Editing your photos is only half the process—exporting them correctly ensures they look their best on every platform. Lightroom gives you powerful export options, but the ideal settings depend on where your photo will be displayed: Instagram, print, or web.
Export Settings for Instagram
- File Type: JPEG
- Color Space: sRGB (best for online platforms)
- Resolution: 72 dpi
- Image Size: 1080px on the shortest edge (Instagram’s standard)
- Quality: 80–85% (balance between quality and file size)
- Sharpening: Standard, for Screen
Tip: Export square (1:1), portrait (4:5), or landscape (16:9) depending on your feed layout.
Export Settings for Print
- File Type: TIFF or high-quality JPEG
- Color Space: Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB (richer color range for print)
- Resolution: 300 dpi
- Image Size: Keep original size or set exact print dimensions
- Quality: 100% for JPEG
- Sharpening: High, for Print
Tip: Always check with your print lab for their preferred color space and file type.
Export Settings for Web
- File Type: JPEG
- Color Space: sRGB
- Resolution: 72 dpi
- Image Size: Resize longest edge to 1920px for web galleries and slideshows
- Quality: 70–80% to reduce file size for faster loading
- Sharpening: Standard, for Screen
Tip: Optimize for both speed and visual quality—especially important for portfolio websites.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right export settings ensures your photos stay sharp, vibrant, and professional no matter where they appear. Lightroom makes it easy to save export presets so you can quickly select the right format for each platform.
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