Convert-cube-to-xmp _top_ Jun 2026

XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is an Adobe standard. When we talk about "XMP" in color grading, we usually mean or Lightroom Presets .

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| Feature | CUBE (3D LUT) | XMP (Adobe Profile) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Absolute RGB values | Relative to RAW development sliders | | Hue Shifts | Perfect (e.g., Teal shadows, Orange highlights) | Good (uses 3x3 matrix + curves, less precise) | | Saturation | 3D saturation mapping | 2D saturation curves | | Gamma Handling | Stores exact gamma curve | Relies on Adobe’s Process Version (PV) | XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is an Adobe standard

: Some converted profiles may only appear when editing RAW files unless the "Treat as Raw" option is toggled during creation in ACR. | Feature | CUBE (3D LUT) | XMP