# Guides and How-Tos **URL:** https://forums.negativelabpro.com/c/guides/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [NLP on Linux and FreeBSD](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nlp-on-linux-and-freebsd/8994)
**Author:** [@antoniob](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/antoniob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nlp-on-linux-and-freebsd/8994 "2025-03-10T16:12:51Z")
I bought a license of NLP in 03.2020, after I was testing the possibility to run Lightroom on WINE in Linux or FreeBSD. WINE is a Windows emulator that can support some Windows software. The other way. much heavier, is t… --- ## [Edit panel greyed out but negs are already converted](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/edit-panel-greyed-out-but-negs-are-already-converted/8813)
**Author:** [@craigW](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/craigW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/edit-panel-greyed-out-but-negs-are-already-converted/8813 "2025-02-07T20:28:53Z")
Hello, just picked up NLP after not using for a long time and hit a very odd issue. This has been touched on in other comments by my issue seems different. Scanned film as RAW files as per guide. Imported to Lightroom … --- ## [How to backup my presets](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-backup-my-presets/8009)
**Author:** [@etenal](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/etenal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-backup-my-presets/8009 "2025-02-05T16:48:31Z")
Hi, I recently switched my labtop (macbook), I want to export my negative pro presets from my old laptop to my new one. I’ve tried exporting Lightroom presets but it does not contain negative lab pro presets, and I didn… --- ## [Where NLP Metadata are stored?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/where-nlp-metadata-are-stored/6101)
**Author:** [@hiroh](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/hiroh)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/where-nlp-metadata-are-stored/6101 "2025-01-26T04:17:19Z")
I just want to confirm that the NLP metadata are stored only in the LrC catalogue, and not the DNG file itself? I rely a lot on this metadata and all my rolls are filled with all NLP metadata fields, so I want to be sure… --- ## [When to include border for conversion](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/when-to-include-border-for-conversion/8003)
**Author:** [@mlim18](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/mlim18)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/when-to-include-border-for-conversion/8003 "2024-12-29T22:15:01Z")
Is there a general rule of thumb for when it is better to include a bit of border when converting? I am DSLR scanning. --- ## [Adobe Price Changes Ahead!](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/adobe-price-changes-ahead/8630)
**Author:** [@Digitizer](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Digitizer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/adobe-price-changes-ahead/8630 "2024-12-18T19:21:45Z")
According to dpreview.com and based on THIS page, subscriptions will change and some people might like to prepare and/or take fairly immediate action. Get a first impression with this: … --- ## [Uninstall versions prior to 3 - Mac 15.1](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/uninstall-versions-prior-to-3-mac-15-1/8519)
**Author:** [@Michael](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Michael)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/uninstall-versions-prior-to-3-mac-15-1/8519 "2024-12-01T02:00:22Z")
There are two folders in my applications folder: Mac-Negative-Lab-v2.3 & Mac-Negative-Lab-v2.4.2. Each of them have an Uninstall Negative Lab Pro app. I want to delete these, I assume, stand-alone versions, but don’t wan… --- ## [How to Get Lightroom Classic on iPad](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-get-lightroom-classic-on-ipad/8417)
**Author:** [@ham](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/ham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-get-lightroom-classic-on-ipad/8417 "2024-11-09T14:17:50Z")
To get Lightroom Classic on an iPad, it’s important to note that it isn’t directly available. Instead, the iPad utilizes Lightroom Mobile, which does not sync directly with Lightroom Classic. As explained in an article … --- ## [Roll Analysis - Q&A + Help](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/roll-analysis-q-a-help/6430)
**Author:** [@nate](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/roll-analysis-q-a-help/6430 "2024-10-27T20:31:29Z")
Hi friends, I’ve put together some common questions on the new roll analysis feature in V3. This may answer some questions you have, or if you have new questions, feel free to post them in the comments and I will try to… --- ## [How can I change the prefered Scan mode](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-prefered-scan-mode/8346)
**Author:** [@Alentejo](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Alentejo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-prefered-scan-mode/8346 "2024-10-22T06:39:27Z")
I’m still using NegLab Pro 2.3 with Lightroom 6. When using the NegLab Modul the first step to choose the kind of scan is allways “TIFF scan”, but I only use Digital camera RAW. Can I change the setting, that the firs… --- ## [Lightroom account change while using Negative Lav Pro](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/lightroom-account-change-while-using-negative-lav-pro/8308)
