Getting Started
What are Lightroom presets?
A quick introduction to Lightroom presets and how they instantly transform your photos with one tap.
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Step-by-step
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A Lightroom preset is a saved combination of edits like exposure, color, and contrast.
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When you apply a preset, Lightroom changes those settings on your photo in one tap.
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Presets are designed to give you a consistent look across many photos.
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Your 123presets work in Lightroom Mobile, Lightroom Desktop, and Lightroom Classic.
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After applying a preset, you can still fine-tune any setting yourself.
Helpful tip
Presets are a starting point. Slightly adjusting exposure or white balance after applying one usually gives the best result.
Common mistake
Presets do not change the composition of your photo — they only adjust colors and tones.
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