A Lightroom free trial provides full access to the Lightroom online app and Lightroom Classic, along with 1TB of cloud storage and 100 monthly generative credits.
Another option is to get a free trial of Creative Cloud All Apps, which includes Lightroom as well as 20+ other Adobe apps, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
How to get Lightroom free trial for individuals
Steps
- Go to the Lightroom free trial page.
- Click the “Start free trial” button
- Select a subscription plan
- Enter your billing information
- Enjoy up to 7 days of Lightroom for free
Which plan to choose?
As an individual, you can get the Lightroom free trial through three different plans: Lightroom, Photography, and Creative Cloud All Apps plans.
All three provide full access to Lightroom on desktop, mobile, and web, and Lightroom Classic. However, the Photography plan also includes Photoshop, while Creative Cloud All Apps includes access to all Adobe apps.
Here’s a complete comparison of all three plans:
| Plan | Lightroom | Photography | Creative Cloud All Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | – | – | $89.99/mo |
| Annual (billed monthly) | $11.99/mo | $19.99/mo | $59.99/mo |
| Annual (billed yearly) | $119.88/yr ($9.99/mo) | $239.88/yr ($19.99/mo) | $659.88/yr ($54.99/mo) |
| Free trial | 7-days (Try it) | 7-days (Try it) | 7-days (Try it) |
| Cloud storage | 1TB | 1TB | 100GB |
| Generative credits | 100 monthly | 500 monthly | 1,000 monthly |
| Lightroom (mobile, desktop, and web) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photoshop | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Adobe Express Premium | ✓ | ||
| 20+ desktop & mobile apps | ✓ |
After your Lightroom free trial ends, you will be billed based on the plan you selected when you signed up. The Lightroom single app plan is the cheapest way to keep using Lightroom at $11.99 per month, while if you need Photoshop, the Photography plan is the best choice.
If you want to try other apps, such as Premiere Pro or After Effects as well, the Creative Cloud All Apps plan grants you access to the entire Adobe suite for $59.99 per month or $659.88 per year.
Lightroom free trial: Teams
While teams can buy the Lightroom plan, there is no free trial for them for this plan, while teams can’t even buy the Photography plan. Thus, the Lightroom trial teams can get it with the Creative Cloud All Apps plan only.
Steps
- Go to Adobe’s Creative Cloud for teams page.
- Click the blue “Start free trial” button.
- Select the number of licenses and press “Continue“.
- Create an Adobe account or sign in.
- Enter your billing information.
- Enjoy 14 days of Creative Cloud for free
Lightroom free trial: FAQs
How long is the Adobe Lightroom free trial?
The Adobe Lightroom free trial lasts 7 days for individuals and students, whereas teams can enjoy a 14-day free trial. You can extend the Lightroom free trial period by paying the initial fee, waiting for 14 days, and then requesting a full refund.
How to cancel Adobe Lightroom free trial?
If you don’t like Adobe Lightroom for your video editing workflow, you can cancel the free trial at any time without being charged a single penny.
- Sign in to your Adobe account.
- Select Manage plan or View plan for the plan you want to cancel.
- Select Cancel plan (sometimes also Cancel your plan).
- Pick the reason for canceling the trial.
- Select Continue.
Due to Adobe’s refund policy, you may be able to extend your trial by utilizing their 14-day refund window after the initial trial ends.
Can I get a Lightroom free trial without a credit card?
No, all Adobe free trials require a valid credit card to start. This policy is designed to prevent abuse of free trials, like signing up multiple times with different emails.
What are the Lightroom free trial limitations?
Lightroom free trials are limited to either 7 or 14 days. However, there are no additional restrictions—you receive full access to the Lightroom software and all other features included in your plan.
Is there a Lightroom free trial for students?
Students can also get a free trial of Lightroom by signing up for Creative Cloud All Apps free trial for students through Adobe’s website.
