Chroma Film Preset

Delivers luminous highlights and rich midtones. This preset adds a “glossy” finish to images without crushing shadow detail.

• Best For: City lights and fashion.
• Style: Luminous, Rich, Glossy.

Portrait 160 Preset

Emulating Agfa Portrait 160, this preset offers a wide tonal range, allowing smooth transitions from highlights to shadows without harsh clipping.

• Best For: Studio portraits and soft natural light.
• Style: Soft, Flattering, Low Contrast.

Portra Color Preset

Focuses on exceptional skin-tone accuracy. It smoothes imperfections while retaining natural texture, mimicking the versatility of Portra 400.

• Best For: Headshots and close-ups.
• Style: Accurate, Warm, Texture-Rich.

Kodak Simulation Preset

The “Kodak Simulation” preset emulates the classic appeal of the legendary Kodachrome 64 film.

• Best For: Portraiture, street photography, and documentary photography.
• Style: Kodachrome 64, deeply vibrant red/yellow reproduction, ultra-fine physical film grain.

Moody Sun Preset

Lomography-style color with natural skin and a subtle vintage vibe.

• Best For: Golden hour and street photography.
• Style: Vintage, Warm, Moody.

Film Style Preset

Inspired by the Agfa Ultra 100, it enhances photos with intense colors and fine grain.

• Best For: Editorial and weddings.
• Style: Accurate, Texture-Rich.

Ultra Film Preset

Inspired by the Agfa Ultra 100, it enhances photos with intense colors and fine grain.

• Best For: Fashion and vibrant scenery.
• Style: Intense, Vivid, Grainy.

Cinematic & Retro

Presets designed for video-style grading, teal & orange tones, and dramatic lighting.

Bali Mood Preset

Deep tones with cinematic contrast.

• Best For: Travel diaries and Instagram reels.
• Style: Dark, Moody, Tropical.

Lomography Preset

Lomo-inspired vignetting, punchy color, and nostalgic grit.

• Best For: Artistic street photography.
• Style: Vignetted, Saturated, Toy Camera.

Moody Light Preset

Old-school cinema tonality with soft contrast and tasteful grain.

• Best For: Indoor shots and overcast days.
• Style: Soft, Grainy, Timeless.

Iceland Preset

Optimized for overcast landscapes. It retains subtle color integrity while adding drama.

• Best For: Waterfalls, black beaches, and rocks.
• Style: Atmospheric, Cool, Desaturated.

Film Grade

Modern film color with moody midtones and soft roll-off.

• Best For: Editorial polish in seconds.
• Style: Clean, Modern, Cinematic.

Portrait & Lifestyle

Presets tuned for skin tones (skintone protection), softness, and flattering contrast.

Vellum Fade Preset

Inspired by the hazy, semi-translucent quality of archival vellum paper. It lifts the shadows for a printed-page aesthetic.

• Best For: Fine art portraits.
• Style: Matte, Faded, Organic.

Bohemian Film Preset

Vintage warmth with airy highlights.

• Best For: Sunlit portraits and festivals.
• Style: Boho, Warm, Airy.

Portrait Preset

Clean skin, gentle contrast, and natural color. A perfect base grade for batch editing.

• Best For: Family and couple shoots.
• Style: Natural, Clean, Soft.

Creatives Preset

Warm-turquoise palette with modern pop.

• Best For: Influencers and creative brands.
• Style: Stylized, Turquoise & Orange.

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Landscape, Travel & City

Morocco Preset

Warm dunes, blue alleyways, and earthy medina tones.

• Best For: Desert and exotic travel.
• Style: Earthy, Warm, Saturated.

Color Fade Preset

Inspired by Kodak Gold 200, known for its warm tones and rich color saturation.

• Best For: Sunny vacations.
• Style: Golden, Saturated, Classic.

Adventure Preset

Contrast, clarity, and color for bold landscapes.

• Best For: Mountains and hiking.
• Style: Sharp, High Dynamic Range (HDR), Clean.

Icelandic Preset

Bold color for dramatic landscapes — icy blues, mossy greens, and moody skies.

• Best For: Northern landscapes.
• Style: Cool, Vibrant Green/Blue.

Landmark Preset

Blue hour and city lights: adds polish and glow without nuking shadow detail.

