Free Presets For Lightroom
You’ll Want To Keep
Discover a collection of 10 free Lightroom presets for any style.
Make your portraits, landscapes, and street photos look like magazine covers.
You’ll find 10 Lightroom Presets in this Pack
Sand
A warm, almost unitone Preset
Dusk
A dark and gloomy Preset with a raised black point
Midday
A soft and warm Preset for daytime photos
Natural Contrast
A light, high-contrast Preset
Sage Green
A slightly more contrasting Preset than Coffee & Roses, with a greenish tint and an emphasis on the skin tones
Dramatic
A contrasting Preset with cool greens and skin accents
Hellen
A contrasting Preset with cold shadows
Hot Day
A warm, rich Preset with a reddish tint
Coffee & Roses
A soft Preset with reduced exposure and contrast, plus atmospheric toning
Smooth
A warm, rich Preset with glow and smoothed skin achieved by low sharpness and contrast
Keep in mind that a Preset’s default effect might be too strong for your photo. If it is, simply switch to the Edits tab and adjust the tools according to your taste.
Easily Install and Apply Lightroom Free Presets
Here’s a quick way to start using your presets, in only 5 steps:
1.
Download free Lightroom presets pack from the email we send you.
2.
Unzip the folder to an easy-to-find location.
3.
Open Lightroom on desktop or mobile.
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In the Presets panel, click “+” → Import Presets and select the files.
5.
Apply a preset to your photo, then adjust exposure, contrast, or colors if needed.
✨ Done! Your free Lightroom presets are ready to go.
How to Install
Once you’ve downloaded your chosen photo presets, the next step is to install them into your Lightroom application. Here, we’ll walk you through the installation process and explain how you can start using your new tools effectively.
1. Launch Adobe Lightroom
Open the Adobe Lightroom application on your desktop. If you haven’t installed it yet, you can download it from Adobe’s official website. Once the app is open, navigate to the Develop module.
2. Find the Presets Panel
On the left side of the screen, you’ll see the Presets Panel. If it’s not visible, you can open it by going to the “Window” menu, selecting “Panels,” and then clicking on “Presets.”
3. Import Your Presets
At the top of the Presets Panel, you’ll see a “+” sign. Click on it, and a dropdown menu will appear. Select “Import Presets.” Navigate to the location where you saved the unzipped presets. Select the presets (these will be .xmp or .lrtemplate files) and click “Import.”
4. Launch Adobe Lightroom
Once your Lightroom presets are imported, they will appear in the Presets Panel under a new folder. Click on the folder to view and use your imported presets. To apply a preset, just click on its name while you’re in the Develop module. The effect will be immediately visible on your photo.
How to Use Free Presets for Adobe Lightroom Creatively
Tell Stories Through Color
Switch between warm, soft tones or cool, moody vibes to give the same photo a whole new narrative.
Build Your Own Style
Use a preset as a base, then tweak exposure, contrast, and colors until it feels uniquely yours.
Create Consistent Galleries
Apply the same preset pack to a whole series of images for a professional, cohesive look.
Edit for Different Platforms
Prepare one version for Instagram, another for your portfolio, or even for print—all from the same photo.
Learn While You Edit
See how each preset changes shadows, highlights, or tones, and use it as a learning tool to improve your skills.
Creators
The Skylum team works with hundreds of professional photographers and retouchers to bring you Templates that top photographers use to create their masterpieces. The Skylum AI Lab analyzes the photos and workflows of photographers and creates Templates that are accessible to everyone and that take advantage of the advanced technology under the hood of LuminarAI. Our mission is to cut the time and effort it takes to make a striking photo and allow everyone to enjoy photo editing and photography.
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Learn moreFAQ
Can I really get presets for free?
Yes, absolutely! The Skylum team has created a set of free Lightroom presets to make your editing easier. Simply download them and start enhancing your images right away.
How do I get Lightroom presets?
Lightroom presets download is staightforward. Just fill out the form with your email address, and we’ll send the presets straight to your inbox.
How many presets will I get?
You'll get 10 presets for Lightroom for free. They include a variety of styles like warm, soft, dark, gloomy, rich, reddish, and greenish tones, perfect for both high-contrast and low-contrast photos. You'll definitely find a style that suits your needs.
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