How to Convert a Trial Version of Lightroom CC to a Licensed Lightroom 6 Copy

In recent times, I've been using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6, but my situation has changed with my decision to move back to The Netherlands soon. As a result, I no longer have access to my office Mac where I previously had CC installed. This change in circumstances led me to reorganize my photos and explore other options.

I initially tried Classic, which allowed me to categorize my photos correctly by creation year/month. However, when I imported my library into CC, I encountered a limitation that resulted in many of my photos being unordered and categorized under 'no date'. This was due to the fact that CC relies heavily on the shot date metadata injected by modern cameras, whereas Lightroom 6 also considers the file's creation date.

As someone who primarily works with film photos digitally scanned for organizing purposes, I found this limitation frustrating. Fortunately, I was able to resolve this issue relatively quickly by using the built-in feature to import my Classic library into CC.

I had been using Lightroom Classic for a few years, but due to concerns about its future support and the benefits of having an off-site backup, I decided to give CC a try. The annual subscription plan costs $9.99 per month, which is not too bad, although it's certainly not cheap either. Both Windows and MacOS versions are available for download.

If you're like me and prefer to own your software rather than subscribe to a service, you may have purchased a physical copy of Lightroom 6. In this case, you'll need a direct link to download the software. If you bought it online, you can find the download link on the Catalog page.

Unfortunately, Adobe has discontinued support for Lightroom 6, making it more difficult to license and download the software. However, I've discovered a workaround that allows you to convert a trial version of Lightroom CC into a licensed copy of Lightroom 6.

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