How to apply lightroom preset to multiple photos in 2025

Method 1: Using the Quick Develop Panel

1. Go to the Library module.
2. Select all photos by pressing Ctrl + A (Windows) or Command + A (Mac).
3. Find the Quick Develop panel on the right-hand side.
4. Click on the Saved Preset dropdown menu and select your desired preset.
5. The preset will be applied to all selected photos.

Method 2: Syncing Settings

1. Select all the photos you want to edit.
2. Apply a preset to one image.
3. Click the Sync Settings button at the bottom right.
4. Choose the settings you want to synchronize.
5. Click Synchronize, and the edits will be applied to all selected images.

Method 3: Applying Presets During Import

1. Click the Import button and select photos to import.
2. In the Apply During Import panel, choose a preset from the Develop Settings dropdown.
3. Complete the import process, and the preset will be automatically applied.