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Create preset not working

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August 31, 2020
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When i try to create a preset it is greyed out. I have downloaded as DNG and it won't work

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Rob_Cullen

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So the procedure you need to follow is- as below.

If it is not working for you, then something in your workflow is not correct, or Lr is not working as it should.

The DNG is a 'Photo' file. It may be named something like- "Warm Summer.DNG"

1) Download the xxx.DNG file from the 'Preset' supplier where you purchased.

2) You may need to extract the xxx.DNG file if it has been supplied in a compressed ZIP file.

3) Open Lightroom v3.4 in your computer (Mac, PC)

4) IMPORT the xxx.DNG file (a photo) from the folder where you have it stored. Menu: File > Add Photos... [Ctrl+Shift+I]

5) Select and Edit the photo [E] after the import. (Do NOT make adjustments!)

6) Click on the [Presets] button ( at base of edit adjustments)

7) Click on the [...] icon on the Pressets header line. (Not the icon on the Tool bar!)

😎 Choose [Create Preset...]

9) Type a NAME for the Preset that will describe its 'effect', or use the name of the DNG file if suitable.

10) Accept all the default checked adjustments that will be set by the Preset.

11) [Save]

The Preset should now appear in the 'User Presets' group.

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .

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Caylyn5C62Author

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I am using the lightroom Iphone App not doing this on a computer.

Whats steps should I take

Rob_Cullen

Community Expert

Add the xxx.DNG file to your phone. (research the methods- I use Lr on my PC so unsure of methods!)

1) Open the Lr App

2) Press the [...] icon

3) Select [Add Photos]. Choose the xxx.DNG

This will import the xxx.DNG photo into the Lr app

Now to create the Preset-

1) Edit the photo (Do NOT make adjustments!)

2) Click on the [Presets] icon (base of screen)

3) Click on the [...] icon at the top of screen

4) Select [Create Preset]

5) Type a Preset name

6) Select a 'Group' where you want the Preset to appear (User Presets is the default)

7) Accept all the default checked adjustments that will be set by the Preset.

😎 Click on the [tick] top-right of screen to 'save' the preset.

Done.

Edit other photos to which you can apply the Preset.

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .

Rob_Cullen

Community Expert

Are you trying to create your own Preset from the adjustments YOU make to any image?

OR, are you trying to 'Save' a Preset that someone else has embedded in a DNG file that you have acquired or purchased?

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .

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Caylyn5C62Author

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I am trying to save a preset that I purchased. When I press the 3 little dots at the top of the app the create preset button it grayed out and I cannot save it

melissapiccone

Community Expert

It doesn't matter if your image is a dng or jpg. You can save a preset based on your adjustments. What adjustments have you made to your image?

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist

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Caylyn5C62Author

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I have not made any adjustments I am just trying to save one I purchased to use and the create preset is locked

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