What is a .LRCAT file?
A .LRCAT file is a type of catalog file used by Adobe Lightroom Classic, which is a program designed for desktop computers. This program is part of the Adobe Lightroom family but is specifically tailored for more advanced, desktop-based photo editing and management.
The .LRCAT file helps you manage your photographs in Adobe Lightroom Classic. It does not actually store your photos. Instead, it keeps track of where your photos are stored on your computer, and it stores information about how the photos are organized and any edits you have made to them. This makes it easier for you to find, sort, and edit photos within Lightroom Classic.
To open a .LRCAT file, you need to use Adobe Lightroom Classic. Although the file is associated with the Adobe Lightroom family, it is specifically designed to be opened and used with the Classic version on a desktop computer. Other versions of Adobe Lightroom, like the cloud-based version, do not use the .LRCAT file format.
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