Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism).
Arm support since version 14.5.1. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.
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Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- Adobe
- Type
- x86 emulation
- Version
- 14.5.1
- Source
- Qualcomm · Source
- Data updated
- Mar 2, 2026
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Mar 2, 2026
- Source record updated
- Mar 2, 2026
- Device test date
- Not recorded
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What this means
Install choice
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic runs through Prism. Use the current x64 or x86 build, then test heavy workflows such as sync, export, plug-ins and background services.
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is part of a creative or media workflow. Beyond launch, test plug-ins, codecs, export formats, external devices and GPU acceleration.
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Qualcomm · Source · Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism). Arm support since version 14.5.1. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.
Is Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic native Arm64 or emulated?
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic runs through Prism, the x86 emulation layer built into Windows 11 on Arm. Most apps work well under emulation with a modest performance overhead compared to native Arm64 builds.
Does Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.
Which version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic added Windows on Arm support?
Compatibility is recorded from version 14.5.1 onward — make sure you're on that version or newer.