Facing trouble while using Lightroom after upgrading to macOS Sonoma (version 14)? Learn more about compatibility, known issues, and workarounds.
Which versions of Lightroom are compatible with macOS Sonoma?
- Lightroom 7.x is compatible with macOS Sonoma (version 14)
- Lightroom 6.x and earlier versions have not been tested for compatibility with macOS Sonoma (version 14)
Are legacy/perpetual versions of Lightroom compatible with macOS Sonoma?
No, older versions of Lightroom are not tested to work on macOS Sonoma. They are not supported in any way for use on macOS Sonoma.
Adobe does not recommend that customers using old versions of Lightroom upgrade to macOS Sonoma.
Older versions use 32-bit licensing components and installers. Therefore, they cannot be installed and activated after upgrading to macOS Sonoma. Although upgrading to macOS Sonoma with an older version already installed on your computer may allow the app to function in some capacity, you'll not be able to reinstall or activate the app after the macOS upgrade.
Before upgrading to macOS Sonoma, you may uninstall the older versions, as the uninstaller will not work after upgrading. If you have already upgraded to macOS Sonoma, you can use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to uninstall older versions.