Upload via Lightroom Classic

Blende allows you to upload images directly from Lightroom Classic, making it easy to manage your photo galleries without leaving your favorite editing software.

Setting Up the Plugin

To use the Blende plugin for Lightroom Classic, you need to install it first. Follow these steps:

• Download the Blende plugin from the Github
• Extract the zip file to get the BlendeLrC.lrplugin folder
• Add the plugin to Lightroom Classic:
  • Open Lightroom Classic
  • Go to File > Plug-in Manager
  • Click Add and navigate to the extracted BlendeLrC.lrplugin folder
  • Click Done

Getting Your API Key

You'll need your Blende API key to use the plugin. To get your API key click on the "Menu" button in the top right corner, then select "Lightroom & API".

From there you can generate a new API key or copy an existing one. This key will be used to authenticate your uploads from Lightroom Classic.

Uploading Images

To upload images from Lightroom Classic, follow these steps:

• Select the photos you want to upload in Lightroom Classic
• Choose File > Export... or press Ctrl+Shift+E (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+E (Mac)
• In the Export dialog, select Blende from the export location dropdown at the top
• Enter your Blende API key
• Give your gallery a title and description
• Choose whether the gallery should be public or not
• Click Export to begin the upload process