Top Community Presets of 2024
As we wrap up 2024, we thought it would be fun to reflect on the presets that have defined the year for the Darkroom community. This year alone, you all shared over 1,400 new presets with the community, making for a total of over 2,300 presets to discover, install and export! Your presets were used in over 1 million exports and installed by photographers in more than 50 countries.
This year’s two most popular presets, GTD_Warm and Malediven 6, and the two all-time most popular presets, Glass Pop and Classic Negative, all stood out for their versatility and stunning results.
This year we enhanced Community Presets with search functionality and, auto-generated preset descriptions (soon to be searchable). Making it easier to distinguish presets, and improve discoverability in the app and on serach engines. We also added dedicated pages to explore the All-Time Most Exported and All-Time Most Installed presets, celebrating the community’s all-time favorites since the launch of community presets 2 years ago. We’re excited to continue refining and expanding these tools in the coming year.
To celebrate 2024, we curated a list of presets we love and use ourselves. Whether you’re looking to enhance your cozy family shots or elevate your outdoor adventures, these presets will help you tell your holiday stories beautifully.
Warm and Cozy Moments
Here’s a curated list of excellent presets for intimate gatherings, candlelit dinners, and family portraits, selected to enhance warmth, natural tones, and the cozy atmosphere of life’s little moments.
Bold and Vibrant Adventures
Infuse every shot with energy and excitement. Whether you’re capturing the beauty of the great outdoors, or highlighting vibrant colors and intricate details, these presets bring your photos to life. Enhance everyday scenes with a burst of vibrancy, or bring out the drama in landscapes and cityscapes.
Year-Round Favorites
These versatile presets have been the MVPs of 2024, used in countless projects for their ability to elevate any photo. From portraits to landscapes, street photography to still life, these presets consistently deliver stunning results while maintaining a natural, timeless look.
How can you share a preset?
Perhaps you already created a preset you’d like to share? You can do so by selecting the preset you want to share, tap on it again (•••) to view its options and you’ll find the new “Share” button. From the share sheet, you’ll be able to share a link to anyone, whether they have Darkroom installed or not.
Anyone with your link can preview and install your presets with a tap. That’s pretty much it! There are no files to manage, host, download or import. It couldn’t be simpler or more flexible.
We also have this detailed guide explaining how to create and share a preset!
We are thrilled to see how many of you have created and shared your unique presets—it’s truly inspiring! Don’t hesitate to tag us or send your creations via message or email; we love seeing your artistry in action. As we continue to grow this vibrant community of photo editing enthusiasts, we are more excited than ever to support your creative journeys.
Wishing you a joyful and fulfilling end to the year filled with inspiration, beautiful moments, and, of course, stunning photos. Here’s to an even more creative 2025!
The Darkroom Team
