ShootCleaner + Lightroom:
Workflow Integration Guide
Use ShootCleaner alongside Lightroom—not instead of it. Faster culling, smarter enhancement, seamless integration.
How ShootCleaner Complements Lightroom
ShootCleaner doesn't replace Lightroom—it supercharges it. Use ShootCleaner for speed, Lightroom for precision.
What ShootCleaner Does Better
- ✓ AI culling (10× faster than manual)
- ✓ Batch skin retouching
- ✓ One-click style matching
- ✓ Automatic metadata embedding
- ✓ Multi-format export in seconds
- ✓ Desktop-fast processing
What Lightroom Does Better
- ✓ Fine-tuned manual adjustments
- ✓ Local adjustment brushes
- ✓ Advanced masking
- ✓ Lens correction profiles
- ✓ RAW processing profiles
- ✓ Catalog management
Best Practice: Use ShootCleaner for 90% of your workflow (cull + enhance + export). Reserve Lightroom for the 5–10% of images needing manual tweaking.
3 Integration Workflows
Workflow 1: ShootCleaner First (Recommended)
Use ShootCleaner for speed, Lightroom for final polish.
Total Time: ~50 minutes
vs 6+ hours fully manual in Lightroom
Workflow 2: Lightroom First (For Lightroom Power Users)
Use Lightroom for RAW processing, ShootCleaner for automation.
Total Time: ~65 minutes
Workflow 3: ShootCleaner Only (Maximum Speed)
Skip Lightroom entirely for fast-turnaround work.
Total Time: ~30 minutes
Perfect for event, real estate, high-volume shoots
Technical Integration Details
File Format Compatibility
ShootCleaner → Lightroom:
- ✓ Export as DNG (editable RAW)
- ✓ Export as TIFF (lossless)
- ✓ Export as JPEG (lossy but fast)
Lightroom → ShootCleaner:
- ✓ Import Lightroom-exported TIFF
- ✓ Import Lightroom-exported JPEG
- ✓ Import Lightroom-exported DNG
Metadata Preservation
ShootCleaner preserves Lightroom metadata when importing:
- ✓ EXIF data (camera settings, date, time)
- ✓ Existing IPTC metadata
- ✓ Color space information
- ✓ Copyright notices
Folder Organization
Suggested folder structure:
📁 2025-Weddings/
📁 Smith-Wedding/
📁 01-RAW/ ← Original files
📁 02-ShootCleaner-Enhanced/ ← AI processed
📁 03-Lightroom-Final/ ← Manual tweaks
📁 04-Client-Delivery/ ← Final exports
Common Questions
Can ShootCleaner import Lightroom catalogs?
Not directly, but you can export images from Lightroom and import them into ShootCleaner for additional processing.
Will ShootCleaner overwrite my Lightroom edits?
No. ShootCleaner works on copies or exports. Your original Lightroom catalog remains untouched.
Can I apply Lightroom presets in ShootCleaner?
ShootCleaner uses its own style profiles, but you can recreate Lightroom looks by training ShootCleaner on preset-edited images.
Which workflow is fastest?
Workflow 3 (ShootCleaner only) is fastest at ~30 minutes. Use for high-volume or fast-turnaround work.
Do I need Lightroom if I have ShootCleaner?
Not necessarily. Many photographers use ShootCleaner exclusively. Lightroom is useful for advanced manual adjustments.
Supercharge Your Lightroom Workflow
Try ShootCleaner + Lightroom integration today.