With Lightroom Classic, older versions require a different format of presets. If your version of Lightroom Classic is older than April 2018, scroll down to the corresponding instructions. For all versions since April 2018 (version 7.3 and up), do the following:
Version 7.3 and newer (after April 2018)
To install the presets:
- Download the ZIP file that begins with [XMP]. Do not extract it.
- Open Lightroom Classic and go to File → Import Develop Profiles and Presets... at the top of the screen.
- Navigate to the ZIP file you have downloaded in step 1 and click Import.
- Done.
To use the presets:
- Select a photo you'd like to edit and go to the Develop module (top right).
- On the left you will see a section called Presets. You'll find all your presets there. Hover over them to preview. Click to apply.
- After applying, an Amount slider will appear at the top of the Presets section. Here you can adjust the intensity of the preset.
Version 7.2 and older (Before April 2018)
- Download the ZIP file that begins with [LRTEMPLATE] and extract it.
- This will reveal a folder containing a set of files ending in “.lrtemplate”
- Open Lightroom Classic and go to the Develop module (top right).
- On the left you will see a section called Presets. There may already be some presets there.
- Right-click anywhere inside that section and select New Folder.
- Name that folder according to the preset pack you have (e.g.: ajust Presets – Moody Brown).
- Highlight the folder you have just created by clicking on it.
- Now right-click on the folder and select Import…
- Navigate to the files you have extracted in step 1 and select all of the .lrtemplate files and click Import.
- Your presets will now be listed in the Presets section.