Installing version 13.0.1 on your Mac is straightforward, but there are nuances to ensure a clean installation.
After mastering this guide, learn about Presets sync (Creative Cloud vs. local) and Publish Services (direct to Flickr/SmugMug). For advanced AI masking, combine “Select Sky” + “Lens Blur” to blur backgrounds while keeping sky sharp.
In the software world, the ".1" update is often the unsung hero. While the marketing hype surrounds the major version release (13.0), the reality is that initial major releases often ship with bugs. Adobe Lightroom Classic For Mac 2024 13.0.1
We tested on three machines: a 2019 Intel iMac (i9, 64GB RAM), a 2022 M2 MacBook Air (16GB), and a 2024 M3 Max MacBook Pro (36GB).
| Task | Intel iMac (2019) | M2 MacBook Air | M3 Max MacBook Pro | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 18 seconds | 9 seconds | 5 seconds | | Import 100 RAW files (45MP) | 2:30 min | 1:15 min | 0:45 sec | | Export 100 JPEGs | 3:10 min | 1:40 min | 0:55 sec | | AI Denoise (single file) | 48 seconds | 14 seconds | 7 seconds | | Lens Blur generation | 11 seconds | 4 seconds | 2 seconds | Installing version 13
The 2024 version introduced ISO Adaptive Presets. This feature intelligently applies different develop settings based on the ISO setting of the image. If you have a preset that includes noise reduction, you can now set it to apply heavy reduction to high-ISO images and light reduction to low-ISO images automatically. This is a massive time-saver for wedding and event photographers.
If you are still on an Intel Mac, version 13.0.1 is usable but sluggish. The true power of this release is unlocked on Apple Silicon. The M3 Max handles AI tasks so quickly that they feel instantaneous. For advanced AI masking, combine “Select Sky” +
This is caused by a corrupt preset. Open the Presets panel (left side in Develop). Click the + icon > Manage Presets > Disable all third-party presets. Re-enable them one by one to find the culprit.