Install in Lightroom Classic

Step-by-step guide to importing XMP presets into Adobe Lightroom Classic.

About Lightroom Classic

Lightroom Classic is Adobe's professional desktop photo editing application with powerful preset management capabilities. It's the most popular choice among professional photographers and offers the most complete preset experience.

Import via the Presets Panel

This is the easiest way to import presets in Lightroom Classic:

Open Lightroom Classic and switch to the Develop module (press D)
In the left panel, find the Presets panel
Click the + icon next to "Presets"
Select "Import Presets..."
Navigate to your downloaded XMP file and select it
Click Import

Lightroom Classic Presets panel with Import option highlighted — The Presets panel in Lightroom Classic's Develop module

Automatic "Hyperfocal" folder

When you import presets downloaded from Hyperfocal, Lightroom automatically creates a "Hyperfocal" preset group to keep them organized. All your Hyperfocal presets will appear together in this folder, but you are free to rename and move them.

Applying Your Preset

Once imported, using your preset is simple:

Select a photo in your Library or Develop module
In the Develop module, expand the Presets panel
Find your preset in the "Hyperfocal" folder
Hover over the preset to preview the effect
Click the preset to apply it to your image

Applying a preset in Lightroom Classic Develop module — Hover to preview, click to apply

Batch Applying Presets

To apply a preset to multiple photos at once:

In the Library module, select multiple photos (hold Cmd/Ctrl and click)
Go to the Quick Develop panel on the right
Click "Saved Preset" dropdown
Select your preset

Alternatively, apply a preset to one photo, then sync the settings to others using Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + S.

Troubleshooting

Preset not appearing after import?

Try restarting Lightroom Classic
Ensure the file isn't corrupted by re-downloading from Hyperfocal

Preset looks different than expected?

Presets are starting points that interact with your photo's existing characteristics. Different lighting, exposure, and colors in your original photo will affect how the preset looks. See our guide on Tweaking & Customizing Presets for tips on adjusting presets to match your specific photos.

Related Guides

Installing in Lightroom CC: For the cloud-based version
Installing in Photoshop ACR: For Adobe Camera Raw
Organizing into Folders: Keep your presets organized
Tweaking & Customizing Presets: Fine-tune for your photos