Short answer: For Nikon Z, the fastest way to a finished look is a preset built for its color: apply it to your .NEF 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.
Nikon Z bodies render color that’s neutral and accurate — a fantastic, honest starting point, but one that often benefits from a bit of added character and mood. That’s exactly what a good preset brings to a Nikon .NEF file.
Why presets help
A preset layers a cinematic grade, contrast and tone onto Nikon’s clean base in one tap, and keeps a full shoot consistent — ideal for travel, portraits and landscapes.
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
- COLD START — cinematic teal & orange — cold shadows, warm skin
- DAKAR — warm travel grade with a Kodak-film feel
- SANDSTORM — dramatic burnt-orange look for bold landscapes
How to install
Import your Nikon .NEF files into Lightroom, open Develop and apply the .xmp preset. On phone/tablet use the mobile .dng in the free Lightroom Mobile app.
FAQ
Do these presets work with Nikon Z RAW files (.NEF)?
Yes. Import your .NEF 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.
