How to Change a Stack’s Cover Thumbnail
Here’s how to change the image that’s used as the cover image for an image stack.
Lightroom's Library Module
Tips and tricks, how-to guides, and plugin reviews related to using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom's Library Module.
How to Filter Virtual Copies or Master Files
Lightroom has a quick way to separate out the virtual copies from the master versions. Here’s how to do it in the Library module.
Turning Off the Lights
The ability to dim the lights in Lightroom is a handy little tool for distraction-free viewing, sorting, and editing of your photos.
Adding a Grid Overlay to the Loupe View
The grid loupe overlay is pretty self-explanatory and simple to use, but you do have some control over its appearance.
Using the Loupe Overlay Guides to Align a Spot or Vertical or Horizontal Lines
Lightroom’s Guides loupe overlay is a simple yet flexible tool for aligning either a specific spot in the frame or aligning horizontal or vertical lines. It’s one of a few different overlay tools available in Lightroom.
How to Use Lightroom’s Layout Image Loupe Overlay Feature
There are a few different ways to add visual guides over photos in Lightroom. The Layout Image Loupe Overlay is a handy tool to find images that work with specific design requirements.
The Ins and Outs of Zooming
Lightroom’s basic zooming in on a photo is simple and intuitive, but there are ways to get even more control over how it works to better suit your preferences and workflow.
How to Auto Stack Images by the Interval Between Capture Time
Lightroom has a built-in feature to automatically stack images by the time interval between their capture time. In the right workflow it can save a lot fo time and tedium.
How to Filter Photos by Stack Position
Lightroom doesn’t have a built-in way (yet) to filter only the top images of a stack or any other stack position. But the Any Filter plugin adds that functionality.
How to Find the Original Image File on Your Hard Drive
Sometimes you just need to find the original file on your hard drive. Lightroom has a simple built-in function for that.
How to Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically
Flipping an image horizontally or vertically to create a mirror image isn’t hard, but the functions might not be where you first look.
How to Batch Rename Image Filenames
Lightroom offers a quick, easy, and powerful way to batch rename files, whether you’re trying to do half a dozen for a client or tens of thousands at once. Here’s a guide on how to do it.
How to Resize Thumbnails in Lightroom’s User Interface
If you’re using Lightroom on different computers, you might want to change the size of the thumbnails in Lightroom’s user interface. Here’s how to do it.
How to Rename a Lightroom Catalog
Whether you need to back up, move, or just change the name of a Lightroom catalog, here’s a step-by-step guide.
How to Export Photos to Megapixel Sizes in Lightroom
If you need to send photos to a specific number of megapixels (for example for stock photography agencies), here’s how to do it in Lightroom.