15+ Best Black & White Lightroom Presets
Add a timeless quality to your photos with our black and white Lightroom presets. Perfect for creating classic, monochrome looks, these tools give depth and drama to your photos, creating standout visuals.
Porcelain B&W Lightroom Presets
The presets in this pack are perfect for creating a classic B&W effect for your modern photos. These presets are specially optimized to create a ...
Wet Plate Lightroom Presets & Overlays
If you want to give a truly old and vintage look to your modern photos and make them look like the old photos of your great grandfather, this set of L...
Sepia Collection Lightroom Presets
Sepia is one of the effects that are quite popular among black and white enthusiasts. This collection of sepia Lightroom presets will help you create ...
Monochromatic- 20 Lightroom Presets Vol.2
This bundle of monochrome Lightroom presets are also optimized for creating an original black and white effect that works well for enhancing portrait ...
Auto Explosure Lightroom Presets
With the presets in this bundle you’ll be able to create unique B&W effects with effective exposure adjustments. This pack comes with 15 di...
10 Monochrome Lightroom Presets
If you’re looking to hunt down the best black and white Lightroom presets for beginners, this product is an excellent contender for your cash. D...
Monochrome Men Lightroom Presets
This bundle of 15 monochrome Lightroom presets will have you go from beginner to professional at a click of a button. The presets are very easy to use...
Monocrom Black & White Lightroom Presets
This is a bundle of 16 high-quality black and white Lightroom presets featuring various effects you can use to optimize and retouch your outdoor portr...
Monochrome Mobile & Desktop Lightroom Presets
With 11 unique filters to choose from, this collection of Lightroom presets is perfect for photographers and designers who want to experiment with dif...
Vintage Film Black & White Lightroom Presets
You can use the Lightroom presets in this collection to create a B&W effect similar to the ones you see in photos taken with old film cameras suc...
Rich Black Lightroom Mobile Preset
A high-quality black and white Lightroom presets that’s most suitable for optimizing your smartphone photos and portraits. This preset will only...
20 Monochromatic Lightroom Presets
This collection of monochrome Lightroom presets include 20 different effects and filters with various kinds of B&W effects featuring different co...
Retro Colour Lightroom Presets
Even though it’s not technically black and white, the presets in this bundle are perfect for creating an authentic vintage look in your photos w...
Blacktone Black & White Lightroom Presets
This is a collection of black and white Lightroom presets that allows you to apply creative B&W effects to photos with various toning effects. It...
15 Monochrome Lightroom Presets
The product featured above provides you with 15 clean, and subtle Lightroom presets that will instantly transform your pictures into a monochromatic d...
50 Dark & Monochrome Lightroom Presets
If you want to give a really dark and dramatic look to your pictures, we recommend you give a chance to this collection of 50 Lightroom presets. It...
FAQs About Black & White Lightroom Presets
What are Black & White Lightroom Presets?
Black & White Lightroom Presets are predetermined settings in Adobe Lightroom that allow photographers to instantly apply specific black and white effects to their photos. The term “preset” indicates that the settings are already established, reducing the time and effort it requires to manually adjust various sliders and settings to achieve the desired results.
These presets can be used for a variety of purposes, such as highlighting specific contrasts, bringing out textures, or creating vintage or cinematic looks. They are particularly useful for photographers wishing to add a dramatic and timeless aesthetic to their images.
How do I use Black & White Lightroom Presets?
To use Black & White Lightroom Presets, first, you need to install the presets in your Lightroom application. Once they are installed, select the photo you want to edit and go to the develop module. In the Presets panel, click on the preset you want to apply to your photo. The settings of that preset will be instantly applied to your photo.
If you want to tweak the result, you can then adjust the settings manually as desired. Keep in mind that using a preset doesn't mean you can't adjust the settings further. It's merely a starting point for your editing process.
Can I create my own Black & White Lightroom Presets?
Yes, you can definitely create your own Black & White Lightroom Presets. You can manipulate the settings to match your own editing style, and then save those settings as a preset. This allows you to apply the same adjustments to any photo instantly, thereby saving you time and ensuring consistency across your photos.
To create a preset, adjust the settings as desired. Then, click on the '+' button in the Presets panel and select 'Create Preset'. You then need to choose which settings to include in the preset, give it a name and save it. Your custom preset is now ready to use.
Can Black & White Lightroom Presets be used on both RAW and JPEG images?
Yes, Black & White Lightroom Presets can be used on both RAW and JPEG images. However, it's important to mention that presets may look slightly different on RAW and JPEG photos due to the inherent differences between these two types of files. A RAW file contains more data than a JPEG and therefore offers more flexibility when it comes to post-processing.
Consequently, a preset might look more dynamic and rich when applied to a RAW photo compared to a JPEG photo. Nevertheless, you can still achieve beautiful black and white effects using presets on both types of files.
Can I share my Black & White Lightroom Presets with others?
Yes, you can share your custom Black & White Lightroom Presets with others. All you need to do is export the preset from the Lightroom application. The preset will be saved as a ".lrtemplate" or ".xmp" file, depending on your version of Lightroom. You can then send this file to others, and they can import it into their own Lightroom application.
Sharing presets is a wonderful way to help other photographers achieve similar looks and styles, and to learn from each other's editing techniques. However, please remember to respect the intellectual property rights of others. If a preset was created by someone else, make sure to get their permission before sharing it.