Adobe Lightroom
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What both publish
| Fact | Adobe Lightroom | RAW Power |
|---|---|---|
| AI retouching | Yes | No |
| Batch editing | Yes | It can apply presets and adjustments, run Auto Enhance, and export multiple images at once. |
| Cloud sync | Yes | Yes |
| Editing tools | Features include AI Lens Blur, Adaptive Presets, portrait Quick Actions, and sensor Dust Removal. | Features include RAW adjustments, lens correction, split toning, HSL, curves, presets, and LUTs. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Masking tools | Yes | No |
| Photo organization | Lightroom keeps photo libraries organized and searchable. | It can rate and flag images, filter by criteria such as rating and file type, and sync ratings and flags through iCloud Photos. |
| Platform | multi-platform | multi-platform |
| Purpose | Lightroom is a cloud-based service for creating, editing, organizing, storing, and sharing photos across devices. | RAW Power is a photo editor that provides controls for Apple’s RAW decoder. |
| RAW photo support | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Adobe offers a 7-day free trial; billing begins after the trial ends, and the page describes a further 14-day refund period. | The Mac trial has no time limit; exports are limited in size, custom watermarks are disabled, and exported images are watermarked with the RAW Power logo. |
Adobe Lightroom plans
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachersPriced on request
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachers—
- Lightroom for teamsPriced on request
- Lightroom for teams—
- Creative Cloud Pro for teamsPriced on request
- Creative Cloud Pro for teams—
RAW Power plans
- macOS$49.99 a month
- iOS$9.99 a month
- RAW Power for macOS$49.99, paid once
Pick Adobe Lightroom if…
It suits people who want to edit and organize photos across desktop, web, and mobile. Its batch editing, RAW support, masking, and cloud sync are relevant to users with varied photo workflows.
Pick RAW Power if…
It suits photographers who need RAW controls, batch editing, and Photos or Finder integration. Separate macOS and iOS purchases may fit users working across Apple devices.