Adobe Lightroom has emerged as a crucial software for photographers and content creators, providing an extensive array of features to edit and enrich images. One of the strongest capabilities of Lightroom is the ability to make and utilize presets, which enable you to make certain adjustments in your photos with the click of a single button. In this article, we will walk you through the new ways of exporting Lightroom presets, offering straightforward, step-by-step directions to help your creative process stay as efficient and organized as possible.

Method 1: Exporting Lightroom Presets in Lightroom Classic (Desktop)

Steps:

1. Open Lightroom Classic: Open Lightroom Classic on your computer and make sure you are within the Develop Module where your presets are kept.
2. Choose the Preset: On the left-hand side of the screen, your preset collections will be found under the Presets menu. Click on the preset you wish to export. If you need to export several presets, hold down the Ctrl key (Windows) or Cmd key (Mac) and click on each preset.
3. Right-click and Export : Right-click on the chosen preset(s) and select Export from the context menu. To export a whole preset group, right-click on the name of the preset group.
4. Select Export Location: A window will pop up to ask you to select a place to save the exported preset(s). You can select a place on your computer or an external device for easy sharing or backup.
5. Save the Exported Preset: Once the destination folder has been chosen, click on Save and Lightroom will save the preset(s) as.xmp files. These.xmp files are universally used to share and transfer Lightroom presets.

Method 2: Exporting Lightroom Presets in Lightroom CC (Cloud-Based)

Steps:

1. Open Lightroom CC: Open Lightroom CC and head to the Presets Panel within the editing interface.
2. Select the Preset: Go through your current presets, which are usually stored under the User Presets area. Select the preset you need to export.
3. Click the Three Dots Menu: To the right of your chosen preset, click the three-dot menu (...) at the top-right corner.
4. Export Preset: From the drop-down menu, choose Export. Lightroom CC will ask you to select a destination folder on your local storage or cloud.
5. Save the Preset: Once you have chosen your destination, Lightroom CC will export the preset in.xmp format, which is portable to use on other devices or applications.

Note: This approach is particularly convenient for users with mobile or cloud-based workflow relying on presets to be used easily on any device.

Method 3: Using Adobe Lightroom Mobile (For On-the-Go Editing)

Steps:

1. Open Lightroom Mobile: Open the Lightroom application on your mobile phone, either an iOS or Android device.
2. Navigate to Presets: In the editing panel, click on the Presets button, which is at the bottom of the editing panel.
3. Select a Preset: Go through your personal presets. After you find the preset that you would like to export, tap and hold on the preset to reveal more options.
4. Tap Export: You will get an option to Export the preset after holding the preset. This will enable you to send the preset via email or upload it to a cloud storage service so that you can share and back up it easily.
5. Save and Share: Select the location where you want to save or share the exported preset. Lightroom Mobile saves preset as .xmp, which is supported by other versions of Lightroom.

Note: Exporting on mobile isn't as flexible as on desktop, but it's a great choice for doing speedy, on-the-spot jobs.

Method 4: Sharing Presets across Devices using Adobe Creative Cloud

This method eliminates the need for manual exporting, making it easy to use your custom presets wherever you go.

Steps:

1. Sign In to Adobe Creative Cloud: Log in to your Adobe Creative Cloud account on every device (mobile and desktop) where you intend to have access to the presets.
2. Create and Save Presets: Design your own presets within Lightroom Classic or Lightroom CC, and they will automatically be synced to your Creative Cloud account.
3. Access Synced Presets: Your synced presets will become accessible on every device that is linked. Just launch Lightroom on your mobile or desktop, and your synced presets will be available within the Presets Panel.
4. Share Presets: Others can share synced presets with fellow Lightroom users by sharing access to their Creative Cloud folder or through cloud-based services.

Following the instructions in this guide, you can effectively organize your presets, save them as backups, and maintain your editing workflow organized and up to standard. With Adobe's current software and cloud-based options, the flexibility and functionality of Lightroom presets are more open than ever, allowing you complete control over your creative work.