The query, “Where are Lightroom presets stored?” doesn’t appear too complicated, which implies you’d count on a easy reply. But, this isn’t the case. This is definitely a loaded query.
Quick reply: To find the place Lightroom presets are saved, go to the Lightroom Develop module, open the Presets panel, right-click (Option-click on Mac) on any preset and choose the Show in Explorer (Show in Finder on Mac) choice. You might be taken to the situation of the preset in your pc.
Depending in your platform (Mac or Win), the model of Lightroom, or this system’s settings, Lightroom presets could be saved in numerous areas all through your pc.
If you employ the default Lightroom configuration, the presets are saved deep contained in the Camera RAW setting folder and much away from the Lightroom set up information or the situation of the Lightroom Catalog.
In Windows: C:Users[user name]AppDataRoamingAdobeCameraUncookedSettings
In MacOS: /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CameraUncooked/Settings
If you alter your Lightroom Preferences and inform this system to retailer Develop Presets subsequent to the Catalog (that is what I do), the presets are saved in a sub-folder subsequent to the Catalog. But, because the Catalog can reside anyplace in your pc, this doesn’t assist pinpoint the presets’ location.
In the spring of 2018, Adobe modified the format of Lightroom Develop Presets from .lrtemplate to .xmp and, on the identical time, modified the default location of the presets. This signifies that previous to Lightroom Classic CC v7.3, the presets are saved in a distinct location.
Fear not; I’ll present you two straightforward methods to find your presets no matter your configuration.
So, Where are my Lightroom presets saved?
Option 1
To establish the situation of your Lightroom presets, from the highest most important menu, select
Edit > Preferences (
Click Show Lightroom Develop Presets. This will take you to the situation of the Settings folder the place the develop presets are saved.
In Lightroom variations earlier than the Lightroom Classic CC v7.3, choose the SHOW LIGHTROOM PRESET FOLDER to get the identical outcomes. The location of the presets might be completely different.
Option 2
Go to Lightroom’s Develop module and find the Presets Panel on the left facet. Expand it whether it is closed.
See additionally: How to Organize Lightroom Presets
Right-click (Option-click on Mac) on any preset contained in the panel and choose the Show In Explorer (Show In Finder on Mac) choice. This takes you to the situation of the chosen preset.
Since the presets listed contained in the Presets panel could be saved in several areas, this selection typically proves to be very helpful.
Related: How to Export Lightroom Presets
While “Where are Lightroom presets stored?” is by far the preferred query I’m requested by photographers utilizing my presets, the subsequent two widespread questions are: “Where is my Lightroom Catalog?” and “Where does Lightroom store my photos?”
Here are fast responses to these questions.
Where is my Lightroom Catalog?
To find your energetic Lightroom Catalog, go to the primary high menu and choose:
Edit > Catalog Settings… (Lightroom > Catalog Settings on Mac)
This opens the Catalog Settings panel. On the highest, you’ll find the situation of your Lightroom Catalog. Click the Show button to go to the Catalog location in your pc.
It is that easy!
Where does Lightroom retailer photographs?
This query outcomes from not totally understanding how Lightroom handles our photographs. Contrary to the widespread false impression that Lightroom doesn’t manage photographs, it doesn’t change the situation of our photos. When we import photographs into Lightroom, we specify the place the pictures must be saved. Based on our choice, Lightroom copies the information to the required location. This signifies that if a photographer doesn’t have a stable group system, photographs could be scattered throughout completely different areas on the pc and on numerous exterior exhausting drives.
Related: How to Copy and Paste Edits in Lightroom
To decide the place every picture is saved, Right Click (Option-Click on Mac) on any picture and choose Show in Explorer (Show in Finder on Mac).
This takes you to the situation of the chosen picture in your pc.