Download Adobe Lightroom 6 (CC 2015) Free Trials: Direct Links
[UPDATE (Nov. 2017) – These still work to download the Lightroom 6/CC 2015 installers. If you’re looking for direct links to the newest CC 2018 versions, then see this post.]
Yes – the new release of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6 is just out and now shipping! There was no beta version/period this time, so we go straight to the final product. And as in the past, this release will work side-by-side with any previous revisions of Lightroom you may have. If you’ve got an earlier version installed on your system(s), Lightroom 6 will ask if you’d like to upgrade your catalog and copy everything over.
This new version continues as a downloadable desktop product and is available either with a standalone perpetual license (called Lightroom 6) or via subscription (called Lightroom CC). It begins as the same program and free trial download below, but the name is changed to reflect the differences in licensing and bundling, as well as the addition of integrated mobile apps & services plus future feature updates (such as the new Dehaze filter or Boundary Warp function).
For more details on the key differences between the two editions, see this comparison guide before you buy.
Lightroom CC 2015 is included as a free upgrade (together with Photoshop CC) in the popular CC Photography Plan – as well as one the many applications that all subscribers get with the complete Adobe Creative Cloud. By contrast, Lightroom 6 stands alone and is sold separately (you can purchase it here directly, either full or upgrade) – and doesn’t receive ongoing feature upgrades, nor any access to Lightroom Mobile or Lightroom web.
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And continuing our longtime custom of furnishing the direct download links for major Adobe products such as Creative Cloud, CS6, Acrobat DC, Captivate 11, and Elements 2019, you’ll find the direct links for the all-new Lightroom 6/CC below.
The links given below go to the authentic and secure files residing on Adobe’s servers, are guaranteed genuine, safe, legal, and will not change. They are especially useful when you are unable to download these products via other means – perhaps due to issues with the Adobe’s Download Manager. Here the file access is open and you can just use your browser, or another DLM.
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Adobe Lightroom 6/CC 2015 Direct Download Links
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Here are the direct links to instantly download the Lightroom 6 free trials for both PC and Mac, without any download manager or assistant… The trial version is fully-functional for 30 days. You can also download the LR6 trials via a free Creative Cloud membership.
Available product languages are English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Chinese.
To access these downloads you need to have a free Adobe account and be logged in – so follow these important instructions carefully or the links will not work:
- Adobe recommends temporarily turning off any surfing restrictions you might have running, like site or cookie blocking, filtering, firewalls or antivirus software.
- Click «HERE» to visit this page first, before clicking the links below – this is critical!
- If asked, sign in with your Adobe ID or take a minute to create one for yourself (free).
- OK! Now you’re logged in at Adobe with the trials cookie set, so you can instantly download any of the software below. Just make sure you have enough disk space.
- Download the files either by clicking directly on the DDL links, or by right-clicking and choosing “Save Link As…” on the popup menu.
- Open or double-click the downloaded file to start the product installation.
Perfect, now you’re all set – here are the Lightroom 6 and Lightroom CC direct links:
- Lightroom 6/CC for Windows (744 MB) – Direct download link – All languages
- Lightroom 6/CC for Mac OS (727 MB) – Direct download link – All languages
We suggest using a browser other than Internet Explorer to download the files above. IE has been known to drop the extension (like “.exe”) from the Windows filename. If this happens and you can’t open a file, then just rename it to add back the extension. But generally, using Firefox or Chrome will work better – and if you have any issues downloading, then try different browser.
Make sure your computer meets Lightroom’s latest minimum requirements… A 64-bit system is now required both on Windows (here’s how to tell) and on Mac. For Macs, you need OS X version 10.8 “Mountain Lion” or above (here’s how to upgrade free). For PCs, it’s Windows 7 or above.
Adobe Lightroom 6/CC 2015 Updates
If you’d also like the direct download links for the individual Lightroom 6 / CC 2015 product updates (i.e., all of the included changes since the initial version above), Adobe has issued these as patches to the base release. We have complete sets available here, including Lightroom 6.13 / CC 2015.13:
- Direct Download Links for Lightroom 6/CC Updates: Windows
- Direct Download Links for Lightroom 6/CC Updates: Mac OS
What’s New in Lightroom 6/CC, Including Top Features
This version is all about improved performance, but there are some terrific new features as well… Here’s a helpful video overview from Terry White – but for more details and a broader version comparison, see: What Are the Differences Between Lightroom 6/CC vs. Lightroom 5?
Related: Do you believe any of these? The 10 Most Common Myths About Creative Cloud
Next Steps
- Lightroom CC vs. LR6: Which should you choose?
