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**JimD** · 05-01-2022, 07:39 AM

If I update from my current version of Lightroom 4.4 to the latest subscription version will I have to update my pre-sets, libraries, etc or will these be automatically transferred into the settings on the update?

pschlute · 05-01-2022, 08:17 AM

When I started with LR I was able to import tags and Collections associated with my photos from Adobe Photoshop Elements. So it should be easy for you. Settings may be quite different.

**JimD** · 05-01-2022, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by pschlute

When I started with LR I was able to import tags and Collections associated with my photos from Adobe Photoshop Elements. So it should be easy for you. Settings may be quite different.

Thanks for your answer but why don't you just say you're not sure

**UncleVanya** · 05-01-2022, 09:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by JimD

Thanks for your answer but why don't you just say you're not sure

He gave you his honest input - the chance of anyone having your exact situation and being able to answer is low but his answer should give you some insight.

For the record, “I don’t know” is my answer. Not surprising… since I don’t use that software.

JohnMc · 05-01-2022, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by JimD

If I update from my current version of Lightroom 4.4 to the latest subscription version will I have to update my pre-sets, libraries, etc or will these be automatically transferred into the settings on the update?

If and when in doubt, backup first.

gatorguy · 05-01-2022, 10:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JimD

If I update from my current version of Lightroom 4.4 to the latest subscription version will I have to update my pre-sets, libraries, etc or will these be automatically transferred into the settings on the update?

Solved: Lightroom 4.4 update to CC - Adobe Support Community - 8772397

"Your existing presets, templates, etc should not be deleted when you upgrade. However, it's still advisable to make a backup copy of the Lightroom presets and templates folders.

1. Open Lightroom Preferences (Lightroom menu on Mac OS and Edit menu on Windows)

2. Click on the Presets tab to open

3. In presets tab click on 'Show Lightroom Presets folder'

4. Step 3 will open a Finder or Explorer window in which you should find a folder named Lightroom

5. You should back up the entire folder thus saving all user applied presets, metadata presets, templates, etc"

35mmfilmfan · 05-01-2022, 11:05 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by JimD

Thanks for your answer but why don't you just say you're not sure

What a gracious response - it is always a pleasure to assist people who appreciate it.

**jlstrawman** · 05-01-2022, 11:11 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

What a gracious response - it is always a pleasure to assist people who appreciate it.

No good deed goes unpunished.

Pops · 05-01-2022, 11:21 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm not sure.

Oldbayrunner · 05-01-2022, 02:23 PM - **2 Likes**

I was sure a minute ago, or I thought I was sure but now that I think about it I'm not so sure I'm sure anymore.

**grog85361** · 05-01-2022, 02:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

What a gracious response - it is always a pleasure to assist people who appreciate it.

!!!

pschlute · 05-01-2022, 03:31 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by JimD

Thanks for your answer but why don't you just say you're not sure

I am trying to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you were not deliberately being rude, and so I will expand on what I meant, which I did think was obvious......

When I updated to LR, I did so from Adobe Photoshop Elements. This is a much older program than LR. It is logical then to assume that updating from LR 4.4 should be at least as easy, and probably easier, as far as things like Collections and tags are concerned. Are you following me so far ?

Secondly, LR has changed a lot since I started using it, and I am referring to the newer version LR Classic. The develop module has changed significantly, so it is likely some or even many of your settings will need to be re-set from scratch.

Either way, good luck with it. You won't get any further help from me.

MarkJerling · 05-01-2022, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by JimD

If I update from my current version of Lightroom 4.4 to the latest subscription version will I have to update my pre-sets, libraries, etc or will these be automatically transferred into the settings on the update?

I can't say for sure if they'll automatically come across, but it's possible to import Presets, Catalogues, Profiles and Plug-ins.
So, provided you do a backup before you update, it should be possible to bring everything across to the latest version.

**vrphoto** · 05-02-2022, 05:13 AM

May be install the new LR as a trial and try for yourself? After backing up everything of course. By the way, the difference in current LR and LR4 developing is hugely better, so you may find that your old presets aren’t as useful.

**JimD** · 05-03-2022, 06:45 AM - **1 Like**

Thank you all for your time

05-01-2022, 07:39 AM	#1
JimD Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 187	Lightroom update If I update from my current version of Lightroom 4.4 to the latest subscription version will I have to update my pre-sets, libraries, etc or will these be automatically transferred into the settings on the update?

