LightSync Pro only works with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (Cloud) — the version that syncs to Adobe’s cloud servers.
Lightroom (Cloud) ✓ Supported #
- Syncs photos to Adobe’s cloud
- Available on desktop, mobile, and web
- Uses cloud-based catalog
- This is what LightSync Pro connects to
Lightroom Classic ✗ Not Supported #
- Stores photos locally
- Desktop-only application
- Uses local catalog files
- Cannot be accessed via Adobe’s API
How to Check Which Version You Have #
- If you access your photos at lightroom.adobe.com, you’re using Lightroom Cloud
- If your photos only exist on your local hard drive, you’re using Lightroom Classic