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions about LR6
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Last week, in a chat exchange with Adobe, I was told i am not required to pay for the recent edition of Lightroom 6 because i had bought outright v.5 + I was given a link to a free download of v.6, but regrettably that link was erased.
Will you please remind me of the link so that I may effect the download?
Hi Peter, all the direct download links to Lightroom 6 and/or Lightroom CC are given above.
Just be sure to carefully follow the download instructions first, before clicking on the links. Otherwise they won’t work, and you’ll get an “access denied” message from Adobe’s servers instead.
If you have any difficulties, then try with a different web browser (like Chrome or Firefox), another computer, or a better Internet connection (use wired instead of Wi-Fi if possible).
Also, make sure you’re not blocking or filtering anything with your browser(s) – like cookies, downloads, or any sites or URLs – or running utilities like Ghostery, AdBlock, or Disconnect. Adobe recommends turning those things off temporarily.
Then once the software is installed on your computer, if you want to convert the Lightroom CC trial into a LR6 perpetual license instead, then see this guide:
Lightroom Help – Serialize Lightroom CC Trial to Activate as Lightroom 6
For more details on the key differences between the two editions, see this comparison guide before you buy. Keep in mind that you will lose significant features if you go with Lightroom 6 instead of Lightroom CC.
Hope that helps!
I landed on your webpage somehow after a frustrating experience of downloading LR 6 twice hoping to reinstall it on my replacement new hard drive. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for the info on IE dropping the extension from the Windows filename along with solutions. (So, the downloads hadn’t gotten corrupted as I thought possible.) As you suggested, I simply added the “.exe” to the filename and was able to install LR.
Great Geri – glad to hear it worked out for you, and thanks for letting us know!
Adobe REALLY makes it hard to download LR 6 even though I purchased it on a disk. So I was trying to install on a laptop with no disk. It was hell trying to do it UNTIL I stumbled on your site 🙂
THANK YOU !!!!!
I probably could have installed a pirated copy easier *LOL* ADOBE wise up !!!!
Thank you !!!!!
I was able to install my LEGAL copy of Lightroom easy 🙂
Ed
Sure Ed, glad to help – and thanks for sharing your feedback!
I need a really basic step-by-step instructional guide to Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 and Lightroom 6. I mean a really basic step-by-step guide, not one that assumes I know where everything is, because I don’t know where to find stuff to follow along. Who could be so kind as to help me out please by pointing me to a resource that will do this?
Yes, for sure… Here are over 20 Adobe books you can legally download for free.
Included in that collection are easy-to-follow quick-start guides for Lightroom and other major tools.
@Michael bennett
Hi Michael, I have found the free instructional videos on Adobe TV an excellent resource.
Also, please look at The Lightroom Queen by Victoria Brampton, and Laura Shoe’s Lightroom the Basics and Beyond videos and forums. These are probably the best instructional video resources around.
If you want to buy a book, then Scott Kelby is pretty unbeatable.
I don’t often visit this forum, but if you would like to throw any questions at me, I would be happy to try and help you.
Lightroom can be tricky at first to get your head round but is the absolute bees knees for photo sorting cataloging and editing, all in one programmes. I love it!
Thank you!
– Michael
Signed up for Adobe Lightroom 6/cc for 9.99 a month and somehow Adobe 14 downloaded. don’t have any idea what happened. Need help immediately.
Hello Janet, please be sure to follow the download instructions very carefully… Make sure to cancel the download of Elements 14 – it only needs to start to set an Adobe cookie on your browser, but then it can be immediately canceled.
Afterwards, click on the link above for the version/platform of Lightroom that you want. It’s all outlined in the steps of the instructions.
Hi
adobe updated Lightroom to CC 2015.7 and 6.7.
Are the links provided here available for this version, or it’s only the version you wrote:
https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cc-2015-updates-links-windows.html
https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cc-2015-updates-links-mac.html
Thx
Thanks, the direct download links for the latest version Lightroom CC 2015.7 and 6.7 are posted on those pages now.
What are the “serial numbers” they are asking for ? Apparently I can’t install Lightroom without it
Yes, that’s right – you can buy the product here:
http://www.BuyLightroom.com
I have a 32-bit PC, will this software work on my computer? If not, then what should I do to make it work?
Sorry, if you check out the Lightroom System Requirements here, you’ll see that a 64-bit system is required on Windows for LR6…
Those specifications say that the last version of Lightroom to support 32-bit Windows was Lightroom 5.
If you are a Creative Cloud subscriber, then you have full access to and can use either version.
Hope that helps!
The links don’t work, saying access denied
OK, but did you carefully follow the important download directions that are given in the article?
Doing that is required by Adobe’s servers before clicking on the links, otherwise you will get that exact message instead.
