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Should I update Lightroom Classic?

Lightroom Classic 15.5 · Known bug

HEVC video import and playback fail on Windows in 15.5

Not marked fixed as of Lightroom Classic 16.0.0. The bug was reported for Lightroom Classic 15.5. Adobe tracks it (status: Acknowledged). It happens on Windows only.

Status
Not fixedAdobe: Acknowledged
Severity
Major
Affects
Common workflow
System
Windows only

Timeline

  1. Aug 5, 2026Reported on Lightroom Classic 15.5
  2. Sep 25, 2026Adobe started tracking itnow Acknowledged
  3. Nov 10, 2026Not marked fixed as of Lightroom Classic 16.0.0Adobe: Acknowledged

The report

92 votes · 136 replies

Reported on Windows by 37 people, on macOS by 1 (from the report and 136 replies).

“P: LrC 15.5 Video Files Issues (Windows)”

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Based on public bug reports on the Adobe Community board. Last changed November 10, 2026. The title and rating are ours; the report is the reporter’s. Not affiliated with Adobe.