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Adobe Lightroom is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Lightroom was blocked from a Syrian connection: Adobe's Akamai CDN refused the request with an "Access Denied" page instead of serving the service. This follows from the blocked product page recorded under the landing page; the app itself was not shown.

Landing pageFails

Adobe's Lightroom product page on adobe.com did not load from a Syrian connection on desktop. Akamai's CDN returned an "Access Denied" page in its place.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team and community volunteers have asked Adobe to restore access since February 2026; its export compliance team has replied several times, most recently in October, only that it keeps the matter under evaluation, with no timeline.

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Community Updates

Adobe's export compliance team sent both volunteers the same reply: Adobe continually evaluates how to serve customers worldwide in light of legal and regulatory considerations, and they should check Adobe.com for updates. No change for Syria was committed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Adobe Lightroom is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Adobe Lightroom directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.