Lightroom Presets by peva3 vs Visual Flow

Lightroom Presets by peva3 is a free set of XMP presets for Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC, available as a ZIP download. Its 445 presets are grouped into 13 categories, including film-inspired looks such as Kodak Portra, Fujifilm Classic Chrome, Cinestill 800T and Ilford HP5, plus creative styles and alternative processes. The project is presented as an open-source alternative to commercial preset packs. The XMP files can be inspected, modified and shared, and the repository lists the project under the MIT license. Presets are intended for macOS and Windows. Installation instructions give Develop Presets folder paths for both systems and advise restarting Lightroom after copying the files. The README recommends adjusting white balance and exposure after applying a preset; its grain settings were tuned for 24MP images. The project also invites questions and contributions through an issue or discussion.

Visual Flow sells downloadable Lightroom presets organized by lighting conditions rather than moods. Its packs target wedding and portrait photographers, while also covering other photography genres. The collection includes six color preset packs, a black-and-white mixer, and an AI retouching toolkit with retouching presets, dodge-and-burn brushes, skin and scene tools, subject masking, and scene enhancement. Presets are supplied as.xmp files with installation guides and are designed for Adobe Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC on desktop and mobile, and Adobe Camera Raw. Visual Flow says its packs are developed with DVLOP and work with Impossible Things AI Editor. Purchases include free lifetime updates, and the license covers personal and commercial photography, including client deliverables, prints, and portfolios. A Modern Pack baseline preset is available to newsletter subscribers, excluding the installer and DVLOP profile. Paid options start at $35 one-time. The B&W Mixer costs $110, paid once, and the AI Retouching Toolkit costs $150, paid once.