
Lightroom Classic, as well as Adobe's Photoshop, now will run on M1 Macs through Apple's Rosetta translation software, Adobe said. Unlike Lightroom Classic, Lightroom stores photo files in the cloud to allow for better synchronization with mobile devices. Apple promises such new, "native" software versions run faster and drain batteries more slowly, and early M1 Mac reviews have bolstered Apple's claims.

Lightroom, a streamlined version of the full-featured Lightroom Classic, has been rebuilt to take advantage of the power of Apple's M1 processors. The Lightroom updates also support Apple's new ProRaw format for photo enthusiasts who want more editing control over shots taken with the iPhone 12 Pro. Adobe on Tuesday released a version of its popular Lightroom photo editing program adapted to Apple's new M1 Macs, a key addition to the catalog of software needed to make the recently introduced machines more useful.
