If you have a large batch of presets, you can drop them directly into the system folder:
DxO PhotoLab presets are powerful, single-click configurations that apply a collection of corrections to raw images, enabling a faster and more consistent editing workflow
While not direct, some tools allow you to replicate Lightroom looks within the DxO environment. Top Styles to Look For
Many DxO-focused YouTubers (e.g., "The School of Photography," "Photo Lab Pro") share their personal styles for free.
Offers classic silver halide emulations and high-contrast noir styles. 2. DxO Community Forums
Note: Restart DxO PhotoLab after manually moving files for them to appear. 5 Essential Styles to Look For
General photography forums like DPReview are another excellent resource. The "Retouching" and "DxO PhotoLab" forums have a long history of discussions about presets, with many users sharing their own creations or pointing to reliable external repositories. The advantage of these platforms is the feedback loop; you can often see which presets are getting positive responses from other photographers.
Embrace the power of presets—your camera's RAW files are waiting to be transformed.
If you achieve a look you love, you can create your own preset by right-clicking the thumbnail and selecting Create preset from current settings
For those who are a bit more tech-savvy, GitHub is an unexpected but fantastic source for free presets. The platform is not just for code; it's for sharing any kind of data. You can find public repositories where users host collections of their DxO PhotoLab presets. For example, a user named calle2010 maintains a GitHub repository of shared presets that work with PhotoLab versions 3 and 4, including simple color presets like "Autumn Colors." This is an ideal source because you can see the files before downloading, and it's generally considered a safe, transparent file-hosting platform.
Elias downloaded the small zip file. Inside were three presets: Midnight Cobalt , Ghost of Pioneer Square , and Industrial Rust .
If you have a large batch of presets, you can drop them directly into the system folder:
DxO PhotoLab presets are powerful, single-click configurations that apply a collection of corrections to raw images, enabling a faster and more consistent editing workflow
While not direct, some tools allow you to replicate Lightroom looks within the DxO environment. Top Styles to Look For
Many DxO-focused YouTubers (e.g., "The School of Photography," "Photo Lab Pro") share their personal styles for free.
Offers classic silver halide emulations and high-contrast noir styles. 2. DxO Community Forums
Note: Restart DxO PhotoLab after manually moving files for them to appear. 5 Essential Styles to Look For
General photography forums like DPReview are another excellent resource. The "Retouching" and "DxO PhotoLab" forums have a long history of discussions about presets, with many users sharing their own creations or pointing to reliable external repositories. The advantage of these platforms is the feedback loop; you can often see which presets are getting positive responses from other photographers.
Embrace the power of presets—your camera's RAW files are waiting to be transformed.
If you achieve a look you love, you can create your own preset by right-clicking the thumbnail and selecting Create preset from current settings
For those who are a bit more tech-savvy, GitHub is an unexpected but fantastic source for free presets. The platform is not just for code; it's for sharing any kind of data. You can find public repositories where users host collections of their DxO PhotoLab presets. For example, a user named calle2010 maintains a GitHub repository of shared presets that work with PhotoLab versions 3 and 4, including simple color presets like "Autumn Colors." This is an ideal source because you can see the files before downloading, and it's generally considered a safe, transparent file-hosting platform.
Elias downloaded the small zip file. Inside were three presets: Midnight Cobalt , Ghost of Pioneer Square , and Industrial Rust .