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Preset install guide · Lightroom 4–6 · Classic ≤ 7.2

How to install .lrtemplate presets in Lightroom 4, 5, 6 and Classic 7.2 or older

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Quick answer

In Lightroom 4–6 or Lightroom Classic 7.2 and older, go to the Develop module, right-click User Presets in the Presets panel, choose Import…, and select the .lrtemplate files from the LRTEMPLATE folder.

Works with
Lightroom 4, 5, 6 and Lightroom Classic 7.0–7.2.
File type
.lrtemplate Use the files in the LRTEMPLATE folder of your presets download.

Step by step

  1. Unzip your download

    Use the LRTEMPLATE folder.

  2. Open the Develop module

    Select a photo and press D.

  3. Import

    In the Presets panel, right-click User Presets and choose Import…. Select the .lrtemplate files and click Import.

Troubleshooting

I have the newest Lightroom Classic. Should I use these?

No. Current Lightroom Classic doesn't reliably import .lrtemplate files, and Lightroom (desktop) doesn't support them at all. Use the .xmp files and the Lightroom Classic guide instead.

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