How to install presets

A step by step guide to install the Krautkopf presets

Download the Lightroom presets. The presets come in a zip archive and must first be unpacked.

Lightroom Classic

  • Open Lightroom Classic.
  • Switch to Develop mode (top right).
  • Click on the + symbol in the left column under the 'Presets' tab.
  • Select 'Import Presets...'
  • Select the two Krautkopf preset folders with the .xmp files and confirm the process with Import.

Lightroom CC

  • Open Lightroom CC.
  • Click on the Presets icon (Two Circles / Intersection).
  • Click on the three dots icon in the left preset column.
  • Select 'Import Presets...'.
  • Select the two Krautkopf preset folders with the .xmp files and confirm the process with Import.

Lightroom Mobile

  • Transfer the .dng files to your smartphone (Airdrop, Cloud, Dropbox, etc.).
  • Open Lightroom Mobile.
  • Tap on the left blue + icon in the library at the bottom and add the .dng files.
  • For each photo, tap the three dots at the top right and then tap Create Preset.
  • Select all options except exposure and white balance and save the settings as a new preset.
  • Repeat this step for all individual .dng files.