Select an image or multiple images you want to export out of Lightroom Classic CC, then either go to File->Export Increase Image size in kb online free or press CTRL+SHIFT+E (CMD+SHIFT+E on Mac) on your keyboard. The export window will come up that looks
Let’s me go over each section.
Start out from “Export Location” and choose “Specific folder” from the drop-down. Next, click the “Choose” button and select a folder on your computer where you want the exported files to go. I set mine to a folder called “Lightroom Export”, but you can choose whatever you want. Some people export to their Desktop and then check “Put in Subfolder” and type a different name every time they export. Whatever works for you. For “Existing Files”, I have set mine to “Ask what to do”, so that the system asks me what to do if a file is already present in my export folder.
Under “File Naming”, if you check “Rename To”, your exported files will be renamed to something different. I usually rename my files during the import process and I don’t touch this setting. This way, the file names I have in my system match the export file names. If I need to re-extract an image for whatever reason, I will know which one I will need. “Extension” does not matter – I set mine to “Lowercase”.
The next section is very important. This is where you manage the file quality and set some important parameters:
Lightroom Classic CC Export File Settings
When exporting images for the web, you should always choose “JPEG” as the file format. Right next to it there is a “Quality” slider. I have seen some people slide it all the way to the right, thinking that it will preserve the best quality. Well, it does, but it also results in humongous image sizes! I typically have set mine between 65 and 84. On rare occasions when I need to print I might pick a higher value, but never for the web. In case you are wondering how this value impacts the image size and quality, check out my article “JPEG compression levels for Photoshop and Lightroom“. Basically, these percentages work in ranges, so if you set it to 77% or 84%, the resulting file size and quality will be identical.
Next, set “Color Space” to sRGB – that’s what most devices on the Internet are able to see properly. Leave “Limit File Size To” unchecked.
Under “Image Sizing”, make sure to check “Resize to Fit” – this is what actually resizes the image to a smaller version for the web. I usually set mine to “Long Edge”, which limits the width or height of the image (depending on whether it is horizontal or vertical) to a certain value. That value you set right under, in the first input field. I typically use “2048” pixels, which is a good size for the web, but it is up to you if you want to go smaller or larger. Don’t use a high number here, because it will result in a huge file; plus, most websites won’t allow you to upload huge images anyway.
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