Your presets are valuable. Copy the entire Settings folder to an external drive or cloud storage.
In the context of Lightroom, an XMP file acts as a sidecar file. When you edit a photo (adjusting exposure, contrast, color grading, etc.), Lightroom saves those instructions. Instead of altering your original RAW image (which is a sacred, unchangeable file), Lightroom writes the edit instructions into a small XMP file. lightroom presets xmp
In this ultimate guide, we will deep-dive into everything you need to know about XMP presets for Lightroom, including their advantages, installation methods for both Desktop and Mobile, troubleshooting tips, and where to find the best ones. Your presets are valuable
You have two main options: