If you're struggling with slow Lightroom performance, this is the video for you! More specifically, I dive deep into the tips and tricks that have worked best for me to speed up Lightroom Classic. This one is a bit lengthier as I provide not only my top recommendations but also provide context around WHY they matter so, if you want, you can use the chapter list below to jump around… but I do suggest you give the whole video a watch to avoid missing anything that may help you out if Lightroom is running slow on your system.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction & Overview
04:03 - Storage & Connections
06:55 - Use the Right Previews
08:59 - Use Smart Previews for Editing
10:35 - Screen Resolution Matters
13:21 - Turn off Sync
15:27 - How to Optimize the Catalog
19:00 - Adjusting the Camera Raw Cache
19:55 - Order of Develop Steps
22:57 - General Housekeeping Tips
26:34 - Close out Other Apps
27:55 - Use… Lightroom?
31:20 - THE BIGGIE…
36:09 - Conclusion
RECOMMENDED VIDEOS
Backing Up & Organizing Images - https://youtu.be/j4TJKU0TgcU
Customizing the Lightroom Workspace - https://youtu.be/nYdhnvfwT1I
Importing Images into Lightroom - https://youtu.be/hxOdHMa4iMo
More performance tips from Adobe (found in the Performance tab of Lightroom): https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/kb/optimize-performance-lightroom.html
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