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Corniger
Inspiring
March 28, 2025
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Applying a user preset to all selected images

  • March 28, 2025
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Hey there,

 

I have recently created a preset using the Spyder Color Checker. I'm trying to apply said preset to all 200 images of the series other than by selecting each individually and clicking the preset. I've been working with LR since 10 years now, so I'm asking myself what's going on.

I have found all sorts of (outdated) guides on how to achieve this, since the logical way via "Sync" doesn't seem to work - via Develop module, Quick Develop etc. Once I click any other image than the "root" image to check, no matter what I sync, the preset isn't being applied automatically.

 

I just can't believe this can be that difficult. Please help. Thank you!

Win 10, most recent version of LR, 14.2 release,  the build of which for some reason I can't copy from the popup

Correct answer dj_paige
  1. Select all desired images
  2. In the Develop module, turn Auto-Sync on
  3. Apply preset
  4. Turn Auto-sync off

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Rikk Flohr_Photography
Community Manager
Rikk Flohr_PhotographyCommunity Manager
March 28, 2025
  1. Library Module>Grid Mode [ G] 
  2. Select desired 
  3. Go to Quick Develop Panel - Choose Preset from the "Saved Preset" Pulldown.
Rikk Flohr: Adobe Photography Org
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CornigerAuthor
Inspiring
March 28, 2025

I had tried that, no effect!

Rikk Flohr_Photography
Community Manager
Rikk Flohr_PhotographyCommunity Manager
March 28, 2025

It may take a bit for the Library Previews to update.
If you go to Develop after applying the Preset, is the image updated? 

I just tried it and it works as expected. 

If you are applying a color checker-created profile - keep in mind it only applies to raw files and not to any 'baked' file. Are you sure they are all eligible for the Preset?

 

Rikk Flohr: Adobe Photography Org
dj_paige
dj_paigeCorrect answer
Legend
March 28, 2025
  1. Select all desired images
  2. In the Develop module, turn Auto-Sync on
  3. Apply preset
  4. Turn Auto-sync off
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    CornigerAuthor
    Inspiring
    March 28, 2025

    Interesting - there is no other, logical way than a tiny switch I never used before? What astounds me the most is that you can't check "preset" in the sync popup.


    Anyhow, this works fine, I thank you and my hair follicles praise you!

    dj_paige
    dj_paige
    Legend
    March 29, 2025
    quote

    Interesting - there is no other, logical way than a tiny switch I never used before? What astounds me the most is that you can't check "preset" in the sync popup.


    Anyhow, this works fine, I thank you and my hair follicles praise you!


    By @Corniger

     

     I never said "there is no ther logical way", there probably are. I don't see how the size of the switch is relevant here, Adobe provided the exact tool you want.

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