Stop using Lightroom, but keep using Lightroom
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 16:32 by Nando Harmsen | 2,513 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Have you always used Lightroom Classic? Then you have a catalogue with all your photos neatly organised, including keywords, descriptions, albums and more. If you do not want to say goodbye to the catalogue, but do want to cancel the subscription, there is a way.
It is not widely known, but you can use Lightroom Classic without paying. You only need an Adobe account. You then have almost all the features of Lightroom Classic, except for the Develop module and the Map module.
This video by Tony Photo Pilot explains perfectly how you can continue using the powerful Library module in Lightroom Classic. Even if you do not have a paid account.
Step by step, he explains what you need to do and what the advantages are. The only thing you have to deal with every time is the pop-up when opening the programme. It is easy to close.
It is ideal for photographers who have been using Lightroom Classic for years and have used the Library to organise their photo collection. This way, you do not lose all that valuable work.
Watch the video at your leisure, especially if you have been considering this for a while. This way, you will not lose everything. If English is not your language, let YouTube translate it automatically.
About the author
Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.
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