Introduction
Exporting presets from Lightroom is a useful skill for photographers who want to share their editing styles with others or transfer their presets to different devices. Presets are pre-defined settings that can be applied to photos in Lightroom, allowing for quick and consistent editing. In this article, we will explore the process of exporting presets from Lightroom, step by step.
Exporting Presets from Lightroom
Step 1: Launch Lightroom: Open Adobe Lightroom on your computer. Ensure that you have the latest version of Lightroom installed to access all the features and options discussed in this article.
Step 2: Go to the Develop Module: In the top-right corner of the Lightroom interface, click on the “Develop” module. This module is where you can make adjustments to your photos and apply presets.
Step 3: Create and Customize Your Preset: Before exporting a preset, you need to create and customize it according to your preferences. Make adjustments to a photo in the Develop module, such as adjusting exposure, contrast, saturation, or applying specific effects. Once you are satisfied with the edits, move to the next step.
Step 4: Access the Presets Panel: On the left-hand side of the Develop module, you will find the “Presets” panel. Click on the small triangle to expand the panel and reveal the available presets.
Step 5: Right-click on the Preset: Locate the preset you want to export in the Presets panel. Right-click on the preset name and select “Export” from the context menu.
Step 6: Choose the Export Location: A dialog box will appear, allowing you to choose the location where you want to save the preset file. Select a suitable folder on your computer and click “Save”.
Step 7: Export the Preset: Lightroom will export the preset as an .lrtemplate file, which is the file format used for Lightroom presets. Once the export process is complete, you will find the exported preset file in the chosen folder.
Importing Exported Presets into Lightroom
Step 1: Launch Lightroom: Open Lightroom on the computer where you want to import the exported preset.
Step 2: Go to the Develop Module: Just like in the exporting process, navigate to the “Develop” module in Lightroom.
Step 3: Access the Presets Panel: Expand the “Presets” panel on the left-hand side of the Develop module.
Step 4: Right-click on the Presets Folder: Right-click on any preset folder in the Presets panel and select “Import” from the context menu.
Step 5: Locate the Exported Preset File: In the file explorer window that appears, navigate to the folder where you saved the exported preset file. Select the .lrtemplate file and click “Import”.
Step 6: Find the Imported Preset: Lightroom will import the preset, and you will find it in the Presets panel under the selected folder.
Conclusion
Exporting presets from Lightroom allows photographers to share their editing styles and transfer presets to different devices easily. By following the step-by-step process outlined in this article, you can export and import presets in Lightroom without any hassle. Remember to customize your presets before exporting them to ensure they reflect your desired editing style.
References
– Adobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html
