Greater Than Gatsby

Overview

Greater Than Gatsby sells downloadable Lightroom presets, Photoshop actions, overlays, and brushes for photographers editing in Adobe software. It suits portrait, wedding, newborn, and other photographers who want ready-made looks or quicker edits; it is a collection of editing tools, not a standalone photo editor.

Its strongest case is the combination of a free preset sampler and sizable one-time-purchase bundles. The trade-off is a narrow Adobe-centered workflow with meaningful compatibility and licensing limits.

Key features

Presets and actions

The Complete Presets Bundle brings together 641 Lightroom presets whose sliders can be adjusted, so users can tailor a starting look rather than accept a fixed effect. Photoshop actions are designed to apply edits in a few clicks, and some collections use Adaptive A.I. Technology. These tools may speed repetitive editing, but they depend on the relevant Adobe application and version.

Sixteen free Lightroom presets provide a way to try the maker’s style before paying. That is useful for evaluating the preset approach, though it is not a free version of the full bundles.

Downloads, support, and licensing

Products arrive by download through the order confirmation page or emailed link. Each item can be downloaded up to 10 times before its link expires, so customers should save their files rather than rely on repeated retrieval. The company says email support is available around the clock and aims to respond within an hour; FAQs and video tutorials are also provided.

The license permits personal or limited professional use and allows installation only on a computer owned by the purchaser. Redistribution and resale are prohibited, which makes these products unsuitable for anyone seeking transferable assets or broader team deployment.

Pricing

The freemium catalog includes 16 free Lightroom presets; there is no free trial. Paid products start at $19 one-time. The two named bundles are larger, one-time purchases:

• The Complete Presets Bundle: $249, paid once for 641 Lightroom presets, supporting Lightroom CC and Classic CC, Camera Raw, Mac, and PC. The page gives a discounted price of $199.20 with code.
• The Complete Actions Bundle: $329, paid once for 15 Photoshop action collections, for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. The page gives a discounted price of $263.20 with code.

The presets bundle is the clearer fit for Lightroom users who want a broad adjustable library; the actions bundle is for Photoshop users seeking a collection of editing actions. The lower starting price does not describe either bundle’s contents, so buyers should check the individual product before choosing. These are one-time prices, not recurring plans.

Platforms

The products are delivered as downloads and are described as compatible with PC and Mac. Presets are designed for Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw; actions and overlays are designed for Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Mobile support is indicated, while the application compatibility described for the products centers on Adobe software.

There are important restrictions: the products do not work with Adobe apps purchased through the Apple App Store, and they are tested only with English versions. Some actions require subscription versions of Photoshop Creative Cloud, and future compatibility with Photoshop and Lightroom is not guaranteed. Check the specific product and your Adobe setup before buying.

Who it's for

Greater Than Gatsby is best suited to photographers already using compatible Adobe software who want presets or actions as editing starting points. The free presets make it easier to judge whether the look fits before committing to a bundle. It is a poorer fit for buyers using Apple App Store versions of Adobe apps, non-English versions, or workflows that depend on guaranteed future compatibility, redistribution, or installation across computers they do not own.

Pros and cons

• Pros: A 641-preset bundle with adjustable sliders gives Lightroom users a substantial library they can customize.
• Pros: Sixteen free presets offer a no-cost way to try the product style before buying.
• Pros: One-time bundle prices avoid a recurring subscription commitment.
• Cons: Adobe app and version restrictions can rule out otherwise compatible-looking setups, including Adobe apps bought through the Apple App Store.
• Cons: The license limits installation to the purchaser’s computer and bars redistribution or resale, constraining shared and resale workflows.
• Cons: Download links expire after 10 downloads per item, and continued future Adobe compatibility is not guaranteed.

Alternatives

For a broader directory of preset options, browse Photo Preset Libraries. Choose RNI Films instead if its free plan and Android, iOS, macOS, or Windows platform coverage better fit your setup. Signature Edits is another option, with a free plan and one-time Lightroom collections at 59.00 USD and 79.00 USD. Pick Mextures if you want its free plan or its overlay and membership options, including an X-Film Overlay Pack at $10 a month and a yearly membership at $89 a year.

VSCO is worth considering for a free Starter tier with 15 presets or a Plus tier with 200+ presets at $2.49 a year. PresetLove and Lumina Lightroom Presets are alternatives with free plans. For fully free options, consider Lightroom Presets by peva3 or LightroomPresets by lucamauri.

Verdict

Choose Greater Than Gatsby if you edit in compatible Adobe software and want adjustable Lightroom presets or Photoshop actions sold as downloadable, one-time purchases. Its free preset set lowers the risk of trying the style, while its compatibility exclusions and limited-use license are the main reasons to look elsewhere.