What's the difference between Lightroom and Photoshop?

The Lightroom and Photoshop programs were both developed by Adobe to make adjustments to photos. Still, there are differences between Lightroom and Photoshop that you should get an overview of before you buy. We explain what they are.

These are the differences between Lightroom and Photoshop

Both Lightroom and Photoshop are Adobe software used for image editing. However, there are differences between the two programs that you should know before you buy.

1. While Lightroom has its own file manager for managing your photos, Photoshop users need a second program, Adobe Bridge, to organize and archive their photos.
2. In terms of editing your images, Photoshop has significantly more tools. Can you make only minimal changes with Lightroom, are also possible with Photoshop larger changes such as the merging of multiple images or the use of different layers.
3. Also in the price Photoshop and Lightroom differ significantly. While you get Lightroom in the subscription already for 11.89 euros per month, the Photoshop subscription hits with 23.79 euros per month.

How to decide between Lightroom and Photoshop

Whether Lightroom or Photoshop is the right program for you depends on what you want to use it for. If your main goal is to organize your images and make small edits, Lightroom is the right choice. If, on the other hand, you are looking for a program to edit your images professionally, Photoshop is better suited. If you still can't decide between the two programs, we recommend the Adobe Photo Subscription, which includes both programs.