
Brushes are compatible with Lightroom Classic CC versions 5 and later, but not with Lightroom CC or Photoshop ACR. Lightroom brushes are installed and accessed differently than presets. Brushes may be used in addition to any type of preset.
Brushes make local changes to an images.
Layer presets don't change any preset settings. They can be stacked and should be applied alone or after using a general preset. They create a solid mask or layer over an image.
Layer presets make global changes to an image. You may use more than one tool preset following the application of a general/workflow preset. Tool presets change one preset setting, but keep all other previous changes constant.
Tool presets also make global changes to an image. "general presets" or "workflow presets") make global changes to an image. They cannot be stacked and should be applied alone or before using a tool or layer preset. If a preset doesn't look quite right on an image, check the exposure slider first. What is the Difference Between Different Types of Presets? Install presets in Photoshop CS6 or CC Adobe Camera Raw (ACR). Install DNG presets into the free Lightroom CC mobile app (for users with no paid LR CC access). Sync presets with Lightroom CC mobile app via Lightroom CC desktop versions 1.0 and later (for users who pay for LR CC). Install Lightroom presets in Lightroom (CC) desktop versions 1.0 and later (subscription based LR CC). Install Lightroom presets in Lightroom CC desktop version 2015 (not subscription based purchased outright). Install Lightroom presets in Lightroom Classic versions 5.0 - 7.2. Install Lightroom presets in Lightroom Classic versions 7.3 and later. How to find your software version information to install your Lightroom presets. This section provides instructions on how to install Lightroom presets, based on your software type and version. How do I download my order to prepare for installation?. What is the difference between Lightroom Classic CC, Lightroom CC, Lightroom CC for mobile and tablets, and Photoshop ACR?. What are general, tool, layer, and brush presets?.
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