Why I Switched from Lightroom to DxO PhotoLab 9 (Honest Review 2026)

I finally made the switch from Adobe Lightroom to DxO PhotoLab 9. In this video, I share my honest experience — what my pain points were, what I found frustrating, and whether it was worth leaving Lightroom behind. If you're thinking about ditching Lightroom because of the monthly subscription, catalog performance issues or speed, this video breaks down the real differences. *What I cover in this video:* What my pain points were with Lightroom What got better with DxO PhotoLab 9 What was frustrating during the transition What tools are missing in DxO PhotoLab 9 Who should (and shouldn't) switch My final verdict after using it daily If you're currently using Lightroom and considering making the change, drop a comment below and let me know what’s holding you back! *Useful Links:* → Try DxO PhotoLab 9 (Free Trial): https://www.dxo.com/dxo-photolab/down... This video contains a discount code from DxO. I may earn a small commission if you use it. Use discount code EDSUMMER2026 for a 20% discount from 15 June to 10 July 2026. Thanks for watching! If this helped you, please like the video and subscribe for more photography and editing content. #DxOPhotoLab9 #LightroomAlternative #PhotoLabVsLightroom #SwitchFromLightroom #RAWEditing #Photography #AnalogPhotography #DigitalPhotography #PhotographyHowTo This video is a photography vlog about switching to DxO PhotoLab 9 as part of our photography education series. Subscribe to our channel if you love photography.