I can't open Canon EOS 80D RAW files in Lightroom 6

[Stephen Thompson 6458]

I have downloaded the latest RAW file updates but I still can't open the Canon EOS 80D CR2 files (the RAW documentation say's it supports CS2 files...)

[John Waller]

Adobe Camera Raw updates are only for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.

The Camera Raw engine is part of Lightroom's  program code. You must update Lightroom itself to get new camera support.

You must be running Lightroom 6.5 to open Raw files from the EOS 80D.

Which version are you running?

[MiggoGP]

I have the same problem. I have Lightroom 5. Are Adobe saying that I have to get Lightroom 6 now...?!?

[John Waller · Accepted solution]

MiggoGP wrote:

I have the same problem. I have Lightroom 5. Are Adobe saying that I have to get Lightroom 6 now...?!?

Not necessarily.

Why doesn’t my version of Photoshop or Lightroom support my camera?

If you don't want to upgrade, you can download the free Adobe DNG converter, convert all Raw files from your camera to DNG format then edit the DNGs in Lightroom 5. An extra step for you but no extra cost.

Digital Negative (DNG), Adobe DNG Converter | Adobe Photoshop CC

Camera Raw: How to use Adobe DNG Converter - YouTube

[MiggoGP]

‌I downloaded the new DNG-converter yesterday. But I prefer to work directly with the raws.

Will there not be an codec update for Lightroom 5?

Got the same problem with Microsoft Windows 10... Can't use explorer to sort out my pictures before editing. Really irritating.

[dj_paige]

Will there not be an codec update for Lightroom 5?

There will not be any updates to LR 5 that will let you read the RAWs from this camera.

[MiggoGP]

Do you know that for sure? How?

[dj_paige]

Adobe stops upgrading one version when the next full version is released.

So, Lightroom 5 will not ever be upgraded for any reason now that Lightroom 6 has been released.

[Bob Somrak]

‌Adobe has NEVER updated previous versions of Lightroom for new cameras.  If you want to use RAW instead of DNG (I don't convert to DNG as I think it is a bad idea) you will have to upgrade To Lr6.5.

[John Waller]

MiggoGP wrote:

Do you know that for sure? How?

It's been the case since Lightroom version 1.0.

When a new version is released (version 6) that marks the end of updates for earlier versions (v.5). Adobe offers the DNG converter instead.

[ababeid60959450]

What if I have Lightroom CC and I encounter the same problem?

[AxelMatt]

You have to update to the last version of Lightroom CC

[ababeid60959450]

I tried but the update button is not highlighted so can't update! And even the Adobe DNG converter won't recognise my raw files.

[F. McLion]

Download the update from here: Download Photoshop Lightroom