Install in Lightroom CC

How to import presets into Adobe Lightroom CC (cloud-based) on desktop and mobile.

About Lightroom CC

Lightroom CC (also called Lightroom, without "Classic") is Adobe's cloud-based photo editing app. It syncs your photos and presets across desktop, web, and mobile devices. Presets you import on desktop will automatically appear on your phone and tablet.

Lightroom CC vs Lightroom Classic

Not sure which version you have? Lightroom CC has a simpler, darker interface and syncs to the cloud. Lightroom Classic has a more traditional interface with modules (Library, Develop, etc.). If you have Classic, see our Lightroom Classic guide.

Installing on Desktop (Mac/Windows)

Open Lightroom on your computer
Click File in the menu bar
Select "Import Profiles & Presets..."
Navigate to your downloaded XMP file
Select the file and click Import

Lightroom CC File menu with Import Profiles & Presets option — Import presets from the File menu in Lightroom CC

Alternatively, you can import presets via the ... menu in the Presets panel:

Lightroom CC Presets panel menu with Import Presets option — You can also import via the Presets panel menu

Your preset will appear in the Presets panel under the "Hyperfocal" folder.

Installing on Mobile (iOS/Android)

Lightroom mobile Presets panel with Import option — Import via the Presets panel menu

You can import presets directly into the Lightroom mobile app:

Download the XMP file to your device
Open Lightroom and go to the Presets panel
Tap the ... icon in the top right
Select "Import Presets"
Navigate to your downloaded file and import it

Cloud Sync

Presets imported on any device will automatically sync across all your devices via Adobe Creative Cloud.

Installing via Lightroom Web

You can also import presets through the web interface:

Go to lightroom.adobe.com
Sign in with your Adobe ID
Open any photo in Edit mode
Click the Presets icon in the right panel
Click the three dots menu (...) and select "Import Presets"
Upload your XMP file

Lightroom Web presets panel with import option — Import presets directly from Lightroom Web

Applying Presets

On Desktop:

Select a photo
Click the Presets icon or press Shift+P to open the Presets panel
Find your preset in the "Hyperfocal" folder and click to apply

On Mobile:

Open a photo
Swipe through the tools at the bottom to find Presets
Browse your presets and tap to apply
Tap the checkmark to confirm

Syncing Across Devices

One of Lightroom CC's best features is automatic sync. Once you import a preset:

It appears on all your devices within minutes
Any preset groups/folders you create also sync
Edits made with presets sync across all your devices

Troubleshooting

Preset not syncing to mobile?

Ensure you're signed into the same Adobe account on all devices
Check your internet connection
Try closing and reopening Lightroom on mobile
Look for a sync icon in the app; it should show activity when syncing

Can't find the Presets panel?

On desktop, click the Presets icon or press Shift+P. On mobile, open a photo and swipe through the tools at the bottom to find Presets.

Related Guides

Installing in Lightroom Classic: For the desktop-only version
Installing in Photoshop ACR: For Adobe Camera Raw
Tweaking & Customizing Presets: Adjust presets for your photos
Managing Your Presets: Keep your library organized