LR CC is loads my develop presets folders, but not files in them

[christinam0710]

I recently upgraded both my computer and to LR CC. I'm trying to import my develop presets. I've followed all the directions, found the preset folder in LR, dragged my presets in there, and restarted LR. When I restart, LR sees the folders in the Presets menu, but when I click each folder to show the presets, nothing shows up, like there's nothing there. The presets are .xmp files, does that make a difference?

Help! I really don't want to have to buy them again..

[Rob_Cullen · Accepted solution]

Preset files have the filename suffix of .LRTEMPLATE

(They are not .xmp  -which are 'sidecar' files for individual photos.)

If you bought presets, you may still have them in a compressed .ZIP file that requires expanding.

These links will have helpful info-

Mastering Lightroom: How to Manage Presets

Organizing Lightroom Presets - Lenscraft

Backing up Lightroom Presets - Lenscraft

[richardplondon]

'XMP' presets are for use in Adobe Camera Raw.

[Rob_Cullen]

Thanks Richard for the correction.