Smugmug: Lightroom

First, you need to install the SmugMug Publish Service in Lightroom. This plugin allows you to upload your photos directly from Lightroom to SmugMug. To install the plugin, go to the Lightroom menu, select "File" > "Plug-in Manager," and then click "Add Plug-in." Search for the SmugMug plugin and follow the installation instructions.

Adobe Lightroom Classic includes a built-in SmugMug publish service. No third-party extensions required. Once set up, your SmugMug galleries appear right inside Lightroom’s Publish Services panel.

If you use Lightroom (non-Classic) or prefer JPEG exports for other platforms, you can drag/drop from Finder/Explorer into SmugMug’s web interface. But for repeat clients, event galleries, or weekly uploads, the plugin is a massive time-saver. smugmug lightroom

Using SmugMug with Lightroom can streamline your workflow and make it easier to showcase your photos. Here's how to integrate the two:

Create different publish presets for web-size proofs (e.g., 2048px, 80% quality) vs. full-resolution downloads for clients. Label them clearly in Lightroom so you never send the wrong file size to a live gallery. First, you need to install the SmugMug Publish

SmugMug and Lightroom weren’t just built to coexist — they were designed to close the loop from raw file to client gallery. Set up the publish service once, and every export becomes a single click.

To upload photos to SmugMug from Lightroom, select the photos you want to upload and go to "File" > "SmugMug" > "Publish." This will open the SmugMug Publish Service dialog box, where you can choose the gallery, album, and other settings. Adobe Lightroom Classic includes a built-in SmugMug publish

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