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Adobe Lightroom vs Imaging Edge Desktop: catalog facts
Adobe Lightroom	Imaging Edge Desktop
Paid Sold through Adobe subscription plans.	Free Free software from Sony for owners of its cameras.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS
Combines photo cataloging and RAW editing Library synced across desktop, web and mobile	Made by the camera maker for Sony RAW files Tethered shooting from the computer
Subscription only Sync depends on Adobe's cloud service	Only useful with Sony cameras Closed source
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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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