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Converting files (standard color Lookup Tables or LUTs) to (Lightroom/Adobe Camera Raw profiles) is a common workflow for photographers who want to use cinematic color grades in Adobe Lightroom.

If you have a public domain CUBE file:

This post explains the why, how, and code example for such a conversion. convert-cube-to-xmp

Using in Real Projects

Tools & libraries

• Python: defusedxml, pyxmp (low-level)
• Node.js: xmp-toolkit, xml2js
• Command line: exiftool can inject XMP packets into files

To convert .cube to .xmp, you primarily use Adobe Photoshop's Camera Raw filter to transform 3D LUTs (typically used in video) into Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) profiles that Lightroom and Photoshop can use for photos. Step-by-Step: How to Convert .cube to .xmp Converting files (standard color Lookup Tables or LUTs)