How to install Lightroom presets

You bought a pack and downloaded it. Here is how to get the presets into Lightroom in a couple of minutes. Pick the app you use.

Lightroom Mobile

iPhone, iPad and Android · XMP or ZIP

  1. Download the pack to your phone Download the pack from My library. You can keep it as a ZIP, Lightroom can open it directly.
  2. Open any photo in Lightroom Open the Lightroom app and tap any photo to open it in the editor.
  3. Import the presets Tap Presets in the bottom toolbar, then the three dots (…) and choose Import presets. Select the ZIP or the XMP files from your Downloads or Files.
  4. Apply a preset The pack appears as its own group under Presets → Yours. Tap a preset to apply it, then fine-tune exposure or white balance if needed.

DNG presets on mobile

For packs in DNG format

  1. Add the DNG files as photos In Lightroom tap Add photos and import the DNG files from the pack. Each DNG is a photo with the preset already applied.
  2. Save it as a preset Open a DNG, tap the three dots (…) in the top right and choose Create preset. Give it a name, pick a group and save.
  3. Repeat for every DNG Do the same for every file in the pack. After that you can delete the DNG photos, the presets stay.

Lightroom on a computer

Lightroom (cloud version) on Mac and Windows

  1. Import profiles & presets In the menu choose File → Import Profiles & Presets… and select the ZIP or the XMP files.
  2. Find the pack Open Edit, click Presets at the bottom of the panel and find the new group.
  3. Use it on your phone too Presets imported in Lightroom sync to Lightroom Mobile when you are signed in with the same Adobe account.

Lightroom Classic

Mac and Windows

  1. Open the Develop module Select a photo and switch to Develop.
  2. Import presets In the Presets panel on the left click + and choose Import Presets… Select the ZIP or the XMP files.
  3. Apply The pack appears as a new group in the Presets panel. Click a preset to apply it.

Tips for the best result

  • A preset is a starting point. Every photo is different, so adjust exposure, white balance or shadows after applying it.
  • Presets work best on RAW files. JPEG photos have less room for strong colour changes.
  • Try the preset on your own photo on Presetario first. The preview lets you adjust exposure, contrast, highlights and shadows, so you know what to change in Lightroom.
  • If Lightroom says the profile is missing, the preset was made for a specific camera profile. It still works, the colours may differ slightly.
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