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HAWPhotography
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December 20, 2015
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How can I sync my Lightroom CC presets between 2 computer?

Is there anyway I can sync my presets, watermarks, etc between 2 different PCs

rpandita
rpanditaCorrect answer
Inspiring
December 20, 2015

Hi HAWPhotography,

Greetings.

1. Open up Lightroom on the computer that has all your presets.

2. Open  "Preferences"

3. In the Preferences window, locate and click the Presets tab, then click "Show Lightroom Presets Folder"

4. Locate the Develop Presets folder and in that folder you should see all your presets

You can copy all your presets and load them on your new computer > in Lightroom > in the Develop Presets folder. You can find that folder by following the steps 1-4. Hope that helps!

Check this link - Exporting Lightroom Presets and Templates | Lightroom Fanatic

Regards

Rohit

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Akshay Harshe Photography
Participant
January 4, 2018

It is really bad that adobe has not yet introduced to sync presets. There are all kinds of presets that are integral part of the workflow and you tend to create new ones quite often especially when you are building your workflow.

rpandita Copying and pasting is a really sucky and hackey way of doing the going forward, I hope Adobe will introduce this feature on priority. This post is from 2015 today is 2018 and adobe still hasn't introduced this feature..that is a shame.

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    Brundog
    Participant
    September 7, 2023

    Just started getting into editing. I have a server that is my daily use PC and a gaming rig that is more powerful and liquid cooled. I usually use my server, as the gaming rig is shutdown unless I'm gaming. Thus I just researched this topic. How disapointing..

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    Rikk Flohr-Retired
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    Rikk Flohr-Retired
    September 8, 2023

    You’ve posted to a very old thread. It is highly unlikely that the issue described in this thread, though not impossible, is the same issue which you are currently experiencing. Rather than resurrect an old thread that is seemingly similar, you are better posting to a new thread with fresh, complete information including system information, a complete description of the problem and step-by-step instructions for reproduction. 

     

    In the unlikely event the issue is the same, we will merge you back into the appropriate location. 

     

    Thank you!

     

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    Rikk Flohr: Adobe Photography Org
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    richardplondonCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 20, 2017

    Further to that link: there are other user configuration / support files too, relevant to LR.

    These are found under "CameraRaw" in the same parent location, as the "Lightroom" folder mentioned.

    One workable approach is to sync the contents of both of these folders on an ongoing basis, via e.g. Dropbox (using the locally installed Dropbox app, suitably configured).

    There is no need to involve Adobe CC storage in particular.

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    rpandita
    rpanditaCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    December 20, 2015

    Hi HAWPhotography,

    Greetings.

    1. Open up Lightroom on the computer that has all your presets.

    2. Open  "Preferences"

    3. In the Preferences window, locate and click the Presets tab, then click "Show Lightroom Presets Folder"

    4. Locate the Develop Presets folder and in that folder you should see all your presets

    You can copy all your presets and load them on your new computer > in Lightroom > in the Develop Presets folder. You can find that folder by following the steps 1-4. Hope that helps!

    Check this link - Exporting Lightroom Presets and Templates | Lightroom Fanatic

    Regards

    Rohit

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    wee_ag
    Participating Frequently
    January 1, 2017

    With all the Cloud technology behind Creative 'CLOUD' this is the best way to sync between multiple computers on the same account? Disappointed.

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      Rob_Cullen
      Community Expert
      Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 1, 2017

      Yes- as users we often think of functions that would benefit us. (This is a User-to-user forum)

      Make a suggestion at- Photoshop Family Customer Community

      But know that at the moment the "Creative Cloud" is merely Adobe's method of registering and updating software. The "Cloud" for Lightroom only basically allows syncing photos between one computer and a 'mobile' device- not two computers.

      Copying presets, etc, still requires copy&paste methods as per Rohit above. Many users also use Dropbox (or similar) to make their presets available anywhere.

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      Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.4.1, Photoshop 27.8, ACR 18.4, Lightroom 9.4, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .
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