See our previous reply above for further guidance if you need it.
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@Kaustubh Singh
I have Lightroom 5 and also Lightroom 6 updated to version 6.10.
When I open a picture for lightroom to edit, it always goes direct to Lightroom 5.
I am afraid to delete Lightroom 5 and have a new problem.
Any suggestions?
Thank you
Hi Ken, try checking and changing your system’s file associations, and make sure they are connected to the app version that you want… You can easily set these however you like, at any time.
Hi,
The download directions are not relevant anymore.
The “click here first” link sends to the adobe’ support page instead of the Premiere Elements trial.
Here, no login ask nor download available, so, no cookie is set by the Adobe server.
If I manually login and download a trial ( elements, photoshop … ) the download starts, but it’s not enough to be able to download afterward the Lightroom updates listed in this post.
All the links here lead to file not found.
I tried without any adblocker, and other in browsers.
Can you fix it or adobe changed to deeply the direct download links to prevent offline-creative-cloud-users to access them ?
Best regards
Good afternoon. So, I’m not very experienced with technology stuff but i wanted to download Lightroom. Everything went well, except now the installer itself is asking me for some code that i was supposed to get on my e-mail. I did not receive any code and there is no option that allows to send the code again. Is there any problem with the way i followed the instructions maybe? I’d like to know what it is.
Thank you
Not sure Pedro, but you shouldn’t need a code or serial number of any kind to just run the free trial… All you need to do is log in with your Adobe ID and password.
There is a new Version of Lightroom 6.10.1 CC 2015.10.1. I missed it in the List above. Can you please add it
Thank you
Yes, the direct download links for the latest Lightroom 6/CC update are posted up on those pages now…
Sorry for the slight delay, and thanks for your patience!
@ProDesignTools the link to Lightroom 6 for Mac no longer working
Just tested and everything still works fine for us. Can you please give more details? What specific problem or error are you getting?
Please make sure to carefully note everything in this earlier reply as well.
Hello, I have 2 questions:
1) Do you think we will see Lightroom 7 sometimes (maybe even this year)?
2) If I want to activate the CC Photography plan with a prepaid card from Amazon, do I need to add a credit card or a PayPal account to my Adobe ID to make the subscription work?
Thanks.
Hello Domi, those are good questions and we’re not sure about either of them… Either Lightroom 7 or Lightroom CC 2017 (or both) should be released this year, but we have not heard!
Thanks to https://prodesigntools.com
Lightroom 6 is very nice version. I also used it.
I spent over two hours with Adobe chat trying to figure out why I cannot install the Lightroom 6 standalone I just purchased on my Mac OX sierra, as my lightroom 5 stopped working when I upgraded my system after I was told it would be ok…I am beyond frustrated as I cannot find a solution on the internet that works. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Not sure Stef, we would need to know more details about the problem or error you’re running into in order to help…
Usually googling the exact text of any message or issue you’re having will give a solution, as most difficulties have already been figured out.
I have purchased standalone LR6. The installation with the serial number was OK. A bit later, I tried to install updates (Help > Updates) and my LR6 ended as – Lightroom version: CC 2015.13 [ 1141928 ]
License: Creative Cloud. I do not need CC. What should I do to back to LR6?
Could you please advise.
Hey Jordan, you said have a perpetual version of Lightroom 6. That will not change regardless of what happens with Lightroom CC. If you later decide not to go with a CC subscription, you can reactivate your static copy of LR6.
Note that even if a CC subscription lapses, you can continue to use many features of the last version of Lightroom CC that you have installed on your machine, for free, for life… Check out how this works here:
What Happens to Lightroom CC After My Membership Ends?
So no matter what, you will not lose access to your catalog.
Thank you. After wasting about 3 hours going round in circles with the Adobe website (which seems to me to be a great example of how to make people give up and go away), I finally found this site. Your excellent advice meant that just 15 minutes later I have the Lightroom 6 that I had paid for but couldn’t get into my computer. My guess is that they really wanted me to buy annual subscriptions to Creative Cloud, but I don’t currently do enough photography to make that necessary. Anyway, if they are happy to take my money they shouldn’t make it so hard to get hold of what they have sold to me. Once again, thank you for your very clear and accurate advice.
Cheers Richard, very glad to help – and thanks for your kind words!
Hi, the Direct link for Lightroom 6 Windows is not working; it says access denied..
Hi Deniz, did you carefully follow the important download directions that are given in the article?
Doing that is required by Adobe’s servers before clicking on the links, otherwise you will get that exact message instead.
See our previous reply above for further guidance if you need it.
i need a serial number, please give me a serial number
You can get a license here:
http://www.GetLightroom.com/