FAQ: How to Install Lightroom Presets

by Kelli Bateman

Downloading Instructions for mobile:

  1. Check your Email: Look for an email or visit the website from which you purchased the Lightroom presets. You should have received a download link or a file attachment.

  2. Download and Unzip the Preset Files: Tap on the download link or open the file attachment on your mobile device. If the presets are in a compressed folder (ZIP), you'll need to extract them. Use a file manager app (such as Files on iOS or File Manager on Android) to unzip the folder. Choose a location on your device where you want to save the extracted files.

  3. Install Adobe Lightroom Mobile: If you haven't already, install the Adobe Lightroom Mobile app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). Ensure you have the latest version of the app.

  4. Import the Presets: Open the Lightroom Mobile app on your device. Tap the "+" button to create a new album. Give it a name, and tap "Create." Open the album you just created.

  5. Add the Preset Files: Tap the three-dot menu icon (⋮) in the top-right corner, then select "Add Photos." Navigate to the location where you extracted the preset files in Step 2. Select all the preset files you want to import.

  6. Sync and Apply the Presets: Lightroom Mobile will start uploading the preset files to the Adobe Creative Cloud. Once the upload is complete, you can access the presets in the album you created. To apply a preset to a photo, open the photo, tap the Edit icon (a slider icon at the bottom), and navigate to the Presets tab. You'll find the imported presets there. Simply tap on a preset to apply it to the photo.

That's it! You have successfully downloaded and imported your purchased Lightroom presets on your mobile device. 

 

Downloading Instructions for the computer:

  1. Unzip the Preset Files: If the presets are in a compressed folder (ZIP), you need to extract them. Right-click on the folder and select "Extract All" or a similar option. Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the extracted files.

  2. Open Lightroom: Launch Adobe Lightroom on your computer. Make sure you have the latest version of Lightroom installed for compatibility with the presets.

  3. Import the Presets: In Lightroom, go to the "Develop" module by clicking on the "Develop" tab in the top-right corner. In the left-hand side panel, find the "Presets" section. Right-click on "Presets" and select "Import."

  4. Select the Preset Files: A file browser window will appear. Navigate to the location where you extracted the preset files in Step 2. Select all the preset files you want to import. You can select multiple presets by holding down the Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) key while clicking on the files.

  5. Import the Presets: Click the "Import" button in the file browser window to import the selected preset files. Lightroom will process the presets and add them to your Presets panel.

  6. Access and Apply the Presets: After importing, you can find the presets in the Presets panel on the left-hand side. Expand the preset folders to see the individual presets. To apply a preset to a photo, simply click on the desired preset. Lightroom will automatically adjust the settings of the selected photo according to the preset.

That's it! You have successfully downloaded and imported your purchased Lightroom presets. 

Purchase my package of 10 presets here!

Here is a YouTube video that I find really helpful with step-by-step instructions on how to upload presets to Lightroom! :)

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