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Adobe Bridge vs Lyn: catalog facts
Adobe Bridge	Lyn
Free Free to download through Adobe Creative Cloud.	Paid Paid app with a fully featured 15-day free trial.
Windows, macOS	macOS
Free metadata editing, keywords, labels and ratings Filters and advanced metadata search	Reads RAW, HDR and all formats macOS supports Non-destructive editing with curves and levels
Installed through Adobe Creative Cloud with an Adobe account Most useful alongside other Adobe products	macOS only Paid after the 15-day trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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