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Reach the catalog that stays on your Mac
Open Lightroom Classic with your desktop catalog, local originals, presets, and plug-ins available. Check a collection, inspect an image’s settings, or see how an export is progressing while away from the Mac.
- Review catalog collections and image metadata
- Inspect Develop settings
- Check export settings and progress
Use Lightroom Classic on iPad
Use the iPad to review a photo with more room for Lightroom Classic’s panels. The catalog and original files remain on the Mac instead of requiring a separate mobile catalog.
How to get Lightroom Classic on your iPhone or iPad
- Open Lightroom Classic on your Mac and install the free Apperture Mac host.
- Get Apperture on your iPhone or iPad, then pair with your Mac using its QR code.
- Connect to your Mac and choose the Lightroom Classic window. Use landscape orientation for more room.
Keep your Mac awake and on a network your iPhone or iPad can reach. Start on the same local network; for access away from home, see the Tailscale setup guide.
Can I use Lightroom Classic on my iPhone or iPad with Apperture?
Yes — by streaming Lightroom Classic from your Mac with Apperture. The desktop app runs on your Mac; your iPhone or iPad displays its window and sends remote input back. You need a reachable, awake Mac with Lightroom Classic installed, the free Apperture Mac host, and the Apperture app on your iPhone or iPad.
Lightroom for iPhone and iPad is a different app with cloud-based workflows. Remote viewing is useful for catalog access; use a suitable local display for final color decisions. Lightroom Classic product information.
Lightroom Classic is a trademark of its owner. Apperture is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lightroom Classic's developer.