Find the preset behind
any photo
Upload an edited photo and get its Lightroom preset back as an XMP file: from embedded metadata when it exists, or recreated by AI when it doesn't.
Exact extraction is free forever. AI extraction is available with Premium.
How It Works
Turn any image into a Lightroom preset in just a few clicks
Upload Your Photo
Share an edited image. We'll check for embedded Lightroom settings or analyze it with AI.
Smart Detection
If your image has Lightroom metadata, we extract exact settings instantly. Otherwise, AI analyzes the style.
Preset Creation
A custom Lightroom preset (XMP file) is generated that matches the editing style of your photo.
Download & Import
Download your ready-to-use XMP preset and import it directly into Adobe Lightroom.
What Is a Preset Extractor?
A preset extractor is a tool that reverse-engineers the editing settings behind a photo and packages them as a reusable Lightroom preset. Instead of manually guessing which sliders to adjust (exposure, white balance, tone curve, HSL), a Lightroom preset extractor reads the data embedded in the image or uses AI to approximate it.
FindPreset does both. If your photo has EXIF/XMP metadata from Lightroom, we pull the exact settings. If it doesn't (screenshots, Instagram saves, exported JPEGs), our AI analyzes the color grading, contrast, and tonal characteristics to recreate the look automatically.
The Preset Ripper That Skips the Guesswork
Manually recreating someone's editing style means hours of slider tweaking and side-by-side comparisons. A preset ripper like FindPreset skips all of that. Upload the reference photo, download the XMP, import into Lightroom, done.
No need to buy expensive preset packs or reverse-engineer color grades by eye. Whether you're matching a client's existing style or studying how a photographer you admire edits, FindPreset gives you the starting point in seconds.
Works with Any Photo Source
Lightroom Exports
Reads embedded XMP metadata. Exact settings, instant result.
Instagram / Social Media
No metadata? AI analyzes the visual style to build a Lightroom preset from the photo.
JPEG, PNG, DNG, HEIC
All common photo formats supported out of the box.
Mobile Screenshots
Even low-res crops work. AI doesn't need full resolution.
Why Photographers Use FindPreset
Study Editing Styles
Upload photos from photographers you admire to understand their color grading approach. Learn by deconstructing, not just copying.
Match Client Work
A client sends reference photos and says "make it look like this." Extract the preset from the photo, apply it, fine-tune. Done in minutes.
Build Your Preset Library
Extract presets from your own best work to create a consistent, reusable editing style across shoots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you create a preset from a photo in Lightroom?
Not directly within Lightroom itself. However, FindPreset analyzes your photos and automatically generates XMP preset files that capture the editing style. Simply upload any edited photo, and we'll create a preset you can import into Lightroom Classic or Mobile.
What file formats does FindPreset support?
FindPreset supports all common photo formats including JPG, JPEG, PNG, DNG, and HEIC. The tool works with any image that contains embedded Lightroom editing data (XMP metadata).
Do I need a Lightroom subscription to use FindPreset?
No! FindPreset works independently. You can extract and download XMP presets without having Lightroom installed. You'll only need Lightroom when you want to apply the preset to your own photos.
How does the preset extraction work?
Our system automatically detects image characteristics including color grading, exposure, contrast, and other editing parameters. Based on this analysis, we generate a custom XMP preset file that matches the editing style of your uploaded photo.
Is my data safe?
Your original full-size photos are never kept: they are processed and discarded. We keep a reduced-size copy for up to 90 days so we can help with support questions and check extraction quality, then delete it. We never sell or share your images. See our Privacy Policy for the full details.
What versions of Lightroom are compatible?
The XMP presets work with all versions of Adobe Lightroom including Lightroom Classic (subscription and perpetual license) and Lightroom Mobile.
Is FindPreset really free?
Exact preset extraction from photo metadata is completely free: no signup, no watermark, forever. AI extraction is a paid feature: unlock a single result for $2.99, or go Premium ($4.99/mo for 20 AI-extracted Lightroom presets, or $39.99/yr for 240).
Can I extract presets from Instagram or Pinterest photos?
Yes. Social media strips EXIF metadata during upload, but our AI analyzes the image to find the preset from the photo's visual characteristics: color temperature, tonal curve, saturation, and contrast. The results won't be 100% identical to the original edit, but they'll get you very close.
What's the difference between EXIF extraction and AI analysis?
With metadata, we extract the preset from the photo exactly. Every slider value, a 1:1 match. Without it, AI analyzes the image visually and approximates the settings. Think of it as exact extraction vs. intelligent recreation.
How accurate is the AI preset extraction?
With embedded metadata: 100% accurate, it's the exact settings. With AI: a close approximation that captures most of the look. Core tone settings such as exposure and contrast come out closest; highlights, shadows, saturation and white balance may need minor tweaking after import, and local edits are approximated.