The Instax Look, Without the Instant Camera
“My pro tip: Instax film is known for being slightly soft and warm, not sharp and punchy. If a shot looks too clean after applying the preset, that’s usually a sign the original photo was shot on a lens with heavy sharpening. Try backing off Clarity and Texture a touch before adjusting the preset’s own settings, it gets you closer to the real, slightly imperfect look people love about Instax.” – Richard
The Fujifilm Instax Look in Lightroom
Instax’s whole appeal comes down to a few specific things: warm color, soft focus, occasional light leaks, and that signature white border. These 8 presets are built around those details, from a true-to-format base look to warmer, cooler, and higher and lower contrast variations, so you’re not stuck with just one version of the look.
What’s Included
» 8 Fujifilm Instax Presets
» 20 Clean Edit Presets
» 1x Instruction Guide (PDF)
» File formats: XMP, DNG
» 8 DNG Files
» Free Upgrades
Clean Edit Presets
Use the Clean Edit Presets to make basic adjustments and set the foundation for your image. They also speed-up your workflow and offer you endless style combinations.
You receive this presets as digital download
immediately after purchase.
Desktop
» Adobe® Lightroom® 7.5 or later
» Adobe® Camera Raw 10.5 or later
Mobile
» Adobe® Lightroom Mobile
» Android & iPhone
Get 8 Fujifilm Instax
Film Simulation Presets
Instax
The base look, warm color and soft focus straight from the classic Instax format.
Instax Vivid
Boosted saturation for punchier color while keeping that signature soft focus.
Instax Cool
Shifts the warmth down for a cooler, slightly blue-leaning cast.
Instax Warm
Pushes the golden warmth further, especially strong in daylight and golden hour shots.
Instax Pulled
A softer, lower-contrast version with lifted shadows for a gentler, faded feel.
Instax Pushed
Higher contrast and slightly more saturation for a punchier take on the format.
Instax Flat
Muted tones and low contrast, a clean base if you want to grade the look further yourself.
Instax Balance
A neutral middle ground between vivid and flat, the most versatile option in the set.
We have the largest selection of Lightroom film presets, give your images the famous Fuji film look and explore more Fujifilm Presets here.
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FAQ
With digital images being the norm, Fujifilm Instax analog film has found its own special place in the hearts of many photographers and fans. The unique look with its warm hues, fun grain and retro appeal is in high demand in a digital world where everyone seeks instant satisfaction without the wait.
What makes the Instax Mini film so popular is that it allows us to enjoy the simpler things in life and appreciate a photograph as a physical, tangible image that we can hold in our hands. A photograph that captures a moment in time in a way that perhaps digital images sometimes lack.
Key facts about the Instax:
- Credit Card Size: Small, portable, and perfect for on-the-go photography.
- Instant Gratification: See your photos develop right before your eyes!
- Unique Color & Exposure: Vibrant colors, soft focus, and slight light leaks create a nostalgic charm.
- White Borders: The signature white borders add a distinctive look.
- Square format: 62mm x 46mm
- Film size: 86mm x 54mm
- Excellent sharpness and color accuracy
- 10 pictures per pack
Fujifilm Instax Presets are built to replicate Fujifilm’s Instax instant film specifically, its square format, vibrant but soft color, and nostalgic, spontaneous feel, rather than a general vintage look. Unlike using an actual Instax camera, applying these in Lightroom means you get the same aesthetic with full editing flexibility: you can adjust exposure, crop, or combine the look with other edits, none of which you can do once an Instax photo has already printed.
- Don’t over-sharpen after applying the preset, Instax’s softness is part of the look, not a flaw to correct.
- The Warm and Vivid versions work best in daylight, Instax film was designed for natural light, and it shows.
- If you want the classic white border, that’s a separate frame overlay, not something baked into the color preset itself, check the instruction guide for how to add it.
- Try the Pulled version on photos with a lot of midtones (skin, wood, sand), it holds the format’s softness without looking flat.
