Photo Editing

Lightroom XMP Preset Generator from Reference Images

Use a reference photo to shape a repeatable color style for portraits, travel, lifestyle shoots, and film-inspired photo editing.

Best for

  • Turn a favorite photo style into a reusable editing preset.
  • Create consistent portrait, travel, and lifestyle color looks.
  • Preview film-inspired color transfer before refining the final edit.

How it works

ColorDesign turns reference-based color matching into a practical LUT workflow.

1

Upload the photo to grade

Start with a raw-looking or neutral image that represents the photos you want to edit.

2

Upload a reference photo

Choose a reference with the mood, contrast, saturation, and warmth you want to reuse.

3

Export an editing preset

Generate a preview, tune the strength, and export a preset-style file for your editing workflow.

Questions creators ask

Short answers for searchers comparing LUT and preset workflows.

Can I create Lightroom-style presets from a reference image?

Yes. ColorDesign analyzes a source image and a reference look to create reusable color settings for photo editing workflows.

What kinds of photos work best?

Portrait, travel, fashion, product, and lifestyle images work well when the source and reference have similar lighting conditions.

Ready to build the look?

Upload a source image and a reference look to generate a reusable LUT.

Open LUT Generator