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May 12, 2025
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LrC Metadata Preset Question - can I set it to auto fill-in?

  • May 12, 2025
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I'm constantly making new metadata presets for different events in LrC, but a lot of the information I fill in is the same each time (my name, email, phone, yes it is copyright me) -- can I keep this same-every-time information autofilled so it'll carry over into every new preset I make?  Thanks.

Correct answer Conrad_C

It’s worth noting that the way metadata presets work is the way almost all presets work in Lightroom Classic. The excellent answer by johnrellis is a technique you can use with many types of presets across Lightroom Classic.

 

For example, if you are working with a metadata preset, file renaming preset, import preset, brush mask preset, etc., in any of  those cases you can base a new preset on an existing one because they all have the Save Current Settings As New Preset command. So first make a preset that’s your baseline (containing the settings you always want in new presets), and when you want to make a new preset, start by editing your baseline preset to create a new preset variation, and then choose Save Current Settings as New Preset.

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Conrad_C
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Conrad_CCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
May 14, 2025

It’s worth noting that the way metadata presets work is the way almost all presets work in Lightroom Classic. The excellent answer by johnrellis is a technique you can use with many types of presets across Lightroom Classic.

 

For example, if you are working with a metadata preset, file renaming preset, import preset, brush mask preset, etc., in any of  those cases you can base a new preset on an existing one because they all have the Save Current Settings As New Preset command. So first make a preset that’s your baseline (containing the settings you always want in new presets), and when you want to make a new preset, start by editing your baseline preset to create a new preset variation, and then choose Save Current Settings as New Preset.

johnrellis
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May 14, 2025

1. In the Metadata panel's Preset menu, select Edit Presets.

 

2. In the top Preset menu, select the preset from the previous event.

 

3. Change the desired fields.

 

4. In the top Preset menu, do Save Current Settings As New Preset.

Participant
May 14, 2025

Thank you! Perfect.