Presets: Lightroom Ai

For example, a "Smart AI Portrait" preset from a third

The core innovation is . When you apply an AI preset to a landscape, the algorithm identifies the sky, the foreground, the foliage, and the water. It does not simply darken the entire image; it selectively enhances the sky’s gradient, lifts shadows in the trees without introducing noise, and adds clarity to the water’s reflection. When you apply the same AI preset to a portrait, it recognizes the subject. It protects the skin tone from color casts, subtly brightens the eyes, and smooths gradients on the cheeks while leaving hair texture intact. The preset adapts . lightroom ai presets

Adds saturation and recovered highlights to overexposed skies. For example, a "Smart AI Portrait" preset from

The problem? A photo taken in bright sunlight requires vastly different settings than a photo taken in a dark forest. A traditional preset treats them identically, often leading to disastrous results on one or the other. When you apply the same AI preset to

A standard preset applies a fixed numerical value to sliders. For example: Contrast +20, Shadows +30, Saturation -10. It doesn't matter if you are editing a snowy landscape or a dark wedding reception—the preset tries to force those same +20/+30 values onto the image. The result? Inconsistent batches and manual rescue work.

The installation process is identical to standard presets (.XMP files), but the usage workflow is different.

You don't need to buy new presets to use AI. You can turn your favorite non-AI presets into .