• Best For: Architecture and night cityscapes.
• Style: Deep Blue, glowing highlights.

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Utility, Mood & Special Effects

Bayside Preset

Night scenes with a filmic twist.

• Best For: Neon lights and reflections.
• Style: Rich, Clean Black Points.

Moody Aqua Preset

Reduces greens and shifts toward cinematic blues.

• Best For: Forests and rainy days.
• Style: Teal Shift, Desaturated Greens.

Wild Wind Preset

Soft, dreamy tonality with a hint of cool.

• Best For: Misty trails and overcast portraits.
• Style: Dreamy, Soft, Cool.

Elevation Preset

Cool cinematic grade for sweeping vistas and moody skies.

• Best For: Aerial photography (drone).
• Style: Epic, Cool, Broad Dynamic Range.

Northern Preset

Moody film palette for winter landscapes and aurora nights.

• Best For: Snow and Winter.
• Style: Deep Tones, High Contrast.

Mango Preset

Colorful, travel-ready palette for beach days.

• Best For: Tropical travel.
• Style: Warm, Vibrant, Juicy.

Dehaze Preset

One-click clarity and sky separation. Boosts detail on hazy horizons without HDR halos.

• Best For: Mid-day landscape shots.
• Style: Clear, Contrast-rich.

Golden Preset

Warm glow for weddings and golden-hour landscapes. Adds radiance without orange casts.

• Best For: Sunset portraits.
• Style: Golden, Radiant, Warm.

Sun Waves Preset

Colorful, dynamic landscape grade that adds shape to light and a gentle punch to skies.

• Best For: Coastal landscapes.
• Style: Dynamic, Bright.

Louvre Preset

Dreamy nightscape palette with glow and refined color.

• Best For: Monuments and city strolls.
• Style: Dreamy, Glowing, Warm Lights.

More Free Presets Coming Soon

We’re always adding new looks. Bookmark this page and check back — I’ll keep updating it with fresh, free options throughout 2026.

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• Previous Free Lightroom Presets Roundup

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free Lightroom preset for Kodak Portra film look in 2026?
The Portra 400 Preset is our top recommendation for 2026. It authentically replicates Kodak Portra 400 negative film with creamy skin tones, warm midtones, and lifted shadows. The Portra Color Preset is a great alternative for close-up portraits, and the Portra ISO 400 Preset adds extra grain structure.

Are these Lightroom presets really free?
Yes — every preset linked on this page is 100% free to download with no email required for most. Some downloads offer optional pro upgrades for extra variations and tools.

Do these presets work with Lightroom Classic and Lightroom (Cloud)?
Yes. Most downloads are in .xmp format, which works with Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw (ACR), and Lightroom (Cloud). If you see a .lrtemplate file, import it in Lightroom Classic and it will auto-update.

Can I use these presets on Lightroom Mobile?
Yes. If you sync presets through your Adobe Creative Cloud account from the desktop version, they’ll appear automatically on Lightroom Mobile. Some packs also include DNG files you can import directly into the mobile app.

Which preset is best for wedding photography?
For weddings, the new Portra 400 Preset, Portra ISO 400, and Fuji Pro Film Preset are the most popular. All three protect skin tones while delivering a refined, film-inspired finish.

Which free preset is best for moody landscape photography?
The Iceland Preset and Northern Preset are designed for overcast, atmospheric landscape work. They desaturate greens and add controlled contrast.

Will these presets overwrite my edits?
Presets adjust multiple sliders at once. Apply the preset first, then fine-tune exposure and white balance, and tweak masks or grain to taste. You can always reset with Ctrl/Cmd + Z or use the History panel.

What’s the best way to keep a consistent editing style across a shoot?
Pick 2–3 presets as your base look, then build a repeatable workflow: exposure → white balance → camera profile → local masks → grain → export. Batch-syncing your settings across a shoot keeps everything cohesive.

How do I install Lightroom presets in 2026?
In Lightroom Classic: Develop module → Presets panel → click the + icon → Import Presets → select your .xmp or .zip file. In Lightroom (Cloud) and Mobile: open a photo → Edit → Presets → three-dot menu → Import Presets. Watch the video above for a complete walkthrough.