No, you should not automatically write changes to XMP. You should only write changes to XMP if you are confident that the changes will not cause any compatibility issues with other software that uses the XMP data.

DNG is a file format created by Adobe that stores digital negatives. XMP is a file format that stores metadata.

To enable XMP in Lightroom, go to Edit > Preferences > File Handling. In the File Handling pane, check the box next to “Enable XMP” and click OK.

XMP files are files that store metadata for images. Lightroom uses XMP files to store the settings for each image, such as the exposure settings, crop settings, and keywords.

To import XMP files into Lightroom Classic, first open Lightroom Classic and go to the File menu. Then, select Import Photos and Videos. A window will open where you can select the files you want to import. Select the XMP files and click Import.

To use presets in Lightroom, first import the preset files into the program. To do this, click on the “File” menu and select “Import.” Then navigate to the folder where the presets are stored and select them.
Once the presets are imported, they will appear as a menu item in the Develop module. To apply a preset, select it from the list and then click the “Done” button.

Lightroom presets are usually .lrtemplate files.

Lightroom presets are usually .lrtemplate files.

Lightroom presets are usually .lrtemplate files.

To import photos that have already been imported into Lightroom, go to File > Import Photos and Videos. In the Import window, select the folder that contains the photos you want to import and click Import.

There’s no right or wrong answer to this question – it all depends on your personal workflow and preferences. Some photographers prefer to copy their images as DNG files in Lightroom, while others find it more convenient to keep their original image files in their original format. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what works best for you.

To change the file type in Lightroom, go to File > Export. Select the format you want to export to and click Export.

In the Library module, go to the File Handling panel and change the import settings as desired.

The Lightroom presets folder is located in the same place on all computers:
Windows: C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Lightroom\Develop Presets
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Lightroom/Develop Presets

To get presets into Lightroom, you need to first download them to your computer. Once they are downloaded, open Lightroom and go to the Develop module. In the Presets panel on the left, click the + icon and select Import Presets. Navigate to where you saved the presets on your computer and select them. Click Import and they will be added to the Presets panel.