North Borders Presets review
Affordable Lightroom presets with commercial licensing, tutorials, and RAW support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
North Borders Presets sells downloadable Lightroom preset packs for photographers editing JPEG and RAW images. The collections cover automotive, street, travel, landscape, portrait, and other photography styles, with compatibility across Lightroom Classic, Lightroom Mobile, and Lightroom CC. It suits photographers seeking ready-made editing looks for personal or commercial work, particularly those who want desktop and mobile workflows in the same product range.
The one-time packs offer a clear progression. Mini Presets Pack costs $20 and includes 7 creative presets, RAW and JPEG support, Lightroom compatibility, and DNG files for Lightroom Mobile. V4 Presets Pack costs $52.50 and adds 30 creative presets, 30+ walkthrough tutorials, a bonus Lightroom course, and 30+ RAW photos. Mega Presets Pack costs $93.75 and combines the V1–V4 packs with 100+ Lightroom presets, 100+ tutorials, a bonus course, and 100+ RAW photos. The published membership plans add recurring access and community benefits: Tier One is $29.99 monthly or $269.88 annually, while Tier Two is $59.99 monthly or $539.88 annually. Tier Two includes V4, a monthly raw footage drop, and edit-review Discord channels.
Beyond the presets, North Borders provides installation and mobile transfer guides, instant digital delivery, practice photos, and tutorials on applicable packs. Commercial licensing makes the product relevant to photographers creating client or business work, while DNG files address mobile editing directly. The main trade-off is breadth at the entry level: Mini contains 7 presets, whereas the larger packs carry the wider collections and learning materials. Memberships also suit buyers who value ongoing downloads and community access more than a single purchase. Choose North Borders for Lightroom-focused editing with commercial rights and structured learning content; consider another option if a free plan or consistently available products is essential.
North Borders Presets pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports Lightroom Classic, Mobile, and CC
- Includes JPEG/RAW packs and DNG mobile files
- Personal and commercial licensing is included
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan; packs require paid purchase
- Membership tiers add recurring monthly or annual costs
- Product pages display a sold-out/notify-me state
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