Short answer: For Canon 5D / 6D, the fastest way to a finished look is a preset built for its color: apply it to your .CR2 files in one click and the whole shoot stays consistent. Each GradeColor pack includes .xmp for desktop Lightroom, a mobile .dng profile for the free Lightroom Mobile app and a matching .cube video LUT.
The Canon 5D and 6D are still working cameras in thousands of bags, and their .CR2 files carry that famous warm Canon rendering. What they don’t carry is the contrast and depth modern feeds expect — older DSLR RAWs look noticeably softer than mirrorless files straight out of the box.
Why presets help
A preset adds the punch, tone curve and grade that a 5D or 6D file needs, without throwing away Canon’s flattering skin. It also unifies a shoot where lighting drifted from frame to frame — one click, every image on the same look.
Every GradeColor pack ships in three formats — mobile .dng profiles that run in the free Lightroom Mobile app, desktop .xmp presets for Lightroom & Camera Raw — so one look stays consistent across your whole feed.
Best GradeColor packs to try
- VALET — enhances Canon’s warm glow — perfect for portrait and wedding work
- HAVANA — warm retro-film tones, a natural fit for classic DSLR files
- COLD START — cinematic teal & orange for travel and street
How to install
Import your .CR2 files into Lightroom (Classic or CC), open Develop and apply the .xmp preset from the Presets panel. On mobile, use the .dng in the free Lightroom Mobile app.
FAQ
Do these presets work with Canon 5D / 6D RAW files (.CR2)?
Yes. Import your .CR2 files into Lightroom (Classic or CC), open Develop and apply the .xmp preset — it lands as an editable starting point, so exposure, white balance and strength stay fully adjustable per shot. The same look is also included as a mobile .dng profile and a .cube video LUT.
Do I need a paid Lightroom subscription?
No. Every pack includes mobile .dng profiles that install in the free Lightroom Mobile app on iPhone and Android — no subscription and no computer needed. The .xmp presets are there for desktop Lightroom and Camera Raw if you already have them.
Is there a free pack to try first?
Yes. The free starter pack has 13 files — five .xmp presets, five mobile .dng profiles and two .cube video LUTs, with no card required — try our color on your own files before buying anything.
Start free
Not sure yet? Grab the free starter pack — presets, mobile DNG and a video LUT, no card needed — and try our color on your own shots. See the full lineup in the catalog.
