Preset install guide · Mac & PC
How to install presets in Lightroom Classic
Updated · about 2 minutes
Quick answer
In Lightroom Classic, open the Develop module, click + at the top of the Presets panel, choose Import Presets…, select the .xmp files from the Desktop folder and click Import. The presets appear in the Presets panel.
- Works with
- Lightroom Classic 7.3 and newer, including Classic 15 (Mac & Windows).
- File type
- .xmp Use the files in the Desktop folder of your presets download.
Step by step
Unzip your download
Double-click the .zip. Inside are a Desktop folder (.xmp) and a Mobile folder (.dng).
Open the Develop module
Select any photo and press D, or click Develop at the top right.
Import the presets
In the Presets panel on the left, click the + icon and choose Import Presets…. Select all the .xmp files in the Desktop folder and click Import.
Apply a preset
Click one to apply it, then use the Amount slider to strengthen or soften the look.
Troubleshooting
Why can't I see the presets after importing?
If you're editing a JPEG, turn on Preferences → Presets → "Show Partially Compatible Develop Presets", then restart Lightroom Classic.
Can I import the .zip without unzipping?
Yes. Import Presets… accepts the .zip file directly.
Do the presets sync to my phone?
Not from Classic on their own. Import them once in Lightroom (desktop) or Lightroom mobile and they sync across your devices.
Still stuck?
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