Short answer: For Leica Q3 / M11, the fastest way to a finished look is a preset built for its color: apply it to your .DNG 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.
Leica files are their own argument: the Q3, M11 and SL write clean DNGs with a rendering people pay a lot of money for. The mistake is to grade them like any other RAW — heavy-handed presets fight the very thing that makes the file a Leica file.
Why presets help
What works is restraint: a preset that sets tone curve, contrast and a gentle color signature while leaving Leica’s micro-contrast and neutrality intact. Our packs are built as starting points, so you can dial the strength back and keep the rendering you paid for.
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
- HAVANA — warm retro-film tones — subtle, and very much at home on a Leica frame
- ASPHALT — dark, moody street grade for reportage and city work
- COLD START — cinematic teal & orange when a frame needs a cooler mood
How to install
Import your Leica .DNG files into Lightroom, open Develop and apply the .xmp preset — then pull the amount back if you want a lighter touch. On mobile, use the .dng in the free Lightroom Mobile app.
FAQ
Do these presets work with Leica Q3 / M11 RAW files (.DNG)?
Yes. Import your .DNG 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.
