This was like the best video I could have ever found! Lol you included everything in one video! And I appreciate that so much!! Thank you so much! It was very helpful!
Hey Austin - great video, I think you explain really well! And for someone that hasnt got this very basic thing done yet, it was very helpful, thanks! Another question; How do you catalogue and store your exported images? Do you have a folder from each shoot with IG photos, print files, facebook and web (lets say you wanted all the photos from a shoot exported for all these types of uses)? My own system, or lack thereof, isnt the best, so im looking for the best way to go about it. You seemed like the right person to ask!
Glad it was helpful for you! Once I export the photos, I use them for whatever the desired use it (post to social, website, print, etc), and then I just delete the exported file. Any time I want to access the file again, I launch Lightroom and export the photo. Of course, I have a lot of images on my phone since I usually airdrop to get them there and then post.
Thank you so much! your video is great! Can you please help me with these question: Is 72 resolution not too small for the social media use? And what Image sizing do you suggest for exporting to a client after an event (not knowing what they will use it for, may be social media, may be website, may be printing). What do you suggest just as a classic export setting that can be used for either option? Thank you in advance for answering
72 should be fine for social. I only really export photos when I know the outcome, otherwise I just let them sit on my Lightroom Catalog until I need them for something specific.
@@AustinJamesJackson Ok, I understand. Thank you. Maybe I can send my client's photo with both options so they can use them for both option. Your video was very helpful!!
About your export settings for web: why do you set the long edge, and not use megapixels instead? By setting the long edge, the resolution and file size will vary greatly depending on the aspect ratio. It may work fine for typical horisontal photos, but as a preset I need something that works for all (or most) aspect ratios. Resizing with megapixels (to 4 for example) makes a lot more sense to me. Am I missing something here?
@@AustinJamesJackson I thought exporting for «web» was referring to a more general compression for websites. In that case, a square photo set to long edge 2000px will export to 4mp, while the same export setting for a 3:2-photo will export to 2,7mp. Still several sources recommend compressing for web by setting long edge. For social media and specific photos I agree, but not for a general web export preset that aims to reduce file size on multiple photos.
Newbie question: I need to make printed cheat sheets for these settings. How can I do that? Can I take a screen shot after I do the presets? Our Lady Shooters group is having difficulty with export sizes. I also don't understand the horizontal vs vertical orientation settings.
Hi a newbie question 😅 In image sizing for insta, do I still choose the Long Edge for the resize fit if my image is a portrait? Then, 1350 for pixels? Hope you notice. Thank you in advance!
Why does resolution 72 matter? It doesn't effect the filesize of the image and therefore Instagram has no need to to compress it any more than if its example 300.
You're right, for internet purpose DPI doesn't matter, there absolutely no difference if it is 1 DPI or 300 DPI. Just export photo and check it. DPI matters only for printing. I suggest tu keep DPI always 300. The file size is the same, so why not to set just 300? The 72 DPI is myth, but many people believe in it.
thanks for the video, but question ... do i need to make diff presets for vertical and for horizontal ? or did i miss a step that can you just compress the the image some? thanks in advance
Why does your lightroom interface look completely different from mine? What version are you using? When I try to export I don't see nearly as many editable settings.
Hmm. I keep my Lightroom up to date, and the interface has stayed pretty similar for quite some time. What version do you have? I don’t recall what version this was on when I made this video.
Just a question as im stuck. What do you do for image ratio. I've found 4:5 the best for instagram posts, however that's for portraits. I've heard 1.91 for landscape but cant get it to fit right?
I think for engagement, square posts do better than any landscape oriented. I haven’t played a whole lot with it so I usually do square or just leave it uncropped.
so my pictures sony a7 mk3 are just like 2 to 5 mb big uncompressed and exxported into jpeq a friend of mine her jpeqs are like 10 mps and shot on a7 mk1 wtf ?!
Just out of curiosity why only 72 dpi? also what if images would be for a customer that would be using them FB or Insta, would you change any settings?
For internet purpose DPI doesn't matter, there absolutely no difference if it is 1 DPI or 300 DPI. Just export photo and check it. DPI matters only for printing. I suggest tu keep DPI always 300. The file size is the same, so why not to set just 300? The 72 DPI is myth, but many people believe in it.
