Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
Have you ever seen the error "Lightroom Classic's catalog is corrupted"? I did yesterday. While I was able to repair it, it got me thinking: What would happen if I couldn't? Most photographers don't realize that under Lightroom Classic's DEFAULT settings, if your catalog file dies, you lose years of edits and organizational work (like star ratings and flags). If you didn't backup your catalog, you're in trouble because re-importing your images won't bring that information back. In today's video, I show you the single, critical setting you need to change immediately. This simple adjustment automatically backs up all your develop settings, star ratings, flags, and color labels alongside your image files, ensuring you NEVER lose your edits—even if your main catalog is deleted, corrupted, or if your laptop is stolen. Don't wait for a disaster to happen. Watch this video and secure your workflow!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:54 The Default Problem
01:21 The Solution Found
02:00 Demonstration
03:00 Re-Importing Images
04:18 Verifying Edits
04:57 What Isn't Saved
06:39 How to Enable the Setting
08:03 How the Backup Works
10:19 Crucial Advice & Scenarios
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Have you ever seen the error "Lightroom Classic's catalog is corrupted"? I did yesterday. While I was able to repair it, it got me thinking: What would happen if I couldn't? Most photographers don't realize that under Lightroom Classic's DEFAULT settings, if your catalog file dies, you lose years of edits and organizational work (like star ratings and flags). If you didn't backup your catalog, you're in trouble because re-importing your images won't bring that information back. In today's video, I show you the single, critical setting you need to change immediately. This simple adjustment automatically backs up all your develop settings, star ratings, flags, and color labels alongside your image files, ensuring you NEVER lose your edits—even if your main catalog is deleted, corrupted, or if your laptop is stolen. Don't wait for a disaster to happen. Watch this video and secure your workflow!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:54 The Default Problem
01:21 The Solution Found
02:00 Demonstration
03:00 Re-Importing Images
04:18 Verifying Edits
04:57 What Isn't Saved
06:39 How to Enable the Setting
08:03 How the Backup Works
10:19 Crucial Advice & Scenarios
SAVE 30% on all of my Lightroom Training
bit.ly/LightroomDeal
To save, make sure you're using the discount code in the cart at checkout:
LIGHTROOMDEAL
Where you can find me:
Newsletter: anthonymorganti.substack.com
Email List: anthonymorganti.com/mailinglist
More Photography Articles: medium.com/@anthonymorganti
Main Website: anthonymorganti.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@AnthonyMorganti
Facebook: facebook.com/LearnPhotographyWithAnthonyMorganti
Twitter/X: https://x.com/AnthonyMorganti
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/anthonymorganti.bsky.social
Threads: threads.com/@anthonymorganti
Instagram: instagram.com/anthonymorganti
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthony-morganti-49218252
