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August 15, 2026
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iMac (2019) to Macbook Pro

  • August 15, 2026
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Hello People,

May I request your help and assistance?

Current Situation: I currently use two devices for my post-processing (Lightroom Classic & Photoshop):

- iMac 2019 (Intel-based) - [primary device]
- Macbook Pro 2019 (Intel-based) - [secondary device]

Problem Statement: I have stopped receiving newer OS versions on my iMac, and every security update is slowing down the iMac. Therefore, I have decided to shift my post-processing to the MacBook Pro.

My question: How can I transfer my settings and presets from iMac to MacBook Pro? 
Settings primarily include:
- Work environment settings
- Image export presets
- Image processing presets

Caveats: The last attempt at transferring presets with the help of ChatGPT resulted in a disaster, and I lost 30-odd of my presets.

Many thanks
With kind regards
Tanmay Joshi

    Correct answer Jim Wilde

    See this blog post: https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-move-lightroom-to-new-computer/

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    Jim Wilde
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    Jim WildeCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    August 15, 2026