LR Editing: Edit Raw Pictures in Lightroom Mobile,
Therefore, editing RAW pictures in Lightroom Mobile is super powerful once you get the hang of it. In other words, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make the most of your RAW files on your phone or tablet:
🌟 1. Import RAW Photos:
- Therefore, Open Lightroom Mobile.
- In other words, tap the + Add Photos icon.
- Therefore, choose your RAW files from your device (they might be in
.DNG
a format if from a phone, or.CR2
,.NEF
,.ARW
, etc., from a camera). - In other words, Lightroom will preserve all the data when importing.
🎛️ 2. Basic Adjustments:
Therefore, tap on the ‘Light’ panel:
- Exposure: Adjust overall brightness.
- Contrast: Add punch or soften the image.
- Highlights/Shadows: Recover details in bright or dark areas (RAW files shine here).
- Whites/Blacks: Set the range of tones.
🎨 3. LR Editing: Edit Raw Pictures in Lightroom Mobile, Color Tweaks:
Therefore, go to the ‘Color’ panel:
- Temp & Tint: Adjust white balance (super useful in RAW).
- Vibrance/Saturation: Boost color without going overboard.
In other words, for more control, use Color Mix (tap the color wheel):
- In other words, Tweak Hue, Saturation, and Luminance of individual colors.
✨ 4. Effects & Detail:
However, In the ‘Effects’ panel:
- Clarity: Adds midtone contrast.
- Dehaze: Removes haze/fog.
- Texture: Enhances or softens fine details.
However, in the ‘Detail’ panel:
- Sharpening: Bring out details (be careful not to overdo it).
- Noise Reduction: Smooth out grain, especially in high ISO shots.
🔥 5. LR Editing: Edit Raw Pictures in Lightroom Mobile, Optics & Geometry (Great for RAW):
- However, enable Remove Chromatic Aberration and Enable Lens Corrections in the ‘Optics’ panel.
- For instance, use ‘Geometry’ to fix perspective issues (like leaning buildings).
💾 6. Exporting:
- However, once done, tap the Share icon (top-right).
- For instance, choose Export As > Format: JPG or keep it as DNG (RAW).
- However, you can control resolution, quality, watermark, etc.
⚡️ LR Editing: Edit Raw Pictures in Lightroom Mobile, Quick Tips:
- However, use Presets for consistent style.
- Above all, edit in Portrait orientation to see more of the photo.
- For instance, Double-tap any slider to reset it.
- Above all, Use before/after view by holding down on the photo.
In conclusion, want a specific style (like film, moody, or bright and airy)? I can help with a custom step-by-step look, too!