Syncing presets from desktop to Lightroom Mobile in 2026 is easiest with cloud sync—but XMP import and DNG presets can be more reliable depending on your workflow. This guide explains why the “same...
Beyond the Yellow Hue: Mastering Presets for Radiant Photos in 2026
Warm presets can make teeth look yellow, eye whites look “dirty,” and skin turn sallow. This guide shows a repeatable Lightroom workflow—WB first, small HSL moves, and local masking—to keep the moo...
Why Your Go-To Lightroom Presets Are Acting Up After an Update (And How to Fix It)
Lightroom presets not working after an update? Learn why Lightroom changes color rendering, profiles, and processing—and follow a 5-minute rescue workflow (Exposure → Highlights/Shadows → White Bal...
Camera Body Switcheroo? Here's How to Fix Your Presets!
New camera body, same presets—different results. Your RAW baseline changes (color science, white balance behavior, profiles, dynamic range, and noise), so presets can suddenly push skin, greens, an...
Mobile vs. DSLR: Why Your Presets Aren't Playing Nice (Even in 2026!)
Lightroom presets look different on iPhone vs DSLR because the files start differently—smaller sensors, phone lens/processing (HDR, sharpening, noise reduction), and often JPEG vs RAW headroom. Thi...
Adobe Color vs. Camera Matching Profiles: Decoding Presets for Stellar Photos
Adobe Color is usually the best default with third-party presets because it gives a more consistent, “universal” RAW starting point. Use Camera Matching profiles when you want your RAW to resemble ...
Unlock Perfect Edits: The Ultimate Guide to Fixing Camera Profile Mismatches
If your Lightroom preset looks “wrong,” the problem is often the camera profile—not the preset. Profiles (Adobe Color vs Camera Matching) set the RAW color/tone foundation before any slider...