XMPs – Adobe Lightroom

In our previous blog post about using XMPs with Bridge & Adobe Camera RAW we talked about why we love them and what they are.

Using XMP files with Adobe Lightroom

You’ll start seeing the previews update with the edits from us . It’s as simple as that!

XMPs Are Fantastic!

If you’re an Adobe Bridge user and shoot in RAW format, it’s a necessity to know how to use XMP files. XMP files are our normal delivery method for RAW files for a couple advantages:

What are XMP files?

XMP files are just small text files with the extension ‘.xmp’ that contain the edits we make. They hold the edits for exposure, contrast, brightness, blacks… everything. These updates are viewable in both Bridge and Lightroom. The filename of the XMP MUST match the filename of the RAW file, it’s how the two files synchronize.
How to use XMP files with Adobe Bridge

Sit back and watch the magic happen, you’ll start seeing the changes flash before your eyes. It’s as simple as that!