Brighten a Dark Photo
Photo Restoration

Brighten a Dark Photo

Rescue a dark, underexposed photo by lifting the shadows and balancing the light for a clear result.

The prompt

Brighten this dark, underexposed photo by lifting the shadows, recovering detail hidden in the dark areas, and balancing the overall exposure. Keep the highlights from blowing out, preserve natural color and contrast, and keep the composition the same. Avoid a flat, washed-out look. Photorealistic, clear, and well-balanced.

Works with
Google Gemini
Aspect ratio
3:2
Type
Photo editing

How to use this prompt

  1. Upload the dark or underexposed photo.
  2. Paste the prompt and generate.
  3. Ask for a brighter or more natural balance.

Tips and variations

  • Add "keep it natural, avoid a washed-out look".
  • Add "recover detail hidden in the shadows".

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