Why do some Lightroom presets import into User Presets, and how can I organize them correctly?

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I’m importing preset packs into Lightroom, but some presets always end up in User Presets while others import into their own groups. I also renamed folders and preset names in the file system, but Lightroom still shows the original names and original grouping when I reopen it. Is Lightroom reading the preset metadata instead of the folder names? How can I properly rename and organize imported presets so they appear in the right groups?

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Originally by Danilo Jonić. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0

Danilo Jonić

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In the source of preset there is record like:

<crs:Group>
    <rdf:Alt>
     <rdf:li xml:lang="x-default">Test preset</rdf:li>
    </rdf:Alt>
   </crs:Group>

which define in which group to be added particular preset. If such record do not exist the preset(s) is added in "User Presets"

You can edit the preset file (it is text based) and add such record. Be aware you need some knowledge about XML

You can rename presets and rearrange them in different groups inside Development module in LR and then export the groups so next time you import them they will be with new names and assigned to new groups.

Originally by Romeo Ninov. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0

Romeo Ninov

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Yes — Lightroom can use the preset’s internal metadata rather than the folder name in your file browser. If a preset file does not contain a group entry, Lightroom typically imports it into **User Presets**. From the answers provided: - The preset file is text/XML-based. - A group tag such as `...` determines which preset group it belongs to. - If that tag is missing, Lightroom places the preset in **User Presets**. - You can edit the preset file manually to change its group, but that requires care because it’s XML/text-based. - You can also rename/reorganize presets inside Lightroom’s Develop module, then export them again so the new names/groups are preserved for future imports. - Some packs also use a separate “cluster” field internally for sorting/organization, but Lightroom display names and grouping still need to be set correctly first. So the safest workflow is: organize and rename presets inside Lightroom, export them again, and re-import if needed. If editing files directly, change the internal group metadata rather than only renaming folders in the operating system.

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