Apply presets to photos

Last updated on Jun 5, 2026

Learn how to use predefined editing settings to enhance photos professionally.

Presets are predefined groups of editing settings that combine adjustments like exposure, color, contrast, and tone. Use Presets to apply a specific look instantly or maintain consistency across multiple photos.

Open a photo in Detail view.

Select Presets from the Edit panel.

In the Presets panel, select a category.

Browse the preset groups within your selected category, and then select a preset variation.

Select the applied preset thumbnail to reveal the Amount slider.

Drag the slider to increase or decrease the intensity of the preset effect.

Select the Done icon to save your settings.

Preset categories

In the Presets panel, you can select from several preset categories to quickly enhance and stylize your photos.

Category	Description	Preset Groups
Recommended	Uses Adobe Sensei to generate personalized preset suggestions based on your photo. Recommendations adapt over time as the AI learns your editing preferences.	Subtle, Strong, B&W, Cool, Warm, Dark, Bright, Cinematic, HDR
Premium - Adaptive	Applies intelligent adjustments tailored to different elements in the image.	Portrait, Sky, Subject, Landscape, Blur Background
Premium - Portraits	Enhances portrait photos with presets designed for various skin tones and creative portrait styles.	Deep Skin, Medium Skin, Light Skin, Black & White, Edgy, Group
Premium - Auto+	Applies retro-inspired looks with enhanced automatic adjustments and multiple style variations.	Multiple retro-style variations
Premium - Seasons	Adds seasonal tones and moods to your images.	Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Premium - Style	Applies creative and artistic visual styles.	Black & White, Cinematic, Cinematic II, Film-Inspired, Futuristic, Vintage
Premium - Subject	Applies themed looks designed for specific photography subjects and scenarios.	Concerts, Food, Landscape, Lifestyle, Travel, Travel II, Urban Architecture
Premium - Video	Provides creative presets optimized specifically for video editing.	Video-focused creative presets
Yours	Displays presets you created or saved for quick access.	User-created and saved presets

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