05-01-2022, 10:31 AM - 1 Like	#6
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by JimD If I update from my current version of Lightroom 4.4 to the latest subscription version will I have to update my pre-sets, libraries, etc or will these be automatically transferred into the settings on the update? Solved: Lightroom 4.4 update to CC - Adobe Support Community - 8772397 "Your existing presets, templates, etc should not be deleted when you upgrade. However, it's still advisable to make a backup copy of the Lightroom presets and templates folders. 1. Open Lightroom Preferences (Lightroom menu on Mac OS and Edit menu on Windows) 2. Click on the Presets tab to open 3. In presets tab click on 'Show Lightroom Presets folder' 4. Step 3 will open a Finder or Explorer window in which you should find a folder named Lightroom 5. You should back up the entire folder thus saving all user applied presets, metadata presets, templates, etc" Last edited by gatorguy; 05-02-2022 at 05:03 AM.

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05-01-2022, 08:17 AM	#2
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,217	When I started with LR I was able to import tags and Collections associated with my photos from Adobe Photoshop Elements. So it should be easy for you. Settings may be quite different.

05-01-2022, 08:29 AM	#3
JimD Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 187 Original Poster	Originally posted by pschlute When I started with LR I was able to import tags and Collections associated with my photos from Adobe Photoshop Elements. So it should be easy for you. Settings may be quite different. Thanks for your answer but why don't you just say you're not sure

05-01-2022, 09:01 AM - 2 Likes	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by JimD Thanks for your answer but why don't you just say you're not sure He gave you his honest input - the chance of anyone having your exact situation and being able to answer is low but his answer should give you some insight. For the record, “I don’t know” is my answer. Not surprising… since I don’t use that software.

05-01-2022, 09:13 AM	#5
JohnMc Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 658	Originally posted by JimD If I update from my current version of Lightroom 4.4 to the latest subscription version will I have to update my pre-sets, libraries, etc or will these be automatically transferred into the settings on the update? If and when in doubt, backup first.

05-01-2022, 11:05 AM - 5 Likes	#7
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,340	Originally posted by JimD Thanks for your answer but why don't you just say you're not sure What a gracious response - it is always a pleasure to assist people who appreciate it.

05-01-2022, 11:11 AM - 4 Likes	#8
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan What a gracious response - it is always a pleasure to assist people who appreciate it. No good deed goes unpunished.

05-01-2022, 11:21 AM - 2 Likes	#9
Pops Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Suffolk Posts: 35	I'm not sure.

05-01-2022, 02:23 PM - 2 Likes	#10
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,665	I was sure a minute ago, or I thought I was sure but now that I think about it I'm not so sure I'm sure anymore.

05-01-2022, 02:26 PM - 2 Likes	#11
grog85361 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 894	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan What a gracious response - it is always a pleasure to assist people who appreciate it. !!!

05-01-2022, 03:31 PM - 6 Likes	#12
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,217	Originally posted by JimD Thanks for your answer but why don't you just say you're not sure I am trying to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you were not deliberately being rude, and so I will expand on what I meant, which I did think was obvious...... When I updated to LR, I did so from Adobe Photoshop Elements. This is a much older program than LR. It is logical then to assume that updating from LR 4.4 should be at least as easy, and probably easier, as far as things like Collections and tags are concerned. Are you following me so far ? Secondly, LR has changed a lot since I started using it, and I am referring to the newer version LR Classic. The develop module has changed significantly, so it is likely some or even many of your settings will need to be re-set from scratch. Either way, good luck with it. You won't get any further help from me.

05-01-2022, 07:05 PM	#13
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by JimD If I update from my current version of Lightroom 4.4 to the latest subscription version will I have to update my pre-sets, libraries, etc or will these be automatically transferred into the settings on the update? I can't say for sure if they'll automatically come across, but it's possible to import Presets, Catalogues, Profiles and Plug-ins. So, provided you do a backup before you update, it should be possible to bring everything across to the latest version.

05-02-2022, 05:13 AM	#14
vrphoto Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 151	May be install the new LR as a trial and try for yourself? After backing up everything of course. By the way, the difference in current LR and LR4 developing is hugely better, so you may find that your old presets aren’t as useful.

05-03-2022, 06:45 AM - 1 Like	#15
JimD Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 187 Original Poster	Thank you all for your time

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