The latest version of Lightroom Classic allows easier-than-ever preset installation! To begin, make sure your software is up-to-date via Help > Updates...

Let's begin at your Luxe Downloads Page:

In this article we'll focus on the first two options:

AUTOMATIC INSTALLERS and MANUAL INSTALLATION | XMP Files 

Choose your installation method:
Auto-Installation
Quick XMP Manual Installation
Video Guides: MAC | WINDOWS

How to use the Auto-installer to add your Presets to Lightroom Classic

The install process should be as simple as: Download, Run Installer, and Restart Lightroom Classic! Here we'll break it all down in smaller steps so you know exactly what to expect! 

1. Download the appropriate installer for your operating system. (Windows or Mac) 

2. Double-click to run/mount the installer you downloaded. The Windows installer will appear as a Luxe Logo .exe file in your Downloads. The Mac installer will appear as a .dmg in your Downloads. 

3. Once complete, close the dialogue box.

5. Your presets are installed! Check the Presets tab for your new presets. Images must be loaded in your Lightroom Gallery to view installed presets. 

How to Import your Presets in Lightroom Classic

The process should be as simple as: Download & Import!  Here we'll break it all down in smaller steps so you know exactly what to expect! 

1. Download the MANUAL INSTALLATION | XMP Presets from your Luxe Download Link.
   
   
   
2. Do not open or unzip your downloaded files. 
   • • MAC USERS NOTE (If Safari is instantly unzipping your XMP files)
       

       1. Open Safari
       2. Click Preferences
       3. Under general tab, uncheck the option at the bottom which reads "Open "safe" files after downloading".
       
       

3. Launch Lightroom Classic. Make sure you have images in your library! 
   
   
4. In the Develop tab, locate the Presets Panel under the navigator on the left hand side. 
   
   
5. From the Presets Panel Click "+" and select "Import Presets" from the drop-down.
   
   
   
6. Locate the .zip files you downloaded in your "Downloads" folder, select all, and click "Import" 
   
   
   
   A progress bar will appear to let you know your presets are being added to LRC: 
   
   
   
7. Your presets are installed! Click the little arrow pointing toward the installed folder(s) to expand and view your presets. Hover to preview, click to apply! 
   

Note: You can NOT import .LRTEMPLATE local adjustment brush files as general presets. Follow our guide to brushes here!

Need Help? Email our support team for 1:1 support and troubleshooting at support@theluxelens.com