Recover an Overexposed Photo
Photo Restoration

Recover an Overexposed Photo

Fix a bright, washed-out photo by recovering blown highlights and restoring natural color and detail.

The prompt

Recover this overexposed, washed-out photo by toning down the blown-out highlights, restoring detail in the brightest areas like [the sky and skin], and bringing back natural color and contrast. Keep the shadows from going muddy and keep the composition the same. Avoid a dull, gray result. Photorealistic, balanced, and natural.

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

How to use this prompt

  1. Upload the overexposed photo.
  2. Paste the prompt and generate.
  3. Ask for a softer or richer recovery.

Tips and variations

  • Add "recover detail in the bright sky and skin".
  • Add "keep it natural, not dull or gray".

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