How to Install

Presets in
Lightroom CC

Lightroom CC
all versions
A Note for Lightroom Mobile Users

This tutorial will guide you through the desktop

installation then the mobile sync.
Mobile
It is recommended to first install presets on
desktop and then sync with mobile.
1. Prepare your presets folder
Download and unzip your presets folder.
2. Open Lightroom
Launch Lightroom as your normally would.
3. Go to Edit and Click Presets
Go to the Edit section of Lightroom and click the
Presets button at the bottom of the panel.
4. Click the “More” icon (…)
In the Presets section of the edit panel, click the
three dots (…) then select Import Presets.
5. Import the XMP Zip file
Inside the zip file for the presets you purchased, there
will be another zip file that contains the letters XMP.
Select that zip file and click Import.
6. Presets are ready!
Your presets are now installed and you can start using
them from the Presets panel.

Note: Some presets may be hidden by default. To

reveal them, click the “More” (…) button at the top of
the Presets panel, then uncheck Hide Partially
Compatibile Presets.
7. Try them out
Select a preset from the Presets menu to try out a look
or simply hover over them for a preview.
8. Sync Lightroom Mobile (optional)
If you’re using Lightroom with a subscription, you can
use your new presets on the Lightroom Mobile app.
Launch your Lightroom Mobile app from your device.
From the top menu bar, click the Cloud icon.
9. Make sure you’re syncing
Ensure you have syncing enabled. If you do, the top
of the cloud menu will say Synced and Backed Up.
If you are not syncing, make sure you are signed in by
tapping Settings (gear icon) from the top menu bar.
10. Start editing
From the top menu bar, tap Library (books icon) and
select a photo.
Slide the bottom tool bar all the way to the left then
tap Presets.
11. Find your presets
Lightroom automatically opens the preset you last used.
Minimize this by tapping the arrow next to the folder.
Tap the presets you’d like to use.
12. Use your presets
Tap the preset to apply it to your image! Tap the
checkmark to save it.
Enjoy!