Lightroom Classic 2022Adobe Lightroom CC 2021
Release eraClassic 2022CC 2021
HighlightsColor and luminance masking, premium presetsCloud-first Lightroom, AI presets, mobile sync
Performance Optimized for modern CPUs and GPUs Tuned for hardware of its time
OS supportWindows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10
Installer size~2.4 GB~2.2 GB
Recommended for Newest features and current Windows 11 builds Older PCs and proven, stable workflows

Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 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 Classic 2022

  1. Download the Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 installer using the button above.
  2. Close any running Adobe applications and temporarily pause real-time antivirus to avoid file locks.
  3. Right-click Set-up.exe and choose Run as administrator, then follow the on-screen prompts.
  4. Pick your interface language and target drive (about 2.4 GB of free space is required).
  5. Launch Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 — sign in with your Adobe ID or apply your activation, and you are ready to work.