About this guide

This guide explains the integration between Imageshop and Adobe Lightroom Classic.
If you encounter issues with the integration, refer to the final subsection on updates at the bottom of this page.

Download and Install Photo Upload FTP

To upload images to Imageshop's image bank from Adobe Lightroom, you need to purchase and install the Adobe plugin Photo Upload FTP. This plugin enables file transfers to various online platforms.

• In Lightroom Classic, click on “File” and then “Plug-in Manager”.
• Click the “Adobe Add-ons” button. This opens a new webpage where you can find plugins for Adobe.

• Search for Photo Upload FTP. Click on "Photo Upload FTP". On the next page, click on "Buy".

After purchasing Photo Upload FTP, it should automatically be added to Adobe Creative Cloud. From there, you can install it:

• Open Adobe Creative Cloud. Navigate to “Stock & Marketplace,” “Plugins,” and “Manage Plugins.” 
• Locate “Photo Upload FTP” and click “Install.” You will receive a notification that the plugin is developed by a third-party developer, which you need to confirm by clicking “Ok.”

Finn innloggingsinformasjon og rediger autopublisering

Before using the integration for the first time, it's a good idea to have your FTP login details from Imageshop ready. Here's how to find them:

• Log in to Imageshop as an administrator.
• From the dropdown menu at the top, select “Edit” and click on “Auto publishing.”

Here, you will find three pieces of information needed to connect the Lightroom integration to Imageshop: Server, Username, and Password. If you can’t locate this information, contact support@imageshop.org for assistance.

Now you have what you need to use the Lightroom integration!

But there’s one more optional step: editing auto publishing settings.

• On the same row as the login information, all the way to the right, click on the “Edit” link.
• This will take you to a page where you can add details such as Name, Description, Keywords, etc. Any information you enter here will automatically be added to all images uploaded from Adobe Lightroom.

Connect the Lightroom integration to Imageshop (Lightroom Classic)

• In the panel on the left side, under "Publish Services," double-click on "Photo Upload." You will be asked to accept the terms of use. Click on "Agree."

• Under "Photo Upload - Account," there are several settings that need to be adjusted.
• First, you may enter the license key you received when purchasing Photo Upload FTP by clicking on "License Key" (1).
• To prepare the integration, set "Upload to" to "FTP Site" (2).
• Then, click on "Connect to FTP" (3).

When you click on “Connect to FTP,” additional fields will appear where you need to enter the information you previously found on the admin pages in Imageshop.

• Site URL: Enter the address labeled as “Server” from the admin pages in Imageshop.
• Username and Password: Enter the “Username” and “Password” from the admin pages in Imageshop.
• Site name: You can leave this as it is or give it any name you prefer. This field has no impact on the connection between the integration and Imageshop.
• Port: Set this to 21.
• Start directory: Leave this field empty.
• Use SSL/TLS: Off.
• Disable EPSV: Off.
• Use PASV IP address: Off.

• Click “Ok”. When you see the message “Account status: Ok” (1), click “Save” (2). You can now use the Lightroom integration.

Upload images to Imageshop with the Lightroom integration

To upload images to Imageshop using the Lightroom integration, start by exporting the images as you normally would.

• Press Ctrl+Shift+E on Windows or Command+Shift+E on Mac, or right-click on the images and select “Export” and then “Export”.
• Set “Export to” to “Photo Upload”. This selection will be saved for the next time you export images.
• Click “Export”.

• A box will appear where you can choose folders. You don’t need to worry about this. Simply click "Ok".

The images are now being uploaded to Imageshop.

Please note that it may take up to 10 minutes for the images to appear in Imageshop. Metadata such as keywords will be uploaded along with the images, depending on how your organization has set up the image bank.

Solve problems with updates

Many issues with the Lightroom integration can be resolved with updates. If something isn’t working as it should, start by updating Lightroom, then the integration.

Lightroom can be updated from the Adobe Creative Cloud application.

To update the integration:

• In Lightroom, double-click on "Photo Upload" under "Publish Services" in the panel on the left side of Lightroom.

• Scroll all the way down and check if an update is needed. If an update is available, it will say "newer version available" at the top of the "Photo Upload - Settings" section.
• Click on "Update" to update Photo Upload FTP.

• In the box that appears, click on "Update." Once the update is complete, a new box will appear where you need to click "Ok." Then click "Close."
• Close all windows and exit Lightroom.
• Restart Lightroom. You may now be prompted to accept the terms of use for Photo Upload FTP. Click "Agree."

If you open "Photo Upload" and scroll down, you will see that there are no longer any available updates.

If updating Lightroom and Photo Upload FTP doesn't resolve the issue, you can consult the plugin's support pages for solutions: https://www.newpproducts.com/lightroom-plug-ins/support-faq/

You can also contact Imageshop support at: support@imageshop.org