Lightroom Plugin - AI Caption Studio

✨ Features

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Direct Export

Export photos directly from Lightroom Classic to AI Caption Studio with one click

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Metadata Preservation

Automatically transfers EXIF data, camera settings, keywords, and ratings

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Secure Authentication

Uses API key authentication to securely connect your Lightroom to the web studio

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Batch Processing

Upload multiple photos at once with progress tracking and error handling

📋 Installation Instructions

1

Download & Extract

Download the plugin ZIP file above and extract it to a folder on your computer.

2

Install in Lightroom

In Lightroom Classic, go to File > Plug-in Manager

Click Add and navigate to the extracted plugin folder

Select the AI Caption Studio Export.lrdevplugin folder

3

Generate API Key

In AI Caption Studio, go to Settings > API Keys

Click Generate for the Lightroom Plugin and copy the key

4

Configure Plugin

In Lightroom, select photos and go to File > Export

Choose AI Caption Studio Export as the export location

Enter your API endpoint and paste the API key

⚙️ Configuration

API Settings

API Endpoint: https://ai-caption-studio.jonsson.workers.dev

Export Settings

File Format: JPEG (automatically selected)
Color Space: sRGB (automatically selected)
Quality: High (recommended for AI analysis)
Temp Folder: Choose a folder for temporary files during upload

🔄 Usage Workflow

1

Select Photos

In Lightroom Classic, select the photos you want to generate captions for

2

Export

Go to File > Export and choose AI Caption Studio Export

Click Export to upload photos with metadata

3

Generate Captions

In the AI Caption Studio web interface, click 📁 Lightroom Images

Click ✨ Load & Generate on any uploaded photo

4

Use Generated Content

Copy the generated captions, hashtags, and alt text for your social media posts

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Plugin not appearing: Make sure you selected the .lrdevplugin folder, not a ZIP file
Connection failed: Check your API endpoint URL and ensure the service is running
Upload errors: Verify your API key is correct and has not expired
No image previews: Old images uploaded before R2 setup won't have previews

Requirements

Adobe Lightroom Classic (version 12.0 or later recommended)
Active internet connection
Valid AI Caption Studio account and API key

📄 Technical Details

Metadata Transferred

Camera make and model
Lens information
Exposure settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length)
Date and time photo was taken
GPS location data (if available)
Lightroom keywords, ratings, and color labels
Title and caption from Lightroom

File Handling

The plugin exports images as JPEG files and uploads them via secure HTTPS connection. Files are stored in cloud storage (R2) with metadata preserved in the database for fast access and caption generation.

📷 Lightroom Plugin

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