Instagram still gives my photos really bad banding in the sky when using your Instagram export preset. I cannot figure out how to fix this. I’ve tried everything at this point.
There is actually an option within Lightroom to open up your photo straight into Photoshop! You can right click on the photo and then click Edit In Photoshop and it will send it right over!
Why would you go for 1080 long edge and post portrait image 4:5? If someone is posting portrait 4:5 ratio it should be exported long edge 1350 for best quality.
This is true! Sadly, calling the video “Lightroom Classic” results in hardly any search traffic. Very few searches for Lightroom Classic and most photographers use the LrC version anyways.
I always try to get straight to the point! You have to understand that a lot of people want the explanation for why something is the way that it is. Most of the time I get complaints about going too fast, so it’s hard to find the right balance.
ADDING UP, HIS PRESETS WORKED FOR ME PARTIALLY BUT I TRIED THIS OTHER ONE AND IT IS FLAWLESS> hese are the Best Export Settings for Instagram in Lightroom: Image Crop: 4:5 Image format: JPEG Color Space: sRGB Quality: 100 Image Sizing: Resize to fit: Width & Height. (W: 2160px H: leave blank) Resolution: 72 pixels per inch Output Sharpening: Sharpen for Screen, Amount to personal taste
Yeah! You can definitely crop beforehand, but I prefer to not use the image crop and crop myself when I post. Otherwise you don’t have control over how the crop ends up.
This was like the best video I could have ever found! Lol you included everything in one video! And I appreciate that so much!! Thank you so much! It was very helpful!
Awesome! So glad it was helpful.
Hello Austin, thank you for your informative video. Which settings would you recommend for exporting to a photo book?
I would export for the size of book you’re making and whatever PPI setting the book is being printed in!
Thanks for making this video and taking the time to explain everything!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for covering all the different types and the WHY. You actually educate and I appreciate that!
Thanks for checking it out! Glad it helped.
Hey Austin - great video, I think you explain really well! And for someone that hasnt got this very basic thing done yet, it was very helpful, thanks! Another question; How do you catalogue and store your exported images? Do you have a folder from each shoot with IG photos, print files, facebook and web (lets say you wanted all the photos from a shoot exported for all these types of uses)? My own system, or lack thereof, isnt the best, so im looking for the best way to go about it. You seemed like the right person to ask!
Glad it was helpful for you! Once I export the photos, I use them for whatever the desired use it (post to social, website, print, etc), and then I just delete the exported file. Any time I want to access the file again, I launch Lightroom and export the photo. Of course, I have a lot of images on my phone since I usually airdrop to get them there and then post.
How do you find out what is the ideal sizes for different stuff? Great video
thanks for helping!
Usually you can find the info on the companies website!
Thanks for the explanation, makes it easier knowing the “why” and not just hearing the “how” inmho.
Glad it was useful!
Excellent.Thank you.
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Excellent information, thank you
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Thank you…….super helpful 🎉
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Thanks for sharing the knowledge 💕
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much! your video is great!
Can you please help me with these question:
Is 72 resolution not too small for the social media use?
And what Image sizing do you suggest for exporting to a client after an event (not knowing what they will use it for, may be social media, may be website, may be printing). What do you suggest just as a classic export setting that can be used for either option? Thank you in advance for answering
72 should be fine for social. I only really export photos when I know the outcome, otherwise I just let them sit on my Lightroom Catalog until I need them for something specific.
@@AustinJamesJackson Ok, I understand. Thank you. Maybe I can send my client's photo with both options so they can use them for both option. Your video was very helpful!!
For website’s photos, could i convert it to webp also after i export it like thats ?
You could, but I would just recommend JPEG for web.
This is super helpful. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
About your export settings for web: why do you set the long edge, and not use megapixels instead? By setting the long edge, the resolution and file size will vary greatly depending on the aspect ratio. It may work fine for typical horisontal photos, but as a preset I need something that works for all (or most) aspect ratios. Resizing with megapixels (to 4 for example) makes a lot more sense to me. Am I missing something here?
Most social media platforms want a particular long edge size. You are correct that the size varies based on aspect ratio.
