Camera Raw Presets: How to Add Presets in Adobe Photoshop

Camera Raw Presets: How to Add Presets in Adobe Photoshop,

Therefore, There are two primary ways to add Camera Raw presets to Photoshop, with the easiest method being to do so directly through the Camera Raw filter itself.

Camera Raw Presets: How to Add Presets in Adobe Photoshop,

Method 1: Importing through the Camera Raw Filter

Therefore, This is the most straightforward method and is recommended for most users.

1. Open an image in Photoshop. Therefore, You can use a RAW file or a JPEG/TIFF file by going to Filter > Camera Raw Filter.
2. However, In the Camera Raw window, click on the XMP icon. It looks like two overlapping circles.
3. In other words, Click on the three-dot icon (More Image Settings) located in the upper right corner of the Presets panel.
4. However, Select Import Profiles & XMP… from the menu.
5. In other words, Navigate to the location where you downloaded your presets on your computer. Select the ZIP file containing the presets.
6. However, Click Import. The presets will be automatically installed and appear in the Presets panel.

Camera Raw Presets: How to Add XMP in Adobe Photoshop,

Method 2: Manual Installation

However, This method involves copying the preset files directly into the correct folder on your computer. It is useful if the first method doesn’t work or if you’re importing a large number of presets.

1. Locate the Presets folder on your computer. The location depends on your operating system:
   • Windows: C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\CameraRaw\Settings
   • Mac: User > Library > Application Support > Adobe > Camera Raw > Settings
   • Note: The Library and AppData Folders are often hidden by default. You may need to change your folder settings to view hidden files.
2. Unzip your downloaded presets and find the folder containing the .xmp files.
3. Copy the .xmp preset files into the Settings folder you located in step 1. You can also create a new folder inside Settings to keep your presets organized by collection.
4. Restart Photoshop if it was open. The new XMP should now appear in the Camera Raw XMP panel.

In conclusion, This video demonstrates how to import and manage presets in Adobe Camera Raw.