Lightroom 4 FAQ
So is this the real deal? You mean Lightroom 4 isn't in beta anymore?
Yup, this is the real deal. This is the official Lightroom 4 launch. Adobe did release Lightroom in beta back in January. Since then, they've put the finishing touches on it and it's ready for prime time. You can buy it (and download it today) over at www.adobe.com/lightroom.
Will I be able to transfer the work I did in the beta the official version of Lightroom 4 when I upgrade?
Sure thing. When you download and install Lightroom 4, you'll be asked to upgrade any old catalogs that you've installed.
Will I be able to upgrade my existing Lightroom 3 catalogs to Lightroom 4?
Yes. You couldn't do this with the beta version of Lightroom 4, but you'll be able to upgrade your Lightroom 3 catalogs to Lightroom 4. After you start up Lightroom 4 for the first time, it'll prompt you to upgrade. Now, as with all software upgrades, it's not a bad idea to back everything up before you do any upgrades. Everythingshould be fine, but again, its' always a good idea to cover yourself.
Do I need to keep Lightroom 3 or the Lightroom 4 Beta on my computer after I install the full version?
Nope. It may not hurt to keep it on there for a week or so while you get used to thenew version. But after that, neither the upgrade or full version of Lightroom 4require the old versions to be around.
How much will Lightroom 4 cost?
This is huge news actually. Adobe has dropped the price of Lightroom significantly.The full version (which used to cost $299) will now be $149. The upgrade versionwill only cost $79. Pretty cool huh? When will Lightroom 5 be released?
Really? Seriously… really? ;-)