Lightroom & Camera Raw Preset Tool

Install, Back Up and Share Lightroom Presets in One Click

Preset Installer manages every .xmp preset across Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC and Camera Raw in a single app — no manual drag-and-drop, no folder digging. Back your library up to the cloud and share entire packs with anyone through a short Preset Key.

Free download for your computer How it works →

Preset Installer interface showing Lightroom presets organized into groups

Features

Everything You Need for Your Preset Library

One app for installing presets, cloud backup, key-based sharing and ZIP downloads from your account — all included free.

Install

One-Click Preset Install

Drops .xmp files into the right Lightroom or Camera Raw folder in seconds — even when the host app is open. Manual drag-and-drop is over.

Cloud Backup

Safe in the Cloud

Every preset and profile is automatically backed up. Switching computers or reinstalling your OS will not cost you a single look.

Preset Key

Share With a Single Key

Generate a Preset Key for any group. Friends paste the key into their app and the presets land in their library instantly.

Your Archive

ZIP Downloads from Your Account

Sign in to your account and download any of your own preset groups as a ZIP — handy for offline backups, manual archiving or moving to a different editor.

Lightroom preset installation screen — preset groups listed inside Preset Installer

No More Manual Drag-and-Drop

Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC and Camera Raw all use different folders and slightly different formats. Preset Installer detects which version is installed and writes every preset exactly where it belongs.

Got a new computer? Sign in with the same account and your library reappears — keep editing your photos with the exact same colors right where you left off.

Preset Key — The Shortest Way to Share

Pick a single preset, a group or your entire library and create a Preset Key. Your friend installs Preset Installer, pastes the key, and the presets land in their library instantly — no technical knowledge required on their side.

No email attachments, no Drive links, no zipped uploads. You only share a short code; the app handles the rest.

Preset Key sharing screen — copyable unique code for a preset pack

Preset Installer in 3 Steps

From install to first share in under five minutes.

Download the App

Free for macOS and Windows. Setup takes 30 seconds and needs no extra configuration.
Back Up Your Presets Safely

The app gathers every preset and profile from your Lightroom and Camera Raw library into a single view. Hit "Back up" once — everything else lands in the cloud automatically.
Share or Restore

Generate a Preset Key for any pack and send it to a friend. Move to a new device? Sign in and your library is back instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Preset Installer.

Which Lightroom versions does Preset Installer support?

It works with Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC (mobile included), Photoshop and Bridge through the Camera Raw engine. Any .xmp preset or profile is detected automatically.

What does a Preset Key do — can someone access my account with it?

A Preset Key only unlocks the pack you assign to it. It never grants access to your account or other files, and you can revoke any key at any time.

How do I use a Preset Key someone sent me?

Install Preset Installer on your computer, paste the key into the "Install with Key" field and the presets drop into your Lightroom library in one click — no extra download or manual setup needed.

Is Preset Installer free?

Yes. Preset backup, install and Preset Key sharing are free on macOS and Windows; the current per-account limit is 2000 presets.