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By Sue Chastain, About.com Guide to Graphics Software since 1999

Adobe Lightroom 2.0 Public Beta

Monday July 7, 2008
Update August 23, 2008: Lightroom 2 is released. There is no need to request beta invitations any longer.

Update, July 07, 2008: There are less than 2 months left in the free public beta of Lightroom 2.0. Last call for invitations. I will no longer be sending them after July 18.

Original post, April 2, 2008:
One year after the release of Lightroom 1.0, Adobe is announcing the public beta of Lightroom 2.0. The new version of Lightroom offers improved organization, support for dual monitors, smoother Photoshop integration, 64-bit optimization for Windows Vista and Mac Leopard, selective non-destructive adjustments, and an overall improvement on how Lightroom's functionality is presented to the user.

Though Adobe has made it clear that the beta is not ready to be used in a production environment, Adobe is seeking as much feedback as possible. Anyone can download the Lightroom 2.0 beta to use for 30 days. Current Lightroom 1.x customers can participate in the Lightroom 2.0 beta for an extended period from April 2 through August 31, 2008. Lightroom 1.0 users will also be able to invite others to participate in the extended beta period through August 31.

I can give out some invitations for the extended beta trial period. If you need an invitation, feel free to request one in the comments using your real email address.

Adobe Lightroom 2.0 Beta Download
Review of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Comments

April 2, 2008 at 1:37 pm
(1) George Carpenter says:

Could you issue me one of the invites for an extended beta test period for Lightroom 2.0? Thanks.

April 3, 2008 at 9:36 am
(2) Mark Williams says:

Please send me an invitation for the extended Adobe lightroom 2.0 beta. Thank you and God Bless!

April 3, 2008 at 9:47 am
(3) John Kemper says:

I would like an invitation for the Adobe Lightroom extended Beta.
Thank You.

April 3, 2008 at 10:03 am
(4) Richard says:

I wouild like an invitation for Adobe Lightroom 2 beta.

April 3, 2008 at 10:27 am
(5) John Kauth says:

I would like an invitation for the Adobe Lightroom 2.0 Beta

Thanks,
John

April 3, 2008 at 10:41 am
(6) Elizabeth says:

May I have an invitation for the Adobe Lightroom 2.0 extended Beta? Thanks a lot! Elizabeth

April 3, 2008 at 10:45 am
(7) Walter Miller says:

Please invite me to participate in the Lightroom 2.0 Beta test.
Thank you,
Walter

April 3, 2008 at 10:48 am
(8) Sue Chastain says:

I have sent invitations for comments 1-7. Enjoy… and let us know how you like it!

April 3, 2008 at 11:03 am
(9) Angelina Gherna says:

Can I please have an Invitation , I would love to try it out. Thank you

April 3, 2008 at 11:21 am
(10) jocelyn lamb says:

Could I please have an invitation. I am interseted to see how it works.
thanks.

April 3, 2008 at 11:22 am
(11) Katie says:

Could I please have an invitation. I am interseted to see how it works. Thank you so much!

April 3, 2008 at 11:31 am
(12) factorystock says:

Could I please have an invitation to Light Room Beta 2.0 extended to August 31st? I would like try it. Thank You.

April 3, 2008 at 11:42 am
(13) Rick Taylor says:

Please, please please… I would like an invitation for the Adobe Lightroom V2.0 extended Beta until Aug 31st.
I do not have a copy of V1.2 does that matter? Thank You! -RT

April 3, 2008 at 12:00 pm
(14) Peter Naylor says:

Please send us an invitation to Light Room Beta 2.0 extended to August 31st? I would love try it. Thanks in advance!.

April 3, 2008 at 12:06 pm
(15) art forster says:

Please send invitation for extended Lightroom beta.
Thanks

April 3, 2008 at 12:13 pm
(16) Scott Nelson says:

I woud like an invitation to Light Room Beta 2.0 Thank You.

April 3, 2008 at 12:15 pm
(17) IL12 says:

I would love to have an invitation for LR Beta 2.0 if you are able to manage it.
Thank you
-I

April 3, 2008 at 12:27 pm
(18) Chuck Staley says:

I, too, would like an invite for LR Beta 2, Sue. Thanks a million.

April 3, 2008 at 12:45 pm
(19) Francisco Chua says:

Could I please have an invitation for LightRoom Beta 2.0? Thanks in advance

April 3, 2008 at 12:53 pm
(20) Sue Chastain says:

I have sent invitations for comments 9-19.

Remember, you don’t need an invitation if you want to try it for 30 days.

April 3, 2008 at 3:13 pm
(21) Geoff Minshull says:

I have been waiting for Lightroom V2 and would most appreciate an invitation for the Adobe Lightroom 2.0 Beta. I am in the UK. Many thanks.

April 3, 2008 at 4:18 pm
(22) TomiGirl says:

Please send me an invitation I WOULD LOVE to try it out!!

Thank you ~ Tomi

April 3, 2008 at 4:56 pm
(23) Georgia Compton says:

I would appreciate it if you would send me an invitation for Adobe Lightroom 2.0 Beta.

Thank you ~ Georgia

April 3, 2008 at 5:08 pm
(24) jerry says:

I would appreciate an invitation for the Lightroom Beta.
thanks,
jerry h

April 3, 2008 at 5:50 pm
(25) Jeanette Clark says:

I would appreciate an invitation to receive the Lightroom Beta.

Thanks,
Jean C

April 3, 2008 at 6:19 pm
(26) Peter Rus says:

Please invite me to participate in the Lightroom 2.0 Beta test, too.
Thank you,
Peter

April 3, 2008 at 6:28 pm
(27) Steve Goldberg says:

Please issue me one of the invites for an extended beta test period for Lightroom 2.0. Thanks.

April 3, 2008 at 6:32 pm
(28) don Ellen says:

I would appreciate an invitation to receive the Lightroom Beta.
Thanks Don

April 3, 2008 at 9:21 pm
(29) John Michl says:

Please send an invitation. Thanks!

April 3, 2008 at 10:00 pm
(30) Louis Sippell says:

I would appreciate an invitation for the Lightroom 2.0 Beta.

Thanks
Louis

April 4, 2008 at 12:55 am
(31) Lois Smithers says:

May I please have an invitation for the Lightroom 2.0 Beta. Thank you.

April 4, 2008 at 2:42 am
(32) Chip Ellis says:

Please send me an invitation for Lightroom 2.0 beta. Thank you for your hospitality.

Aloha

April 4, 2008 at 3:45 am
(33) Paul Kowala says:

May I have one invitation too please…
Thank you!

April 4, 2008 at 11:07 am
(34) Bram Haver says:

Sue-
Thanks for your offer. I, too, would like an invitation for an extended period trial of Lightroom 2.0. As a (very) part-time kids’ sports photographer, I find that 30 days is simply not enough time to both learn and use a complex program. I would really appreciate the opportunity to have a longer period of time…. Thanks

April 4, 2008 at 1:37 pm
(35) Sue Chastain says:

Everyone through comment #34 should be getting an invitation soon. If I get more requests, I will send them out next week.

April 4, 2008 at 7:33 pm
(36) EdgarM says:

Greetings Sue

I would appreciate your sending me an invitation for the extended Adobe Lightroom 2.0 beta. More power to your blog. Thank you so much in advance!

EdgarM

April 4, 2008 at 11:13 pm
(37) Diane Vatcher says:

I have just started to go back to learning and readjusting my photography work. I would appreciate an extended invitation. I hope to start being able to to sell my photos some time soon.
diane

April 5, 2008 at 12:11 pm
(38) Karen says:

I love receiving your emails they are always full of great info. Great work. I would love an invitation for the Adobe Lightroom 2.o Lightroom Beta. Keep up the good work.

April 6, 2008 at 12:14 am
(39) Christina says:

I would love a LR 2.0 extended beta invite. Thanks so much, Sue!

April 6, 2008 at 2:15 am
(40) Terry Wong says:

I’ve heard about adobe lightroom for awhile, could you please give me an invitation for extended period?
Thanks a lot.

April 7, 2008 at 12:49 pm
(41) Sue Chastain says:

Invitations have been sent through comment #40. Enjoy!

April 7, 2008 at 4:32 pm
(42) Jeff Stoddard says:

Sue - thanks for the offer. Would you mind signing me up for an invitation. I’m using the beta and am already hooked - I don’t want to switch back in 27 days…

Jeff

April 7, 2008 at 6:31 pm
(43) Sue Chastain says:

@EdgarM: Your emailed bounced.
@Jeff Stoddard: Sent your invitation.

April 9, 2008 at 11:55 am
(44) Rebecca Danzenbaker says:

I would love to try out the Beta Lightroom for the full period! Thank you for doing this!

