Lightroom Classic CC: Tips for importing and exporting images

In this tutorial, you will learn how to import, edit, and export your photos in Lightroom mobile for publishing on social media. Whether you are working with photos from your DSLR camera or images from your smartphone, Lightroom offers you a variety of options for image editing and management.

Key Takeaways

• Lightroom mobile allows for easy import and export of photos, including RAW files.
• You can edit and optimize images directly on your smartphone for social media.
• Importing photos from an SD card or other sources is straightforward and efficient.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Exporting Photos

Exporting edited photos is a simple process in Lightroom mobile. You start by clicking on the share button at the top. This opens a menu where you select the option "Save to Camera Roll." Here you can choose whether to export the images in a smaller size (2048 pixels) or in maximum available quality. To save the photos in full resolution, select the maximum version.

Once you have made your selection, click on the save button. The image will be briefly rendered and saved in your normal photo album. When exporting photos for social networks, this function is particularly useful as the standard size is usually sufficient for most platforms.

2. Exporting Multiple Photos Simultaneously

Lightroom mobile also allows you to export multiple images at once. To do this, click on the three dots in the top right corner and select the "Select" option. Now you can choose the photos you want to export. After making your selection, click on the share button again and choose "Save to Camera Roll" with the option for maximum quality. The selected photos will now be saved in full quality.

3. Importing Photos

Now, let's move on to importing photos, especially from an SD card. For this, you need a device that can be connected to your smartphone. In this tutorial, we are using an iPhone. You connect the SD card and can then see the import dialog, which allows you to choose the desired files.

In this example, I am importing RAW files, which offer high image quality. Import multiple photos at once by simply selecting the desired files and clicking on "Import." After a short moment, the photos will be available in your photo library.

4. Retrieving Images from Photo Library

After importing, it is important to note that the imported images are not directly available in Lightroom. You need to go into Lightroom itself to import these photos from your photo library. To do this, click on the plus icon in the app and select the import button. You will see both the previously imported images and the RAW files, which are now ready for editing.

Select the desired RAW files and add them to your album. This step takes a moment as RAW files are larger and require longer processing time.

5. Editing RAW Files

Once the RAW files are imported, you can edit them professionally. Lightroom mobile allows you to adjust white balance and exposure, among other things. Editing takes place directly on your smartphone, allowing you to make quick adjustments on the go. You can then export the result again or share it directly on social media.

6. Conclusion on the use of Lightroom mobile

Lightroom mobile is an excellent solution for photography enthusiasts who want to edit images on the go. You can easily import photos, edit them professionally, and export them directly from your smartphone. This makes the app particularly useful when you cannot work on a computer.

Summary

In this tutorial, you have learned how easy it is to import photos into Lightroom mobile, edit them, and then export them. With the right settings, you can use the app to seamlessly switch between different devices and optimize your images for social media.