We don’t want to pay Adobe anymore, so my Dad is looking for an replacement for Lightroom Classic.
He has over 4500 photos in Lightroom and we want a basically drop in replacement.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
EDIT1: Also, how do we transfer photos out of Lightroom?
EDIT2: All photos are locally stored.
“Drop in replacement” is where you have a problem.
Has your dad made adjustments to the photos in Lightroom? If so no matter where you go, you’re likely to lose those adjustments. We can look at ways to migrate keywords and files and such, but RAW photos will look entirely different and any image adjustments would be gone and need to be re-created.
Depending on needs… Apple photos (if you’re on a Mac), Capture One pro (if you want better image adjustment controls while being a bit more complex, and costs more), DarkTable (if you want free)
Honestly if it were my dad, I think I might have just found his Christmas present: a year subscription to Lightroom.
No they won’t because the LR Library module continues to function even after cancellation and they will be able to access their edited files and export them as needed… Inc exporting an edited TIFF for further editing in whatever new app they choose for their ongoing editing needs.
You are absolutely correct but it does increase complexity or data storage issues… such as maintaining backups of the Lightroom catalog in addition to whatever new system the go to, and needing to maintain skills in the new software while also remembering how to go back and export things you already edited. Totally doable, but each person will have to decide if it’s worth it to them.