- The Instax Filters for Lightroom are crafted by professionals to enhance the visual look of photos. These Fuji presets are designed to complement a wide range of images, ensuring consistent results.
- The Lightroom film presets are available for the the Desktop and Mobile App versions of Lightroom. The mobile app for Android and iPhone offers you nearly the same features like the desktop version to edit and transform your photos on the go.
- You can capture your photos using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, point & shoot camera, or even your smartphone. Import the image into Lightroom and apply the desired preset. This straightforward process allows you to achieve professional results with just a few clicks.
- Please note that the final outcome of a preset can vary depending on the characteristics of the original photograph, such as white balance, exposure, tones, and settings.
- After applying a preset, you can start to make manual adjustments to fine-tune the image to your liking. Lightroom offers a large set of sliders and tools, allowing you to tweak many aspects of the image until you achieve the desired outcome.
- In some instances, a preset may alter the skin tone of persons captured in the photograph. In this cases, utilize Lightroom’s powerful color adjustment tools to refine the skin tone until it appears natural and flattering.
- For optimal results, it’s recommended to use presets on well-exposed, high-quality RAW & JPG photographs. Images that are overexposed, underexposed, or of poor quality may yield unsatisfactory results when presets are applied.
If you like the look of the Fujifilm low ISO films you are may interested in presets like:
– Fujifilm Pro 160C
– Fujifilm Pro 160NS
– Fujifilm Superia 100
– Fujifilm Reala 100
With our Clean Edit Presets you can set the perfect foundation of your image by adjusting for example white balance, exposure, whites, tones, etc. Each clean edit preset changes only one value, without overwriting other adjustments and values.
You can use the Presets in XMP format also in Adobe Photoshop
Installing Presets in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) 10.3+ (Windows & Mac)
- Open your image in Adobe Photoshop.
- At the top menue click on Filter and select “Camera Raw Filter”.
- On the right you see the word “Basic” click the small burger next to it. Then, click “Load Settings”.
- Choose the .xmp file(s) from downloaded and unzipped folder. Then click on “Load” button.
- To apply a preset, click on OK button.
As soon as your payment went through, you receive the download link direct by email.
Just follow the easy instructions at How to install Lightroom Presets and start using them on your desktop or mobile device.
License Terms
The Presets are licensed for individual use only. Resale or redistribution is strictly prohibited. This non-transferable license is limited to the original purchaser and does not extend to companies or partnerships.
No Refunds
All sales of these digital products are final with no refunds, returns, or exchanges permitted due to their downloadable nature.
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Emma C. (verified owner) –
I used these presets on a fun weekend shoot with friends, and the results were amazing. The vintage tones really stand out, making my photos look like they were taken on an old-school Polaroid. Quick and easy to use!
Jacky S. (verified owner) –
I’ve always loved the classic Instax look, and these presets capture it perfectly! The colors are vibrant, and they bring a soft, dreamy touch to every photo. So glad I found these!
Mia D. (verified owner) –
These Fujifilm Instax presets give my photos a playful, retro feel. They add the perfect touch of nostalgia, and I love how they make my images pop!
Lucas R. (verified owner) –
These presets gave my social media photos a cool, nostalgic vibe. I love how they make even simple shots look artistic and fun. Highly recommend for anyone wanting that Instax feel!
Selena L. (verified owner) –
Perfect for capturing everyday moments and adding a bit of magic to them. I’ll definitely be using these often!
Sebastian T. –
Used the pulled preset on some birthday party photos of my daughter and it has that soft, faded look I remember from actual Instax prints growing up. Didn’t expect a digital preset to get that close honestly.
Ricardo E. –
I am from Brazil and I use these on photos from my sister’s birthday party. Looks very warm and soft, like real Instax photo. Easy to install, thank you.
Gervais G. –
Obsessed with the Warm one. Makes my phone pics look like they came out of an actual Instax camera.