Becky

April 9, 2008 at 6:15 pm
(45) anne says:

I would love to try out the Beta Lightroom if you could send me an invitation.
Thank you!
Anne

April 10, 2008 at 5:26 am
(46) tk says:

Hi, I would like to make a better evaluation of lightroom could you send me an extended beta test invitation.

tk

April 10, 2008 at 10:32 am
(47) Harm says:

Would be very grateful if you could send me an invitation too. Is there a limit to the number of people you can invite? Anyway, I join the qeue.
Thanks!

April 10, 2008 at 1:14 pm
(48) Sue Chastain says:

Becky, Anne, tk, and Harm: Your invitations have been sent.

April 10, 2008 at 2:23 pm
(49) Larry says:

I’d like a beta test invitation, if they are still available. Thanks.

April 13, 2008 at 4:54 pm
(50) Dan says:

I would love to be able to participate in the extended beta program.
Dan

April 14, 2008 at 11:02 am
(51) Sue Chastain says:

Larry and Dan: Your invitations have been sent.

April 14, 2008 at 5:57 pm
(52) Ron says:

Dear Sue

Sending out extended Lightroom Beta invitations is a really nice gesture! Could you please send me one as well?

Many thanks

Ron

April 16, 2008 at 1:11 am
(53) Mike says:

If the offer is still good, I’d love a chance to give Lightroom 2 an extended try. Thanks!

April 16, 2008 at 6:03 am
(54) ernie says:

Dear Sue, if still available I would also like to be able to participate in the lightroom public beta, for an extended time.
Thanks

April 17, 2008 at 1:14 am
(55) robert says:

hi Sue// I would like to participate in the beta test.. I have PS CS2 and would like to see how lightroom interacts with it.. thanks for your offer!!
..watching your blog..-R

April 17, 2008 at 2:45 am
(56) Ron says:

Hello Sue - Have been using beta 2 for a few days now and really enjoy the results. Would appreciate the chance to give it a go for a longer period than a month.

Would be very grateful if you could send me an invitation - love the articles by the way!

Cheers

Ron

April 17, 2008 at 8:07 pm
(57) jill says:

I would love an invite if you’re not maxxed out yet!

April 19, 2008 at 8:27 pm
(58) Julian Deborre says:

Hello Ms Chastain,

It would be very nice if you could pass me on one of the invitations for the extended beta testing for Lightroom 2 !

Thank you very much and have a nice weekend,

Julian Deborré

April 20, 2008 at 1:39 pm
(59) Terry says:

Would like the invite for the Beta- thanks!

April 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm
(60) Peter Montgomery says:

Hi Sue,

I’d love a chance to try out the beta. If you are inclined, please send along an invite. Thanks for your time and keep on writing!

P

April 21, 2008 at 3:39 pm
(61) Sue Chastain says:

Okay, I just sent another batch of invitations for comments #52-60. If I missed anyone, just post another comment, and be sure to double-check your email address.

April 21, 2008 at 5:47 pm
(62) Ron says:

Hi Sue

Many, many thanks for sending the invite especially as this must take up a bit of time on your part - it is definately most appreciated!

Regards

Ron

April 22, 2008 at 12:48 pm
(63) Jim says:

Hi Sue,

Thanks for your offer to extend LR 2.0 beta invites. I would greatly appreciate it !

April 27, 2008 at 11:38 pm
(64) jeff says:

if your still here could i please get an invite please please

April 29, 2008 at 3:10 pm
(65) alanz pescatore says:

I wouild like an invitation for Adobe Lightroom 2 beta. Grazie! Pesca

April 29, 2008 at 3:57 pm
(66) Sue Chastain says:

Jim, Jeff, and Alanz: invitations sent.

May 7, 2008 at 12:46 am
(67) Johanne says:

You are a saint - if you’re willing to extend another invite, I’d love to be able to delay my purchase some as well. Much appreciated, and fully understand if you’re maxed out.

May 7, 2008 at 11:48 am
(68) aaron steele says:

I would love an invitation to Lightroom Beta 2….

May 10, 2008 at 7:12 am
(69) Omar says:

I hope it is not too late. Can you also send me an invitation to the Lightroom 2.0 beta?

May 12, 2008 at 3:09 pm
(70) Joe says:

I hope you can send me an invite to Lightroom 2.0 beta? Thanks

May 13, 2008 at 12:24 am
(71) Paige says:

Thanks for the consistently helpful reviews. Are there any invites for Lightroom 2.0 left? I can’t decide between Lightroom and Aperture.

