Lightroom CC Now Supports Apple M1 Chips and ARM on Windows 10

In today's digital age, many software applications have transitioned to running exclusively in 64-bit mode. While Microsoft plans to introduce ARM emulation for x86 applications next year, this may still be a long wait for users who rely on specific apps like Lightroom. Apple's Rosetta software can efficiently translate apps designed for Intel and AMD hardware to run on ARM chips, but unfortunately, Windows 10 is not yet capable of emulating 64-bit applications like Lightroom.

However, Adobe has just announced that the latest version of Lightroom supports both Apple's M1 chips and ARM on Windows 10. This sudden development makes devices with ARM chips like the Surface Pro X much more viable alternatives for photographers. The modern version of Lightroom has been rebuilt to take advantage of the power of Apple's M1 processors, earning it the prestigious App of the Year award and Apple Editors' Choice award.

For many photographers, the lack of native ARM support in Adobe Lightroom would previously have made moving to an ARM-based chip a non-starter. The biggest hurdle for adopting this technology on laptops and desktops has always been the lack of app support. With Lightroom now supporting both Apple's M1 chips and ARM on Windows 10, photographers can finally take advantage of the potential performance improvements offered by these devices.

The future of photography just got a whole lot brighter!

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