Introduction
Adding presets to Lightroom Mobile can greatly enhance your photo editing workflow and help you achieve consistent and professional-looking results. In this article, we will explore the step-by-step process of adding presets to Lightroom Mobile, allowing you to effortlessly apply various editing styles and effects to your photos.
Step 1: Install Lightroom Mobile
Before you can start adding presets to Lightroom Mobile, you need to ensure that you have the Lightroom Mobile app installed on your mobile device. You can download it from the App Store (for iOS devices) or the Google Play Store (for Android devices). Once installed, open the app and sign in with your Adobe ID or create a new account if you don’t have one already.
Step 2: Obtain Presets
To add presets to Lightroom Mobile, you first need to have the presets themselves. There are several ways to obtain presets:
Create your own presets: If you have a particular editing style or set of adjustments that you frequently apply to your photos, you can create your own presets in Lightroom Classic or Lightroom CC on your desktop. Once created, you can sync these presets to Lightroom Mobile.
Download free presets: Many photographers and websites offer free presets that you can download and use in Lightroom Mobile. You can find these presets by searching online or visiting photography-related websites and blogs.
Purchase presets: There are also premium presets available for purchase from various photographers and preset creators. These presets often offer more advanced and unique editing styles.
Step 3: Import Presets to Lightroom Mobile
Once you have obtained the presets, you need to import them into Lightroom Mobile. Follow these steps:
1. Open Lightroom Mobile and navigate to the Library module.
2. Tap on the “+” icon at the top right corner of the screen to create a new album.
3. Name the album and tap on the checkmark to create it.
4. Open the newly created album and tap on the three dots (…) at the top right corner of the screen.
5. From the dropdown menu, select “Add Photos”.
6. Locate the preset files on your device and select them for import. The presets may be in the form of DNG files, XMP files, or even ZIP files containing multiple presets.
7. After selecting the preset files, tap on the “Add” button to import them into Lightroom Mobile.
Step 4: Apply Presets to Your Photos
Now that you have imported the presets, you can start applying them to your photos. Follow these steps:
1. Open the photo you want to edit in Lightroom Mobile.
2. Tap on the “Presets” icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Browse through the available presets in your imported albums.
4. Tap on a preset to apply it to your photo.
5. Adjust the intensity of the preset by using the slider that appears below the preset options.
6. Fine-tune the editing settings if needed, such as exposure, contrast, or white balance.
7. Once you are satisfied with the edits, tap on the checkmark to save the changes.
Conclusion
Adding presets to Lightroom Mobile can greatly streamline your photo editing process and help you achieve consistent and professional-looking results. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily import presets into Lightroom Mobile and apply them to your photos with just a few taps.
References
– Adobe: https://www.adobe.com
– Lightroom Mobile App Store: https://www.apple.com/app-store/
– Lightroom Mobile Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store