May 20, 2008 at 2:27 pm
(72) Sue Chastain says:

Just sent another batch of invitations, so everyone up through comment #71 should have them by now (unless you had a wrong address).

May 21, 2008 at 8:31 pm
(73) Annemarie St. John says:

I would like to participate in the extended Lightroom beta test. Thank you!

May 22, 2008 at 12:42 pm
(74) josh wigginton says:

Can you please send me an invitation to the LightRoom 2.0 Beta. Thanks!

May 22, 2008 at 3:37 pm
(75) NIck Atkinson says:

If you have any Beta invite’s left it would be great if I could have one. Thanks, Nick!

May 22, 2008 at 4:01 pm
(76) Mike Lewis says:

Hello, I’d like an invitation to use the Lightroom 2.0 beta. Thanks, Mike

May 23, 2008 at 12:41 am
(77) Marshall Sutcliffe says:

I would love an invite to the LR 2.0 beta if possible. Thanks for the great info either way!

May 28, 2008 at 4:09 pm
(78) Sue Chastain says:

invites have been sent through comment #77.

May 30, 2008 at 6:07 pm
(79) CAllen says:

I would love an invite! thanks!

jca9point0 {AT} aol.com works as well.

June 1, 2008 at 2:15 pm
(80) Robert Gama says:

I appreciate the offer to send out a trial extension invitation. Mine ran out today. I am definitely going to buy 2.0 when it comes out and would pre-buy it today if I could.

gamafamily@mac.com

Thanks,

Rob

June 3, 2008 at 10:21 pm
(81) Michael says:

Hi there,

I hope I’m not too late to get in on the extended trial invitation. Thank you so much!

June 9, 2008 at 1:32 pm
(82) Sue Chastain says:

Invitations have been sent through comment 81

June 11, 2008 at 3:54 pm
(83) Meg Stocks says:

I would be grateful for an invitation for the extended Lightroom v2.0 beta. Thanks in advance! Meg

June 14, 2008 at 1:11 pm
(84) Nikolaus Matheis says:

I would love a Lightroom 2 Beta invite. I’ve been trying it out, but my limited time release is about to expire.

Thanks!

June 28, 2008 at 10:18 pm
(85) Shan says:

I would love an invite to the 2.0 beta program if possible. Thanks!

July 3, 2008 at 7:28 am
(86) Chris says:

Hi Sue

Would love an invitation for version 2. Thanks as always.

July 3, 2008 at 11:04 am
(87) Linda Ryder says:

Could you issue me one of the invites for an extended beta test period for Lightroom 2.0? Thanks a bunch!

July 7, 2008 at 3:43 pm
(88) Rick says:

Sue -

I’d be very appreciative of an invite for LR 2.0 beta. I’ve spent a month exploring 1.4 and am now hooked - but need to see the differences in 2.0 first hand.

Thanks!!!

Rick

July 9, 2008 at 10:51 pm
(89) Robert Kemp says:

I would like to receive an invitation for the extended period use of Lightroom 2 Beta,
Thank You

July 10, 2008 at 8:59 am
(90) Fernando says:

Could I please have an invitation to Light Room Beta 2.0 extended to August 31st? I would like try it. Thank You.

July 10, 2008 at 9:17 am
(91) Edward MULLINS says:

Please include me in receiving an invitation for the Adobe Lightroom extended Beta.
Thanks. Ed

July 10, 2008 at 10:28 am
(92) Michael Ann Robinson says:

I would really appreciate an invitation to the Light Room Beta.

July 10, 2008 at 10:41 am
(93) Cliff Roe says:

Please send me an invitation for the extended Adobe lightroom 2.0 beta.
Thank you,
Cliff Roe

July 10, 2008 at 11:00 am
(94) Denise says:

I would like to participate in the Adobe Lightroom 2 BETA. Thanks Denise

July 10, 2008 at 11:16 am
(95) Sue Chastain says:

Invites through comment 94 have been sent.

July 10, 2008 at 12:35 pm
(96) Cliff Roe says:

I wouild like an invitation for Adobe Lightroom 2 beta.

Cliff Roe

July 10, 2008 at 2:05 pm
(97) Cyndie Boyer says:

Please send me an invitation for the new Adobe Lightroom. I’m an avid user of the first version and would very much like to try the new one.

July 10, 2008 at 5:49 pm
(98) Carolyn says:

I would love to have an invite for an extension of Adobe Lightroom! I really would love to try this one out! Thank you so much!!

