Converting Lightroom/Camera Raw presets () into color lookup tables ( CUBE ) isn't a direct file-to-file conversion because XMP contains text-based metadata, while CUBE contains a 3D pixel-mapping grid.

If you are a colorist, a video editor, or a hybrid shooter who uses both Lightroom and DaVinci Resolve, you have likely hit this frustrating wall: You bought a stunning pack of for your photos, but you want to use that exact look for your video footage.

: If given an option, choose 32x32x32 or 64x64x64 for the best balance between file performance and color accuracy. Click Convert : Process the file.

Any radial gradients, linear masks, or brush strokes applied in your Lightroom preset will be completely ignored during conversion.

To get the absolute best results when converting your presets to LUTs, modify your workflow with these expert tips:

: A free web-based tool that extracts color grading from images with embedded XMP metadata and allows you to download them as a LUT file.