@@AustinJamesJackson I thought exporting for «web» was referring to a more general compression for websites. In that case, a square photo set to long edge 2000px will export to 4mp, while the same export setting for a 3:2-photo will export to 2,7mp. Still several sources recommend compressing for web by setting long edge. For social media and specific photos I agree, but not for a general web export preset that aims to reduce file size on multiple photos.
Super helpful, thanks!
You're welcome!
Great job I loaded all 4 presets
Awesome!
Good tutorial.. Can I save the same pic for fb, Ig and Printing ? Thanks
Yes for digital, these settings will be good. But for print, check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/-xnv0nGt-po/v-deo.html
just what I needed thank you...
Glad I could help!
This video is really helpful
Awesome! Glad it worked for you.
Excellent video!
Glad you liked it!
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Sweeet!! Thanks for being here.
Newbie question: I need to make printed cheat sheets for these settings. How can I do that? Can I take a screen shot after I do the presets? Our Lady Shooters group is having difficulty with export sizes. I also don't understand the horizontal vs vertical orientation settings.
Yeah, you can definitely take a screenshot or create them in a Google Doc and then print!
Hi a newbie question 😅
In image sizing for insta, do I still choose the Long Edge for the resize fit if my image is a portrait? Then, 1350 for pixels?
Hope you notice. Thank you in advance!
Yes, that will work fine! Thanks.
@@AustinJamesJackson thanks for the response. 😊
Why does resolution 72 matter? It doesn't effect the filesize of the image and therefore Instagram has no need to to compress it any more than if its example 300.
72 is the standard that most people use for digital.
@@AustinJamesJackson Well people don’t understand why they use it then.
You're right, for internet purpose DPI doesn't matter, there absolutely no difference if it is 1 DPI or 300 DPI. Just export photo and check it. DPI matters only for printing. I suggest tu keep DPI always 300. The file size is the same, so why not to set just 300? The 72 DPI is myth, but many people believe in it.
Is this still up to date or have you done a newer video?
This is still pretty much what you want to use!
thanks for the video, but question ... do i need to make diff presets for vertical and for horizontal ? or did i miss a step that can you just compress the the image some? thanks in advance
You can if you want, but I usually just use the same preset!
Wonderful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video, but how about I want to export for both Facebook and instagram at the same time?.
You can make presets for both and then check both boxes.
Good tutorial. From Spain, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!
Thank you!! Same to you. As always, thanks for checking it out!
Why does your lightroom interface look completely different from mine? What version are you using? When I try to export I don't see nearly as many editable settings.
Hmm. I keep my Lightroom up to date, and the interface has stayed pretty similar for quite some time. What version do you have? I don’t recall what version this was on when I made this video.
I thought the same thing but I think there is a difference between Lightroom and Lightroom (Classic)
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Great video, thank you!
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Why do you choose to put your PPI at 72 for web-based/social media platforms?
It doesn't actually matter but many people like to use 72
@@AustinJamesJackson gotcha, thanks for the video, super helpful!!!
when I keep it full size, I can see my watermark very well. when I put 1350-1080 pixels, my watermark loses lots of quality. I am really confused
The watermark is also being downsized I believe.
@@AustinJamesJackson yeah but is it normal to have the photo 700kb?
Just a question as im stuck. What do you do for image ratio. I've found 4:5 the best for instagram posts, however that's for portraits. I've heard 1.91 for landscape but cant get it to fit right?
I think for engagement, square posts do better than any landscape oriented. I haven’t played a whole lot with it so I usually do square or just leave it uncropped.
@@AustinJamesJackson Fair enough, cheers
is long edge 4000 pixels too much for instagram?
That’ll be fine!
Thanks.
You're welcome!
Thanks buddy much
Thanks for watching!
thanx man
Thanks for checking it out!
Still works great this July 2023?
Yes!!
@@AustinJamesJackson Thank you! Your IG feed looks great btw! 🔥
what if my clients want the picture for social media and also for printing?can I have a preset setting for both at the same time ?
I think you can check the box next to multiple presets to export both at once!
so my pictures sony a7 mk3 are just like 2 to 5 mb big uncompressed and exxported into jpeq a friend of mine her jpeqs are like 10 mps and shot on a7 mk1 wtf ?!
