Adobe Lightroom
Procreate
Adobe Lightroom
Procreate
Adobe Lightroom
Procreate
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Adobe Lightroom
Procreate
Adobe Lightroom
Procreate
No signals
Adobe Lightroom
Procreate
No signals
Adobe Lightroom
Procreate
Adobe Lightroom
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Procreate
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1TB cloud
Limits: No Photoshop included; cloud-dependent for full functionality
Users: 1 user
Storage: 20GB cloud
Limits: Very limited cloud storage; may not be available to new users
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1TB cloud
Limits: Still limited for large professional libraries
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB cloud
Limits: Overkill for photography-only users; less storage than dedicated photo plans
Users: 1 user
Storage: 2GB local
Limits: No cloud sync; missing key features; essentially a trial/demo
Users: 1 device per purchase
Storage: Unlimited (device storage)
Limits: Layer count limited by iPad RAM. No CMYK export that works with Photoshop. iPad-only, no Android or desktop version.
Users: 1 device per purchase
Storage: Unlimited (device storage)
Limits: Smaller screen limits precision. Fewer layers than iPad due to less RAM. Some advanced features unavailable.
Users: 1 device per purchase
Storage: Unlimited (device storage)
Limits: Frame rate can only be changed when creating new project. Large animations may cause performance issues on older iPads.
| Feature | Adobe Lightroom | Procreate |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | ||
| Non-destructive RAW editing Industry-standard XMP sidecar approach | ||
| AI-powered masking Select Subject, Sky, Background automatically | ||
| AI Denoise Excellent results but RAM-intensive | ||
| HDR panorama merge Lightroom Classic only, not mobile | ||
| Layer-based editing Requires Photoshop for layers | ||
| Video editing Basic color/exposure only, no timeline | ||
| Pricing | ||
| One-time purchase No subscription | ||
| Perpetual license option Subscription only since Lightroom 6 | ||
| Platform | ||
| iPad app iPad only | ||
| iPhone app Separate purchase ($5.99) | ||
| Android app Not available | ||
| Desktop app Not available | ||
| Sync | ||
| Cloud sync across devices Lightroom cloud version; Classic requires setup | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Mobile app iOS and Android with most desktop features | ||
| Professional | ||
| Tethered capture Lightroom Classic only | ||
| Features | ||
| Vector graphics Raster only | ||
| Animation Basic, Dreams app for advanced | ||
| 3D painting 3D model texturing | ||
| Time-lapse recording Built-in | ||
| Brush customization Extensive options | ||
| Cloud sync Manual iCloud only | ||
| AI features Committed to never adding | ||
| Export | ||
| Print/Book modules Lightroom Classic only | ||
| CMYK export Emulation only, opens as RGB | ||
| PSD export Masks not preserved | ||
| Organization | ||
| Face recognition Works but accuracy issues reported | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline editing Classic fully offline; cloud version limited | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Multi-user catalog Single-user catalogs only | ||