**Author:** [@tjlee0606](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/tjlee0606)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/lightroom-account-change-while-using-negative-lav-pro/8308 "2024-10-14T15:09:25Z")
Do I get into trouble if I change my Lightroom account while using Negative Lab Pro? --- ## [How to clean negatives](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-clean-negatives/8060)
**Author:** [@wotg](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/wotg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-clean-negatives/8060 "2024-10-11T01:07:20Z")
I have some negatives which have been kept in plastic sleeves over 40yr. A lot of them have developed some yellowish marks on them. Below is one of the examples: Apparently, there are some “dirt” sticking on the em… --- ## [Transferring license from a student account to a personal account](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/transferring-license-from-a-student-account-to-a-personal-account/8202)
**Author:** [@chris\_eve](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/chris_eve)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/transferring-license-from-a-student-account-to-a-personal-account/8202 "2024-09-20T18:23:29Z")
Hello. I was wondering if I could transfer NLP from my student adobe account to my personal account. --- ## [Most Neutral Settings?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/most-neutral-settings/8139)
**Author:** [@Photogabi](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Photogabi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/most-neutral-settings/8139 "2024-09-14T02:21:47Z")
Hello everyone! So I am looking for a scanning workflow using the Protek 8300 scanner - Silverfast - NLP (as a dng file), that will give me the most neutral results preserving the film character as close as possible. Pa… --- ## [What does NegativeLabHotkey.exe do?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/what-does-negativelabhotkey-exe-do/8059)
**Author:** [@wotg](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/wotg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/what-does-negativelabhotkey-exe-do/8059 "2024-08-13T18:41:32Z")
After installing NLP in Windows, I noticed that NegativeLabHotkey.exe is running in background every time windows boots up. Is this an application that maps some hotkeys into Lightroom? If so, is there a list of the hot… --- ## [Metadata when importing into LrC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/metadata-when-importing-into-lrc/8022)
**Author:** [@JoeStrummer](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/JoeStrummer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/metadata-when-importing-into-lrc/8022 "2024-07-24T11:00:26Z")
Hello Newbie question here Vuescan DNG RAWs \> LrC with NLP 2.4 When I import my DNG raw file into LrC the NLP Guide tells me to… \*\* After import, select all the files, and go to “file \> plugin-in extras \> Update Vues… --- ## [Vuescan settings for BW](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vuescan-settings-for-bw/2466)
**Author:** [@Federico](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Federico)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vuescan-settings-for-bw/2466 "2024-06-19T12:49:54Z")
I know it’s been recommended to scan 48bit files eve for BW, but does it matter whether the vuescan Media setting is IMAGE, COLOR NEGATIVE, BW NEGATIVE? I figured the RAW file would not be affected by he Vuescan media se… --- ## [Best way to archive my RAW camera-scans with NLP edits?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/best-way-to-archive-my-raw-camera-scans-with-nlp-edits/7718)
**Author:** [@runswithsizzers](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/runswithsizzers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/best-way-to-archive-my-raw-camera-scans-with-nlp-edits/7718 "2024-04-27T20:40:38Z")
Currently my Lightroom catalog includes two folders for every roll of film which I have digitized. One folder has the RAW versions of camera-scans of my negatives. Those RAWs have been edited including NLP conversions… --- ## [How to uninstall negativelabhotkey](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-uninstall-negativelabhotkey/7715)
**Author:** [@JollyGreen](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/JollyGreen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-uninstall-negativelabhotkey/7715 "2024-04-23T17:33:33Z")
This appears to be some script running, and I’ve uninstalled NLP and even completely wiped my PC and reinstalled windows, and this is still ending up in my startup apps. I want this off my computer, how? I can’t find it … --- ## [NLP v 3.02 performance : how 2000 images in batch mode](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nlp-v-3-02-performance-how-2000-images-in-batch-mode/7142)
**Author:** [@pet](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/pet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nlp-v-3-02-performance-how-2000-images-in-batch-mode/7142 "2024-04-23T08:18:51Z")
NLP 3.02 hi, I have a small business to digitize negative. but there are several thousand per day I would like to automate this. it is enough if i have an average good result per image (NLP standard) in batch mode … --- ## [Uninstalling LrC…](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/uninstalling-lrc/7710)
