Resources

• How to Apply a Preset to Multiple Photos in Lightroom

  Editing a whole shoot one photo at a time is the slowest way to use Lightroom. Here's how to apply a preset to many photos at once in every version.

• How to Copy a Preset From a Photo - Extract XMP Settings from JPG

  With PixelPeeper you can extract and copy Lightroom presets from photos and apply them on your images.

• How to Create a Lightroom Preset From a Photo

  Learn how to create your own Lightroom presets by studying existing photos, extracting their settings, and customizing them to match your style.

• How to Find Photos with EXIF Data

  PixelPeeper can reverse-engineer Lightroom edits and camera settings from photos, but it needs JPG files with EXIF metadata — and these aren‘t always easy to find.

• How to Find Where a Picture Was Taken

  Learn how to find where a photo was taken using EXIF GPS data, reverse image search, or AI recognition.

• How to Get Metadata for Instagram Photos (EXIF & XMP)

  Instagram removes metadata from all uploaded photos. Here's how to find original versions that may still contain EXIF data and Lightroom edits.

• How to Install Lightroom Presets in 2 Minutes (Classic, CC & Mobile)

  Learn how to install Lightroom presets downloaded from PixelPeeper. This guide covers XMP files for Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC (cloud), presets for Lightroom Mobile, and legacy lrtemplate files for older versions.

• How to Save a Preset in Lightroom

  Once you've dialed in an edit you love, save it as a preset so you can apply the same look to any photo with one click. Here's how, in every version of Lightroom.

• Install Lightroom Mobile Presets (iOS & Android)

  PixelPeeper XMP presets are compatible with Lightroom for mobile.

• How to Remove Photo Metadata on iPhone

  Every photo your iPhone takes contains hidden metadata — GPS location, device model, and the exact time it was taken. Here's how to remove it before sharing.

• What Is a DNG File? Adobe's RAW Format Explained

  DNG is Adobe's take on the RAW file — and, confusingly, also the standard way mobile Lightroom presets are shared. Here's how it works.

• What Is a Good Shutter Count? Shutter Count Explained

  Shutter count is the odometer of a camera. Here's what the number actually means, what's considered good when buying used, and how to check it in 30 seconds.

• What Is an XMP File? Lightroom Presets and Metadata Explained

  If you've downloaded a Lightroom preset or shot RAW, you've met XMP files. Here's what they are, how to open them, and how to pull one out of a finished photo.