Installing Lightroom presets can streamline your editing process and help you achieve professional-looking photo edits. All of our presets are compatible with the Lightroom Mobile App, Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic, and Photoshop CC.

Our presets are also fully compatible with older versions of Lightroom (Lightroom 4-6). All our preset collections include .lrtemplate versions of the preset files as well as the .xmp and .dng files.

Installing Lightroom presets is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. Follow along with our guide to learn how to install your Lightroom Presets. The installation process is different for each version of Lightroom. Scroll through the guide to find the right install for your version Lightroom.

What Are Lightroom Presets?

Lightroom presets are predefined settings that can be applied to your photos with just one-click. Think of them as high quality photo filters. They can help you achieve a certain aesthetic or edit on your images without having to manually adjust every setting. Presets are a great way to speed up your editing workflow and maintain consistency in your photos.

How To Install Lightroom Presets For Lightroom CC & Lightroom Classic Desktop Mac & Windows

1. Download your presets: Start by downloading the preset zip files to your computer. These files come in a .zip format and do not need to be extracted before you use them.

2. Open Lightroom: Launch Lightroom on your computer and navigate to the Develop module.

3. Locate the Presets panel: In the left-hand panel, you will find the Presets tab. Click on the '+' icon next to the Presets panel and select 'Import Presets'.

4. Import your presets: Locate the folder where you saved your preset files and select the zip folder you want to import. Click 'Import' to add the presets to your Lightroom library.

5. Apply your installed presets: Once the presets are installed, you can apply them to your photos by simply clicking on the preset name in the Presets panel.

How To Install Lightroom Presets For Lightroom 4-6 (Older Versions) Mac & Windows

1. Download your presets: Start by downloading the preset zip files to your computer. These files come in a .zip format and need to be extracted before you can use them.

2. Open Lightroom: For Windows users click on "Edit" and then "Preferences" in the header menu, then click on "Presets". For Mac users click "Lightroom" and then "Preferences" in the header menu and then on "Presets".

3. Click on the button: "Show Lightroom Presets Folder". Then Click on "Lightroom". Click on "Develop Presets".

4. Copy and paste your downloaded presets into the "Develop Presets" folder.

5. Now close and relaunch your Lightroom. Your presets will now be installed in your Presets panel.

Installing Lightroom Presets In Lightroom Mobile

For Lightroom Mobile how you install your presets depends on your device (iPhone or Android) and whether or not you are using Lightroom Desktop.

Installing Lightroom Presets In Lightroom Mobile With Desktop Lightroom

If you have Lightroom on your Desktop you can install your presets to your Lightroom and sync your installed presets to your mobile device. Just follow the directions above for installing your desktop presets and make sure you have sync turned on. For an in-depth guide on syncing your installed presets you can read more from Adobe’s Blog.

Installing Lightroom Presets In Lightroom Mobile For Android

1. Download your presets and open your Lightroom App. Click on one of your images in your LR App so you can access the Presets Tab. Click on Presets.

2. Click on the three vertical dots. You will see a new screen pop up. Now click on "Import Presets”. Now you will see a new screen with the list of your recent downloads and files. Select the “Android Presets.zip” file you just downloaded.

3. On the next screen you will see a text box that says "Presets Imported". Congratulations you successfully installed your new Presets!

Installing Lightroom Presets In Lightroom Mobile For iPhone

Assuming you have the Lightroom App already downloaded you can follow along on how to install and save your Presets. This process works for both the free and paid Lightroom App.

1. Download your preset zip files. To locate your downloaded preset files open the "Files" App on your iPhone. Click on the zip file you downloaded to uncompress the file and a blue folder with the same name will appear. Click on that folder. Select all the files and click on the square with the arrow at the bottom of the screen. Click on the Lightroom App. You may have to scroll through your list to find the app. Click on "Launch Lightroom Now".

2. Your Preset files will now be uploaded to your "All Photos" album in your Lightroom App. Click on one DNG photo file. Click on the three dots in the top right corner. A new screen will pop. On this new screen click on "Create Preset". A new screen will pop up. Name your Preset and select a New Preset Group. Name the Preset Group. When finished click the checkmark in the top right corner. Congratulations you have saved your Preset!

3. Now to the exciting part, using your installed Presets!! Click on an image you want to edit in your Lightroom App. Click on the "Presets" icon in the bottom section of your App. A list of Preset Groups will show up. Make you are on “Yours”. Select the Preset group you created. Then click on your Preset to apply it. Click the checkmark in the bottom right corner.

4. To Get all your presets installed repeat the saving steps for each DNG File you imported to your Lightroom App. Repeat the download process for each Preset Collection you downloaded. You will now have all your presets installed on your Lightroom App.

You can also view the full install instructions as a video on our YouTube.

Organizing Your Installed Lightroom Presets

It's a good idea to organize your installed presets into folders based on their style or theme. This will make it easier to find the preset you want to use and keep your editing process efficient. All of our presets are named and come in organized files.

By following these steps, you can easily install Lightroom presets and take your photo editing to the next level. Experiment with different presets to find the ones that best suit your style and enhance your images.

You can shop all our Lightroom Preset Collections on our Preset Shop. If you need any help installing your presets or have any questions please reach out to us by filling our our contact form.