Adjust image brightness and contrast

For creators correcting a photo that looks too dark, flat or harsh before placing it in a composition.

Balance brightness and contrast without uploading and receive a clearer image with tones suited to your intended final presentation.

How to use

  1. Choose a PNG, JPEG or WebP file up to 20 MB from your device to open it in the editor.
  2. Move the brightness control to make the whole picture lighter or darker.
  3. Adjust the contrast setting to strengthen or soften the difference between light and dark areas.
  4. Watch the preview and change both values until the photo looks balanced and natural.
  5. Apply the processing action, then download the resulting image or erase it to begin again.

Example

If an indoor snapshot looks too dark, start by increasing brightness slightly. Add a little contrast when the image still feels flat, then check faces and bright areas for lost detail. A moderate correction often makes the scene readable without giving it an artificial appearance.

Limits and formats

Where processing happens

Your photo is handled entirely in the browser. It is loaded from your device, adjusted in memory, and then made available for download. No copy is sent away and no file is retained by the tool after you finish the edit.

Frequently asked questions

How is brightness different from contrast?

Brightness shifts the overall tones toward light or dark. Contrast changes how far apart the light and dark values sit, which affects the sense of depth and punch in the photo.

Can I fix just one part of the image?

No, both controls apply to the entire frame. A local correction would require selections, masks or brush tools, which this quick adjustment page does not provide.

Is the downloaded result final?

The downloaded file keeps the correction you selected. You can still return to the original by loading the source image again, because the tool does not alter your starting file.

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