July 10, 2008 at 9:16 pm
(99) JOANN GRAZIOSI says:

Please send me an invitation for the extended Adobe lightroom 2.0 beta. Thank you and God Bless!

July 11, 2008 at 2:52 am
(100) Marc Bals says:

I would like an invitation for Lightroom 2 beta

July 11, 2008 at 1:45 pm
(101) rags says:

Please send me an invitation. Thanks!

July 11, 2008 at 3:03 pm
(102) Maureen Baeck says:

Please send me an invitation for Lightroom 2 beta

July 11, 2008 at 5:10 pm
(103) Susan Tschantz says:

Could you send me a copy of this software, Sue, I would like to try it.

July 12, 2008 at 1:12 am
(104) Debbie E says:

Please send me an invitation for the extension to lightroom beta 2. Thank You.

July 12, 2008 at 3:25 pm
(105) Jakob says:

I wouild like an invitation for Adobe Lightroom 2 beta. Thanks.

July 12, 2008 at 9:13 pm
(106) Travis says:

I would like an invite if you please. Thank you.

July 13, 2008 at 8:45 am
(107) Barbara Heise says:

Would you please issue an invitation for Adobe Lightroom 2 beta. Thank you.

July 14, 2008 at 1:36 am
(108) JC says:

Please, please send me an invite! Thank you soooo much!

July 14, 2008 at 2:19 am
(109) alvin kim says:

would you please send me an invitation as well? thank you very much!

July 14, 2008 at 4:16 am
(110) Dave says:

Hi Sue,
Would greatly appreciate an invite to extend Lightroom 2.
Thanx.
Dave

July 14, 2008 at 12:09 pm
(111) Jeff says:

Hello. Could you please send an invitation to me as well? Thank you very much.

July 14, 2008 at 12:48 pm
(112) Sue Chastain says:

Invitations through comment 111 have been sent.

July 15, 2008 at 1:46 am
(113) Steve F. says:

I would also like to request an invitation to the LR 2.0 beta.
Thank you for your generous offer.

July 15, 2008 at 2:51 am
(114) Simon says:

Hey thanks heaps, would love an invite for the trial Beta
Cheers!

July 15, 2008 at 10:17 pm
(115) Mike Bowie says:

Dear Sue, Thank you so much for the invitation to use the Lightroom 2 beta. Please, yes, I would love to give it a go. Thank you again.

July 17, 2008 at 1:58 am
(116) Doug says:

I would love an invite to lightroom 2.0 beta if you could. Thanks in advance.

July 17, 2008 at 6:08 am
(117) Marc says:

Hi,

I would very much apreciate an invite for LR2 beta. Thanks a lot!

July 17, 2008 at 11:22 am
(118) Willem says:

It would be awesome if you could send me an invitefor the beta. Cheers, Willem

July 17, 2008 at 1:23 pm
(119) Linda says:

I would love an invite for Lightroom 2.0 beta. Thanks.

July 18, 2008 at 10:00 pm
(120) Sue Chastain says:

All your invitation have been sent. Hope you enjoy the extended preview.

July 30, 2008 at 11:37 am
(121) Luis Pacheco says:

please send me an invitation

July 30, 2008 at 1:06 pm
(122) Sue Chastain says:

Luis and all: I’m not sending any more beta invitations. Lightroom 2 is released and you can download the free trial from Adobe.
http://graphicssoft.about.com/b/2008/07/29/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-2-ships.htm

July 31, 2008 at 1:38 pm
(123) Jessica says:

I would also love an invite for the lightroom 2 Beta! Thank you for your time and generosity!

August 9, 2008 at 4:58 am
(124) Ina says:

Please also send me n invite for the extended trial. Thank you

August 23, 2008 at 2:06 pm
(125) Nichole says:

I would like an invitation for the Adobe Lightroom extended Beta.
Thank You.

August 23, 2008 at 3:52 pm
(126) Sue Chastain says:

Lightroom 2 is released. There is no need to request beta invitations any longer.

September 10, 2008 at 8:31 am
(127) Peter M. Schulz says:

would you please send me an invite for the new beta 2 of light room
Thank you so mutch
Regards
Peter M. Schulz

September 10, 2008 at 8:41 am
(128) Peter M. schulz says:

Hello
Can I make a correction on my request I like to ask you to give me an invite for extended testing the light room 2 beta or the final which ever you can
Thank again
Peter M. Schulz

September 17, 2008 at 8:42 am
(129) Tam Daly says:

Please send me an invite for the lightroom 2 beta version.
Thanks

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