Adobe Lightroom is a powerful photo editing software that is used by professional photographers and hobbyists alike. It offers a range of features and tools that enable users to edit and enhance their photos with ease. However, one common issue that users face is the need to convert XMP files to DNG files in Lightroom. In this blog post, we will discuss the difference between XMP and DNG files, and how to convert XMP to DNG files in Lightroom using both Lightroom Mobile and Lightroom Classic.
Difference Between XMP and DNG Files
XMP (eXtensible Metadata Platform) and DNG (Digital Negative) are both file formats used in photography. XMP files contain editing settings and metadata such as keywords, captions, and copyright information. These files can be used as presets that help you save time when editing photos.
DNG files, on the other hand, are an open-source image format created by Adobe that contains both the image and its metadata and editing settings.
Unlike XMP files, DNG files are not specific to Lightroom and they are designed to be a universal file format that can be used across different platforms and software applications.
How to Convert XMP to DNG in Lightroom Mobile
If you want to convert XMP files to DNG files using Lightroom Mobile, you can do so easily.
Step 1:
First, open Lightroom Mobile on your device (Android or iOS) and select the photo that you want to convert.
Step 2:
Next, you need to install the XMP preset in lightroom mobile and apply it to your photo. To do this, you can follow our step-by-step guide on how to import XMP presets to lightroom mobile which we highly recommend you read before proceeding to the next step.
Step 3:
Once you’ve installed and applied the XMP preset to your photo, tap on the share icon in the upper-right corner of the screen, then click on “Export as…”.
Now, in the export settings choose DNG as the file type and hit the checkmark icon at the top Menu. And Voila!
How to Convert XMP to DNG in Lightroom Classic (Desktop)
Unlike Lightroom mobile which come in a free version, you have to pay a monthly subscription to get Lightroom Classic. However, Converting XMP to DNG in Lightroom Classic is also straightforward. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1:
Open Lightroom Classic on your computer, select the photo that you want to change then go to the Develop Module.
Step 2:
In the Develop Module, click on the plus icon next to the Presets Option on the Left panel and hit “Import presets…”. Next, locate your XMP file and click on the Import button.
Step 3:
Once you imported the XMP preset, apply it to the photo by clicking on it.
Step 4:
Now, all you need to do is to export the photo as a DNG file. To do so, go to File > Export with Preset > Export to DNG and choose the folder where you want to save your DNG file.
Conclusion
Knowing how to put an XMP file as a DNG file can be useful in certain situations. Without the need for a converter App, you can convert XMP files to DNG in Lightroom in just a few simple steps that can be done using both Lightroom Mobile and Lightroom Classic.
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