How Do I Export Multiple Photos in Lightroom?

To export multiple photos from Adobe Lightroom, follow these steps:

1. Select the Photos: In the Grid view (Library module) or Filmstrip, select the photos you want to export. You can use Ctrl/Cmd + Click to select individual photos or Shift + Click to select a range.

2. Initiate the Export: Go to File > Export or click the Export button located in the Library module (usually in the bottom left panel). This will open the Export dialog box.

3. Choose Export Settings: The Export dialog box is where you configure how your photos will be exported.

   • Export Location: Specify where you want to save the exported photos (e.g., a specific folder on your computer, a hard drive).
   • File Naming: Choose a naming convention for your exported files. You can use Lightroom's built-in options or create a custom naming sequence.
   • File Settings: Select the file format (JPEG, TIFF, DNG, etc.), quality (for JPEGs), color space (sRGB is generally recommended for web use), and other relevant settings.
   • Image Sizing: Adjust the image size if necessary. You can resize based on dimensions, long edge, short edge, or megapixels. You can also choose not to resize.
   • Output Sharpening: Apply sharpening for screen, matte paper, or glossy paper. Choose the sharpening amount (Low, Standard, High).
   • Metadata: Choose what metadata to include in the exported files (e.g., copyright, keywords).
   • Watermarking: Add a watermark to your photos, if desired.

4. Use Presets (Optional): Lightroom allows you to save export settings as presets for future use. If you have a preset that matches your desired export settings, simply select it from the left panel of the Export dialog box.

5. Export: Once you have configured all the desired settings, click the Export button. Lightroom will then process and export all the selected photos according to your specifications. You can monitor the progress in the Activity Center (the progress bar in the top-left corner).

Here's a summarized table of the key settings you'll encounter:

Setting	Description	Common Values
Export Location	Where the exported photos will be saved.	Specific Folder, Same Folder as Original Photo
File Naming	How the exported files will be named.	Original Filename, Custom Name, Sequence
File Format	The type of file to create (JPEG, TIFF, etc.).	JPEG (for web/sharing), TIFF (for archiving/high-quality prints)
Quality (JPEG)	The compression level for JPEGs (0-100). Higher quality means larger file size.	70-80 for web, 80-100 for prints
Color Space	The range of colors the image can display.	sRGB (for web), Adobe RGB (for print)
Image Sizing	Whether to resize the image during export.	Resize to Fit, Width & Height, Long Edge, Megapixels, Don't Enlarge
Output Sharpening	Sharpening applied during export to optimize for different output methods.	Screen, Matte Paper, Glossy Paper; Low, Standard, High
Metadata	What information about the photo is included in the exported file.	Copyright Only, All Metadata, All Except Camera & Camera Raw Info
Watermarking	Add a visible watermark to the image.	Simple Copyright Watermark, Custom Graphic Watermark

By following these steps, you can efficiently export multiple photos from Lightroom with your desired settings.