This guide will give you the easiest ways to export photos from Lightroom Mobile.
I’ve been using Adobe Lightroom for many years, and I need to save my photos in different formats daily.
When you know how to do it, saving photos from Lightroom Mobile is a cinch.
Let’s dive into the tutorial.
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How to Export Photos from Lightroom Mobile
When your photos are edited to absolute sublime perfection, you know it’s unfair to keep them to yourself.
It’s time to export them and share them with the world.
Many photographers are taking advantage of Lightroom Mobile‘s versatility—it allows you to edit on the go.
It has all of the powerful features of the desktop and connects straight to Adobe Creative Cloud.
But can you export straight from your phone to print or share on the web?
The great news is that you can; the even better news is that the files can be exported at high resolution.
When exporting photos from Lightroom Mobile, you can access the same settings as when exporting from Lightroom Classic.
Export from Lightroom Mobile
To export an image from Lightroom, click the third icon at the top of the display, the rectangle with an arrow icon.
Click this button to share, save or export an image.
You can share the image directly to social media, email, or in a personal message.
Click on Export.
Export Dialog Box Settings
Once clicked, the Export Dialog box will open. This is where you can specify your export settings.
There will be five settings: File Type, Dimensions, Image Quality, Include Watermark, and More Options.
File Type
You can select to export the file as Original, JPEG, AVIF, JXL, TIF or DNG.
JPEG will compress the file information and is the most popular file format for social media. TIF is a good option for printing. DNG is a type of RAW file format that is used to save data.
Dimensions
You can select from three options: Largest Available Dimensions, Small (2048 px) or Custom.
The first option, Largest Available Dimensions, is the best size for printing. The file needs to be the highest possible resolution for the best quality print.
Select Custom if you want to downsize the image for use on the web.
Here, you can set the dimensions of the long side of the image.
When exporting for Facebook, enter 2048 px. For Instagram, it’s 1350 px, and 1500 px for blog posts.
Check out this guide to social media image sizes for more help in choosing the right dimensions.
Image Quality
This will not alter the image’s dimensions; it will only decrease the resolution.
The option to change the size ranges from 100 to 10%. You might want to keep the image at 100%, as when you downsize the image, you will lose pixel information.
Downsize if the image needs to be smaller for a fast upload.
Scroll through the options and pick the percentage you require.
Include Watermark
When exporting an image, Lightroom gives you the option to upload a logo or graphic as a watermark. You can make the graphic semi-translucent and choose the watermark’s location.
Alternatively, you can type a watermark and change the font style, size, opacity and location here.
Many photographers add a watermark to protect their image from unauthorized use or to add personalized branding.
Personalized branding is a great way to get recognition and even head-hunted for jobs.
Click More Options for …More Options
When you click More Options, the More Options dialogue box will open.
Here, you can add Metadata and a File Name and set the Color Space.
Include Metadata
Including metadata is useful when you want to remember information about the photo, such as where it was taken and the camera settings.
You can record the camera and camera raw info, such as date taken, type of camera, focal length, etc.
Of course, this won’t be included when you print an image.
File Naming
Using File Naming, you can make a custom name for the file or change the original file name to a date name.
Names, even date names, are a great way to keep track of your countless amazing images, but again, this won’t affect the printed version.
Output Sharpening
If you wish, there is the option to add Output Sharpening so the image is honed to the type of paper you plan to print on.
Options include None, Screen, Matte or Glossy paper. Take your pick!
Color Space
Choose the Color Space depending on where you wish to export the image.
When exporting to the web or social media, use sRGB. sRGB is the most compressed color space, making it the best suited for exporting online.
Use Adobe RGB if you wish to print the image or when selling the prints to stock companies.
Display P3 has a wider color gamut and is richer saturated in reds and oranges than sRGB .
It will display 25% more color and show a more vibrant image. Most commonly, it’s used to display images on the latest Apple devices.
ProPhoto RGB is the largest color space available in Lightroom. No monitors or printers display the entire ProPhoto RGB color space.
ProPhoto RGB is the best choice for exporting images to photo editing software such as Photoshop.
Save Settings
When you’re ready to export the image from Lightroom Mobile, click the tick in the top right-hand corner.
The Export options will open.
You can share the image straight from Lightroom Mobile to social media, email or as a personal message.
Simply click on the messaging, email or social media app.
If you wish to print the image, select Print from the list.
Share the Image to Web
When sharing on social media, set the resolution low using Image Quality and Dimensions.
Low-resolution images are easier for websites to process and upload, saving valuable browsing time.
Print Straight from Lightroom Mobile
You can print straight from Lightroom Mobile. However, you will need an AirPrint-compatible printer, as most phones can’t hook up to a printer.
Alternatively, you can export the image to email and send it straight to a print house.
When printing, use the highest resolution by setting Image Quality to 100% and Dimensions to Largest available dimensions.
I hope you found this information useful and can use it to print and share edited images straight from Lightroom Mobile.
If you liked this tutorial, you might also like – How to Install Lightroom Mobile Presets.
As always, make sure you have fun editing.
FAQ
Can I sync Lightroom Classic with Lightroom Mobile?
Yes, you can sync Lightroom Classic with Lightroom Mobile.
To sync the two together, you can use the Lightroom app.
Photos saved in the Lightroom app will be accessible to both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Mobile.
Can I use Lightroom and Lightroom Classic together?
Yes, you can use Lightroom and Lightroom Classic together.
Lightroom is the cloud version of the photo editing software, while Lightroom Classic is the desktop version.
Using them together allows you to edit on your mobile or desktop and store them in the cloud.
How to transfer photos from Lightroom Classic to Lightroom?
To transfer photos from Lightroom Classic to Lightroom, head to the main menu and select File > Migrate From > Lightroom Classic Catalog.
Click Continue, select the Catalog you wish to transfer to Lightroom and click Start Scan.
When Lightroom has finished scanning the Catalog, you can click Start Migration.
How to transfer presets from Lightroom Classic to Lightroom mobile?
To transfer presets from Lightroom Classic to Lightroom Mobile, you must first import them into the Lightroom desktop application.
Head to the Lightroom desktop app and click File > Import Files > Presets. Locate the preset you wish to import and click Import.
When the presets are imported to the Lightroom desktop app, they will be accessible to Lightroom Mobile via the cloud.
What’s the difference between Lightroom and Lightroom Classic?
The difference between Lightroom and Lightroom Classic is that Lightroom Claissc can only be used on your desktop.
Lightroom is a cloud-based program that can be used on your desktop, mobile device, and the web.
Otherwise, Lightroom and Lightroom Classic are the same software programs with the same editing features.
