How to Install Presets

How to install LR Presets?

Installing instructions for Lightroom Mobile CC:

1. Download the .ZIP file using your computer and unzip it.

2. Transfer the .DNG files on your phone using Airdrop, Dropbox, Google Drive, ..
(Note: The file might appear a blank black/ white screen. This is normal!)

3. Start the Lightroom App, import and open the .DNG file.

4. Once the file/photo is open, click on the menu button on top right corner of the screen (3 dots).

5. Select Create Preset. Fill in the Preset name and click OK.

6. The preset is now available for you to use anytime in the app. Just open the image you want to edit and scroll to right on the editing menu options at the bottom of the screen and click on Presets. Look for that Preset you saved and select it.

7. Now, let’s create some MAGIC!

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Installing instructions for Lightroom on desktop:

Since Lightroom CC 2018, you can install Lightroom presets (xmp files) straight from the plus sign under the Presets dialogue when you are in the Develop Module in Lightroom.

I you’re using an older version of the software, you should follow the following steps.

1.     Open Lightroom

2.     Look for “Edit” (PC) or “Lightroom” (Mac) in your menu - Preferences - Presets

3.     Click on the box titled: Show Lightroom Presets Folder

4.     Double click on Lightroom

5.     Double click on Develop Presets

6.     Copy the folder(s) of your presets into the Develop Presets folder

7.     Restart Lightroom

8.     Now, let’s create some Magic!