Best Lightroom Mobile Export Settings 2026
Best Lightroom Mobile Export Settings 2026
Exporting from Lightroom Mobile has fewer options than desktop but the same principles apply — correct dimensions, color space, and quality for each platform.
How to access export settings in Lightroom Mobile
iPhone: Open your edited photo. Tap the share icon (box with arrow pointing up) in the top right. Tap "Export As" for custom settings or "Share To" for quick export.
Android: Open your edited photo. Tap the three dots in the top right. Tap "Export" or "Share."
Best export settings per platform
Format: JPEG
Dimensions: 1080 x 1350px (portrait) or 1080 x 1080px (square)
Quality: 80-85%
Color Space: sRGB
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Format: JPEG
Dimensions: 1000 x 1500px
Quality: 80-85%
Color Space: sRGB
General sharing (WhatsApp, Messages, email)
Format: JPEG
Dimensions: Max resolution (most sharing apps compress anyway)
Quality: 80%
Color Space: sRGB
Save to Camera Roll (full quality)
Format: JPEG or Original
Dimensions: Maximum
Quality: 100%
Color Space: sRGB
Printing
Format: JPEG
Dimensions: Calculate based on print size (300 DPI x inches)
Quality: 95%
Color Space: sRGB
The quick export option
For most sharing scenarios, Lightroom Mobile's quick export (Share To) is sufficient. It exports at full resolution in JPEG format — fine for social media sharing where the platform compresses anyway.
Use "Export As" with custom settings only when you need specific dimensions for a platform or print job.
Why Lightroom Mobile export looks different from desktop
Lightroom Mobile exports may look slightly different from desktop exports of the same edited photo. Two reasons:
Different rendering. Lightroom Mobile and Lightroom Classic use slightly different processing for some camera profiles.
No output sharpening on mobile. Lightroom Classic has an Output Sharpening option that adds a final sharpening pass optimized for screen or print. Lightroom Mobile does not have this — the export relies on the editing sharpening alone.
If desktop accuracy matters, export from Lightroom Classic for final delivery.
Free preset for mobile editing and export
FAQ
How do I export at a specific size from Lightroom Mobile?
Tap the share icon, select "Export As," and set custom dimensions. Enter your desired pixel dimensions or percentage of original.
Does Lightroom Mobile support TIFF export?
No — Lightroom Mobile exports JPEG or original format only. For TIFF export, use Lightroom Classic on desktop.
Why do my Lightroom Mobile exports look less sharp than desktop?
Lightroom Mobile does not apply output sharpening on export. For maximum sharpness, add a slight Sharpening increase in the Detail panel before exporting.
