Adobe is adjusting the pricing of its popular photography plans, a change that impacts many users who rely on Lightroom, Photoshop, and other tools for their work. This is the first price hike since 2013, so understanding what’s changing and what it means for you is important to avoid surprises or unnecessary adjustments to your workflow.
Coming to you from Matt Kloskowski, this straightforward video explains the details of Adobe’s upcoming changes. If you’re subscribed to the 20 GB Photography Plan and pay annually, your price remains at $120 per year. However, for those paying monthly, the cost will rise from $9.99 to $14.99 per month starting January 15, 2025. This increase will only take effect at the start of your next billing cycle, so it won’t hit everyone simultaneously. Kloskowski emphasizes that if you switch to annual billing before your renewal date, you can avoid the higher monthly rate altogether.
The 1 TB Photography Plan remains unchanged at $240 per year or $19.99 per month, offering the same apps and features as the 20 GB plan but with significantly more cloud storage. Similarly, those using Adobe’s standalone Photoshop plan or other app-specific subscriptions won’t see any changes to their pricing. However, the rarely used Lightroom-only plan will increase from $9.99 to $19.99 per month.
For those sticking with the 20 GB plan, Kloskowski highlights an important point: after January 15, Adobe will stop offering this plan to new subscribers. Existing users who don’t cancel will be grandfathered into the old pricing, but anyone who cancels after this date will lose access to the lower rate.
Kloskowski stresses the importance of reviewing your Adobe account before the price changes take effect. Take the time to confirm your plan type, payment schedule, and renewal date. Adjusting to annual billing is straightforward and can help you lock in the current pricing structure. For those content with the 1 TB plan or other Adobe services, no action is needed. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Kloskowski.
