How do I sell Lightroom presets?

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Package for both desktop and mobile

To sell Lightroom presets, package the desktop and mobile versions together, because they are different files and buyers expect both. Add written install instructions or a short video, since that is where refund requests come from. Show honest before-and-after photos in mixed lighting, and say what kind of images the pack suits.

Include both in the pack and label them clearly, or you will spend your time answering install questions.

Write real install instructions

A short PDF or a two-minute video showing exactly where the file goes. This is the single biggest source of refund requests.

Cover the mobile route separately. It is the fiddly one.

Show honest before-and-after images

Use photos in a range of lighting, not just the one that flatters the preset. Buyers who feel misled leave the worst reviews.

Say what kind of photos the pack suits: indoor, outdoor, skin tones, film look.

Where to sell them

A storefront works well for presets because buyers usually come from your own photos on social media.

There is a fuller walk-through on the Lightroom presets page of this site.

FAQ

Questions, answered straight.

Is selling Lightroom presets profitable?
It can be, because the pack is made once and sold repeatedly. It works best when buyers already follow your photography and want your look.
How many presets should be in a pack?
Around eight to fifteen that clearly differ from each other. Fifty near-identical presets look padded and make the buyer’s choice harder.
How much should I charge for a preset pack?
Compare with packs from photographers of similar reach. A pack with mobile files, install help and honest samples justifies sitting above the middle.
Do buyers need a Lightroom subscription?
They need Lightroom in some form, and the mobile app can use presets on a free tier with limits. Say what is required on the product page.
Can I sell presets made from someone else’s edits?
No. Sell your own looks. Copying another photographer’s recipe is risky and easy for their audience to spot.
Should I offer a free preset?
Yes. One free preset is the best advert for the paid pack, because it proves the look works on the buyer’s own photos.

Sell it inside your Whop.

MKKT adds a store to your community. Upload the file, set a price, share one link.