Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom is a photo editing, organization and library management application used by photographers, photo editors and visual professionals worldwide. It provides non-destructive RAW processing, powerful organizational tools with keywords and collections, batch editing capabilities, local and cloud storage, and synchronization across desktop, mobile and web. Lightroom comes in two versions: Lightroom CC (cloud-first, subscription-only) and Lightroom Classic (desktop-focused, also subscription). The bundle ID com.adobe.Lightroom4 refers to a legacy version from the older standalone product line that has since been consolidated into Adobe's Creative Cloud ecosystem.
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1 suggestionThe bundle ID you have, com.adobe.Lightroom4, refers to an older standalone version of Lightroom that Adobe discontinued several years ago when it transitioned the product to Creative Cloud distribution. Adobe Lightroom (the current CC version) has shipped a native Apple Silicon build since late 2020 and receives regular updates with Apple Silicon optimization. If you are still using the legacy Lightroom 4 build, you should migrate to the current Adobe Lightroom CC through Creative Cloud, which runs natively on M-series Macs and is actively maintained. The legacy app will not survive macOS 28 (September 2028) when Apple removes Rosetta 2. To switch: open Adobe Creative Cloud, uninstall the old Lightroom, then install Lightroom CC from the Apps tab. Your photos and settings can be synced to the new version if they are linked to an Adobe account. If you prefer a fully local, non-subscription editing experience, Lightroom Classic (also available via Creative Cloud) is the desktop-focused alternative that also runs natively on Apple Silicon.
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