Lightroom presets and profiles help streamline photo editing, allowing you to apply professional-grade adjustments with a single click. Whether you’re using Lightroom Classic, Lightroom (Cloud-Based), or Lightroom Mobile, this guide will walk you through the installation process step by step.

Installing Presets in Lightroom Classic

Step 1. Launch Lightroom Classic – Open the Lightroom Classic application on your desktop.

Step 2. Go to the Develop Module – Click on Develop at the top menu bar.

Step 3. Locate the Presets Panel – On the left side, find the Presets section.

Step 4. Import the Presets – Right-click inside the Presets panel and select Import.

Step 5. Choose Your Preset File – Navigate to the preset file (.XMP or .LRTEMPLATE) and click Import.

Step 6. Find and Apply the Presets – Once imported, the presets will appear in the Presets panel for use.

Installing Profiles in Lightroom Classic

Step 1. Open Lightroom Classic – Start the application on your computer.

Step 2. Go to the Develop Module – Click Develop at the top of the screen.

Step 3. Open the Profile Browser – Click the four-square icon in the Basic panel to open the Profile Browser.

Step 4. Import Profiles – Click the + icon in the Profile Browser and select Import Profiles.

Step 5. Choose the Profile File – Navigate to the .XMP profile file you downloaded and click Import.

Step 6. Access the Installed Profile – The imported profiles will now be visible in the Profile Browser under the User Profiles section.

Step 7. Apply the Profile – Click on the desired profile to instantly apply it to your image.

Troubleshooting Tips

If presets are not showing up, restart Lightroom and check again.

Make sure you are importing the correct file format for your version of Lightroom.

If imported presets are not visible in Lightroom Classic, check if you have the Store Presets with this Catalog option enabled in Preferences > Presets.

If profiles are grayed out, ensure that you are working with a RAW file, as some profiles are not compatible with JPEG images.

If Lightroom crashes during import, try importing a few presets or profiles at a time instead of all at once.

If a profile or preset is missing, check the Manage Profiles or Manage Presets option in the Profile or Preset Browser to ensure it is enabled.