**Author:** [@Nico99](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Nico99)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/uninstalling-lrc/7710 "2024-04-20T16:26:38Z")
Hi, I need to uninstall LrC and reinstall, trying to clean a little on Mac Studio some troubles. Do I have to redownload NLP or it will be stored inside the backup that I will before to uninstall? Thank you NLP 3.0.2 … --- ## [How to get the original film look](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-get-the-original-film-look/3862)
**Author:** [@Hektar](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Hektar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-get-the-original-film-look/3862 "2024-03-08T07:11:25Z")
Hello all, What would be the workflow to get the most original/authentic film look ? I mean that if I shoot with a Portra160 or a Ektar100 how should I scan my film to get the Ektar 100 look for the the Ektar 100 film ? … --- ## [Motion Picture Film?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/motion-picture-film/7284)
**Author:** [@VespertineD2K](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/VespertineD2K)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/motion-picture-film/7284 "2024-01-18T20:44:42Z")
Hello! Could anyone tell me if its possible to use Negative Lab Pro with motion picture film, I understand the plug-in analyses each frame individually, but is it possible to scan one frame, and then sync all of the add… --- ## [How to change default Advanced Engine Settings](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-change-default-advanced-engine-settings/7286)
**Author:** [@tcrook](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/tcrook)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-change-default-advanced-engine-settings/7286 "2024-01-09T20:13:05Z")
Hey Team; Hoping for a little help… I’ve been wanting to change the Advanced engine settings to make a new ‘default’ for conversions, however, every time that I do a conversion it will go back to an old standard. Speci… --- ## [Improve old transparencies with Negative Lab Pro](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/improve-old-transparencies-with-negative-lab-pro/2983)
**Author:** [@Digitizer](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Digitizer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/improve-old-transparencies-with-negative-lab-pro/2983 "2023-12-12T03:19:03Z")
I’ve just tried something. I’ve inherited a load of transparencies that date back as far as 1950ct. Most of the older transparencies have shifted colours due to age, storage and whatever other causes might exist. I want… --- ## [iPhone Box 120 Negative Holder](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/iphone-box-120-negative-holder/7188)
**Author:** [@rh\_photo](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/rh_photo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/iphone-box-120-negative-holder/7188 "2023-12-11T00:03:04Z")
I made a negative holder out of an iPhone box. This is my prototype, but, it works. I’ll continue to refine it. Give it a try, see what you think! The iPhone is exactly the right size for 120 film. --- ## [How much do we depend of NLP - future proofing Lightroom Catalogue](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-much-do-we-depend-of-nlp-future-proofing-lightroom-catalogue/5392)
**Author:** [@hiroh](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/hiroh)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-much-do-we-depend-of-nlp-future-proofing-lightroom-catalogue/5392 "2023-11-27T17:55:19Z")
I’m thinking about the (far) future of my Lightroom catalogue and how these hundreds of thousands of images will look like in 20-30 years from now. Are they gonna change slightly (or drastically) due to the software chan… --- ## [NLP Enhanced Settings in Presets list](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nlp-enhanced-settings-in-presets-list/7057)
**Author:** [@hiroh](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/hiroh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nlp-enhanced-settings-in-presets-list/7057 "2023-11-20T14:57:33Z")
I just want to confirm the intended use of these presets. Are they meant to be applied after the image has been converted and tweaked in the NLP dialog to enhance it a bit? I understand that the same adjustments can be m… --- ## [V3 license, number of activated devices](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/v3-license-number-of-activated-devices/7011)
**Author:** [@OMR](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/OMR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/v3-license-number-of-activated-devices/7011 "2023-11-06T18:24:21Z")
With V2, I could have the plugin activated on 2 computers. Trying the same with V3 made the 2nd device drop it’s license after a while. How many simultaneously activated device does V3 allow? --- ## [Best Practices for Scanning Film Negatives with a Digital Camera (DSLR or Mirrorless)](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/best-practices-for-scanning-film-negatives-with-a-digital-camera-dslr-or-mirrorless/1684)
**Author:** [@nate](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/best-practices-for-scanning-film-negatives-with-a-digital-camera-dslr-or-mirrorless/1684 "2023-10-12T23:26:27Z")
Scanning your film negatives with a digital camera can be an incredibly rewarding – or incredibly frustrating – process, largely depending on your setup and know-how. While DSLR (or Mirrorless) film scanning holds many … [Previous page](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/c/guides/7.md) [Next page](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/c/guides/7.md?page=2)