It must have to do with export settings. So many different things could cause that. Hard to say without seeing it. Sorry I can’t be of more help!
You rule thank you for this video
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you
Thanks for checking it out!
Just out of curiosity why only 72 dpi? also what if images would be for a customer that would be using them FB or Insta, would you change any settings?
72 dpi is all that most social media platforms will take. I would keep everything the same for a customer if I was sending them my images!
For internet purpose DPI doesn't matter, there absolutely no difference if it is 1 DPI or 300 DPI. Just export photo and check it. DPI matters only for printing. I suggest tu keep DPI always 300. The file size is the same, so why not to set just 300? The 72 DPI is myth, but many people believe in it.
@@AustinJamesJackson Thanks mate
Instagram still gives my photos really bad banding in the sky when using your Instagram export preset. I cannot figure out how to fix this. I’ve tried everything at this point.
Unfortunately, that’s just the nature of social media compressing your file. Not much you can do unless you’re willing to change your edit.
Why do the landscape ig photos export so pixelated ?
They shouldn't if you follow these settings and are exporting an image that isn't starting pixelated to begin with.
Do you sharpen your images in Lightroom in addition to output sharpening them at export for web?
I usually make some minor adjustments to the sharpening option in the detail tab! Not a ton tho.
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Thank you! Same to you!
Why does LR not export PNG? is there a good reason lol
You’d have to ask Adobe support! 😂
I haven't bothered to open LR yet since I have LRC on my pc but it will export a 16 bit or 8 bit PNG if I want.
2024 update? My photos doesn't seem really nice when I upload them to Facebook and IG using these export settings. 😢
These are still the same settings I use!
@@AustinJamesJackson Thanks!
I can't use PNG for instagram ?
You may be able to but I’d recommend JPEG.
@@AustinJamesJackson are there any reasons you recommend Jpeg?
What settings would you use if you wanted to export the image to edit in photoshop afterwards?
There is actually an option within Lightroom to open up your photo straight into Photoshop! You can right click on the photo and then click Edit In Photoshop and it will send it right over!
Why would you go for 1080 long edge and post portrait image 4:5? If someone is posting portrait 4:5 ratio it should be exported long edge 1350 for best quality.
According to Instagram, 1080 wide gives the best quality. You can export larger, but Instagram will downsize to 1080.
@@AustinJamesJackson yes but portrait longer edge is 1350. In video u set longer 1080 for portrait
@@w.smialy934 I was wondering the same...maybe that was a little mistake?
I've seen other photographers export with 1350 limit in both directions...
Where is the settings for jpeg print?
I have a few other videos covering print up on my channel! I don’t recommend exporting from Lightroom as a JPEG if you’re printing.
Why adobe Rob 1998?
It’s my preference for 16-bit images!
The title says "Lightroom" but you talk aboit Lightroom CC. They are two different things
This is true! Sadly, calling the video “Lightroom Classic” results in hardly any search traffic. Very few searches for Lightroom Classic and most photographers use the LrC version anyways.
Thank you for the video….you could slow down your instruction just a bit…you talk very fast.
Thanks for the feedback!
jesus you people could make huge followers if you just get to the point. many of us just want the answer
I always try to get straight to the point! You have to understand that a lot of people want the explanation for why something is the way that it is. Most of the time I get complaints about going too fast, so it’s hard to find the right balance.
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You said something I wasn't brave enough to say 😅
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ADDING UP, HIS PRESETS WORKED FOR ME PARTIALLY BUT I TRIED THIS OTHER ONE AND IT IS FLAWLESS> hese are the Best Export Settings for Instagram in Lightroom:
Image Crop: 4:5
Image format: JPEG
Color Space: sRGB
Quality: 100
Image Sizing: Resize to fit: Width & Height. (W: 2160px H: leave blank)
Resolution: 72 pixels per inch
Output Sharpening: Sharpen for Screen, Amount to personal taste
Yeah! You can definitely crop beforehand, but I prefer to not use the image crop and crop myself when I post. Otherwise you don’t have control over how the crop ends up.