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How to Export Selected Photos to Lightroom?

Learn how to easily transfer photos selected by your client to Lightroom to start editing them.

Written by Emilia Sowa

Exporting your client's selections doesn't have to involve manually searching for files on your disk. Mafelo lets you generate a special file that will automatically find and select the shots chosen by your client in your Lightroom catalog.

Key Benefits and Use Cases

  • Time savings: Automatic photo flagging instead of tediously searching by file names.

  • No mistakes: Complete elimination of human error when copying frame numbers from an order.

  • Quick editing start: Instant jump to editing only the shots your client has paid for and approved.

How to Export Photos to Lightroom

  1. Go to the orders tab for the selected client gallery.

  2. Click the Export Photos button.

  3. From the dropdown list of available programs, select to Lightroom.

  4. Paste the exported file list into the search bar in Lightroom.

  • Video tutorial: If you'd prefer to see how to configure the export step by step, feel free to watch our short video guide:

Available Export Options

You can export photos to most popular working environments. Click on the program you're interested in to view the detailed step-by-step instructions:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I export photos to Photoshop instead of Lightroom?

Yes, Mafelo also supports direct export of photos to Photoshop. In the export menu, select the to Photoshop (MacOS) or to Photoshop (Windows) option, depending on which operating system you use.

Why is the export option in the order not visible?

The export option only appears once the client has fully approved and submitted their selections through the gallery.

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