Short answer: For Sony A7, the fastest way to a finished look is a preset built for its color: apply it to your .ARW 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.
Sony’s A7 series is razor-sharp and clean, but a lot of shooters find the out-of-camera color a touch cool and green in the skin tones, with slightly clinical highlights. A preset built with warm, filmic intent is the fastest way to give Sony ARW files the mood they deserve.
Why presets help
Instead of fighting Sony’s rendering shot by shot, a preset re-balances white balance, skin and contrast in one move and keeps a whole shoot consistent. Great for portraits, weddings, travel and video.
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 that flatter Sony skin and add golden-hour mood
- VALET — soft, glossy golden-hour glow for portraits
- COLD START — cinematic teal & orange for travel and the open road
How to install
Import your Sony .ARW files into Lightroom (Classic or CC), open Develop, and apply the .xmp preset from the Presets panel. On phone/tablet, use the mobile .dng in the free Lightroom Mobile app. Nudge white balance warmer if you like a stronger effect.
FAQ
Do these presets work with Sony A7 RAW files (.ARW)?
Yes. Import your .ARW 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.
