Color.io is a web-based and desktop application designed for high-end look development. It can interpret color transformations from various formats.
You apply your XMP settings to a special "map" image (a HaldCLUT). When you export that image, it contains a visual record of exactly how your colors changed. The converter software reads that image and turns it into data.
1. Export LUT by John R. Ellis (Top Choice for Lightroom Users)
: Use a generator like the IWLTBAP LUT Generator to create a neutral PNG or JPEG "HALD" file. xmp to cube converter top
Disable all non-color settings (Local Adjustments, Noise Reduction, Lens Correction, Transform, Effects, Spot Removal, Crop).
Converting your presets bridges the gap between photo and video workflows, which each use fundamentally different systems for color information.
To ensure your converted LUT looks professional, follow these three rules: When you export that image, it contains a
| Tool | Platform | Key Strength | Price | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows, macOS, Linux (Browser) | Batch processing & automation | Free (MIT License) | Tech-savvy users needing bulk conversions | | Export LUT Plugin | Lightroom Classic (Windows/macOS) | Direct, one-click conversion | Freemium (paid for full quality) | Lightroom users wanting a simple, accurate tool | | Lumatic Lab Suite (XMP Convertor) | Browser-based | Privacy-focused & user-friendly | Free | Beginners who prioritize data privacy | | Presets Store Converter | Online | Simple web-based process | Free | Easiest web-based method using a HALD image workflow | | IWLTBAP LUT Generator | Desktop | Versatile HALD-based conversion | Free | Windows users needing a reliable HALD method | | Filestar | Desktop | Versatile bulk conversion | Paid / Free trial | Professionals handling many XMP files on Windows/macOS | | 3D LUT Creator | Desktop | Professional color grading | Paid (with free trial) | Pro colorists wanting control beyond basic conversion |
: Save the image as a high-quality JPEG or PNG (100% quality).
: A versatile desktop file converter that supports a direct "right-click" conversion process for XMP files on Windows and Mac. Export LUT by John R
To help you find the best tool for your specific editing workflow, let me know: What do you use?
You have spent years perfecting a Lightroom preset (XMP) for your photography. Now you want to shoot video with the exact same color grade. You cannot load an XMP into DaVinci Resolve. You need to convert that preset into a Cube LUT.
Top Choice for Quality Platform: Windows / macOS Cost: Subscription (Adobe Creative Cloud)