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Brightness & Contrast

Adjust the brightness and contrast of a photo with live sliders. 100% in your browser.

Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

A photo that's too dark, washed out or flat usually just needs its brightness and contrast nudged. Brightness & Contrast gives you live sliders to fix exposure and add punch, seeing the change instantly before you download.

How to brightness & contrast

  1. 1. Add your image.
  2. 2. Drag the brightness and contrast sliders until it looks right.
  3. 3. Download the adjusted image.

When to use Brightness & Contrast

Rescue a dark photo

Lift the brightness on an underexposed shot so the subject is visible.

Add punch to a flat image

Increase contrast to make a dull, hazy photo pop.

Even out a scan

Brighten and sharpen the contrast of a scanned document or photo.

Frequently asked questions

Can I preview before saving?

Yes — the sliders update the image live, so you download only when it looks right.

What's the difference between brightness and contrast?

Brightness raises or lowers the overall light level; contrast increases or decreases the difference between the dark and light areas.

Are my images uploaded?

No — adjustments happen in your browser.

Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded — read more on the security page. Looking for more? Browse our full set of image tools or read guides on the blog.