Photoshop User - USA (2021-02)

Now, the safe advice to all new LrC users is simply not

to ever use Bridge, and it’s true that not using Bridge will

help avoid the self-inflicted injury that can come from

moving folders and photos around outside LrC; however,

I think that it’s possible to be made aware of the potential

pitfalls of using Bridge and LrC so that you can avoid them

while also adding another useful tool to your photographic

toolbox. This makes you smarter, gives you more options

for managing your files, and helps you maximize the value

of your Creative Cloud subscription plan.

WHAT IS BRIDGE?

Adobe Bridge is simply a file browser just like Finder on a

Mac or File Explorer on Windows. That said, because it’s

Adobe’s file browser, it’s designed to be able to display and

handle correctly all of the variety of media files creative

people might have on their machines.

If you’ve ever looked at a folder of RAW files, PDFs,

videos, PSDs, etc. with your operating system’s file browser

and only seen icons instead of thumbnails depicting each

file’s contents, then you’ve experienced the limitations

I think it’s safe to say that the majority of people using Lightroom Classic (LrC) have access to Adobe

Bridge, as well. After all, if you have the Creative Cloud Photography plan subscription to get access to

Photoshop and LrC, then you get Bridge as part of the deal.

Adobe Bridge for Lightroom

Classic Users

ROB SYLVAN

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