Image Effects
Highlights Adjuster for Images
Recover or brighten bright regions without flattening the whole image.
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About this effect
Highlights specifically target the brighter parts of the image. That makes this tool more useful than general brightness when the photo is mostly fine but the bright areas need attention.
Use it when skies, reflections, or bright surfaces need softening or lifting. It is a more surgical tonal tool than brightness or exposure.
Best for
- Bright-area correction
- Recovering or shaping highlights
- Fine tuning skies and reflective surfaces
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Preview
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How to use
- 1
Upload your image.
- 2
Adjust the highlights control to your preferred level.
- 3
Click Process Image to generate the first result.
- 4
Fine-tune the effect with the live preview.
Popular use cases
- Tame bright windows in interior photos
- Refine shiny product highlights
- Adjust strong outdoor light without rebalancing the whole image
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Common questions
FAQ
What does highlights adjustment do?
It focuses on brighter parts of the image so you can soften or strengthen them without changing the whole photo as much.
When should I use highlights instead of brightness?
Use highlights when the bright areas need correction but the rest of the image already looks close to right.
Can highlights help with bright skies or reflections?
Yes. Bright skies, windows, and reflective surfaces are common reasons to adjust highlights instead of making a broader exposure change.
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