[UPDATE (Oct. 2020) – These links still work to download the Lightroom 6/CC 2015 installers. You can also now get Adobe’s new CC 2021 Direct Download Links!]
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 2021, 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
| More Direct Download Links |
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| CC 2021 |
| CC 2019 |
| CS6 |
| Acrobat DC 2020 |
| Captivate 2019 |
| Elements 2021 |
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, and can be converted for ongoing use (without needing to reinstall) by entering a valid purchased serial number. 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.
So without further ado, here are the Lightroom 6 and Lightroom CC 2015 direct links:
- Lightroom 6/CC for Windows (1.1 GB) – Direct download link – All languages
- Lightroom 6/CC for Mac OS (1.2 GB) – Direct download link – All languages
[UPDATE (Oct. 2020) – These links still work to download the original Lightroom 6 installers. If you’re looking for direct links to the newest 2021 versions, then see this post.]
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 6.14 / CC 2015.14:
- 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?
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Next Steps
- Lightroom CC vs. LR6: Which should you choose?
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions about LR6
- Get free guide on Photography, Photoshop, Lightroom
- Compare versions: Lightroom 6/CC vs. Lightroom 5
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Adobe Lightroom 6 update links are not available.
Do you have another link where I can find it?
Yes. See in the section of the article above where it says, Adobe Lightroom 6/CC 2015 Updates.
My Adobe password is not working for Creative Cloud installer. What do I do?
You could try:
How to Reset or Change Your Adobe ID Password
@ProDesignTools
That is an Access Denied…
We just tested the Lightroom 6/CC direct links above, and they both still work fine for us. So not sure why you’re having any difficulties, sorry.
You might try a different web browser (like Chrome or Firefox), another computer, or another 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.
Can I still purchase a standalone perpetual license for Lightroom 6 and if so how can I do it?
Many thanks
No, sorry – you cannot buy Lightroom 6 any longer. About a year ago, this older version from 2015 was finally & completely discontinued by Adobe.
Lightroom 6 stopped receiving new camera/lens support and bug fixes near the end of 2017, and won’t run on modern operating systems like macOS Catalina. Further, the Lightroom 6/5/4 Map module is permanently broken now, because of recent Maps API changes made by Google.
Bottom line, the company no longer makes or sells LR6 – and there’s nowhere that you could purchase it legitimately (and safely), even if you wanted to.
Unless you previously owned Lightroom 6 and just needed to re-download the installer, then here on this page is just a trial – and the only product you can buy from Adobe now is Lightroom CC.
@ProDesignTools
Thanks for your help.
what’s the serial key
You are a life saver.
I do have the LR6 since 2016-2017 purchased with the dvd, but no dvd reader handy.
Recently I changed computers and I was only given the Cloud option.
This helped me to have the software without the need of getting a dvd reader.
Downloaded, installed and my adobe account already has the purchased serial code.
Piece of cake.
Thank you!!!
You bet, Mariana – glad to help, and thanks for your kind words!
Important: If you’re using Chrome and the links don’t work, then try with another web browser like Firefox, Edge, Opera or Safari. No problems at all downloading with any of those.
The latest version of Chrome has an issue because our page is https, but Adobe’s download server is not – it’s http only, and there’s nothing we can do about that!
So with a “mixed content download” here, all you have to do is use a different browser. It’s safe and easily taken care of.
Great news! The offline installers for the new Creative Cloud 2021 release are now available, and here’s our post out today on what you need to know:
How to Get New Adobe Creative Cloud 2021 Direct Download Links
@ProDesignTools
The update link “Direct Download Links for Lightroom 6/CC Updates: Windows” returns a 403 Access Denied error. Do you know of any other place to download it from?
We just tested the Lightroom 6/CC links above, and they all still work fine for us. So not sure why you’re having any difficulties, sorry.
You might try a different web browser (like Chrome or Firefox), another computer, or another 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.
Sorry, I should have clarified better. When you click on the link in the blog for the updates in the “Adobe Lightroom 6/CC 2015 Updates” section, it goes to this page:
https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cc-2015-updates-links-windows.html#lightroom
and that page opens has an entry in its table:
Adobe Lightroom 6.14 + CC 2015.14 Complete ** – 1.1 GB – 12/19/2017 – Release 6.14
where “Release 6.14” is a link that returns the “Access Denied” response.
Sorry, the “Adobe Lightroom 6.14 + CC 2015.14 Complete **” returns the error. The “Release 6.14” page is a blog entry stating that this is the last perpetual update release and the link in it to the release no longer contains the release.
https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/download-availability.html
Those direct download links to the fully-updated Lightroom version 6.14 actually do work.
You’ll notice the two asterisks “**” footnote in the description there. It indicates there are some download instructions which you must follow first in order for those links to work.
(It’s a requirement of Adobe’s download servers, not on our side.)
Hope that helps.
I downloaded Lightroom 6, however it is asking me for a serial key?? Where can i get one, buy one?
I just downloaded the light room. I need a serial number or redemption number. Can someone help me? I have no problem purchasing
Hi Mary, please see our previous response above to Graham.
If for some reason the Lightroom direct download links above don’t work, then try this instead:
I had the original lightroom 6 saved from the time that I purchased the upgrade from version 5 (November 2015).
Lightroom recently crashed, however, after upgrading my hard drive to a larger SSD drive. Your advice (and the links above) got me to Lightroom 6.14, which may be the last upgrade.
Thanks so much!
Hey, that’s great, Chuck – glad to hear it! And thanks for letting us know.