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How Do I Change the Brightness of a Specific Area in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:55 pm

There are a couple different ways that you can change the brightness of a specific area in Photoshop. One way is to use the Levels tool. To do this, go to Image->Adjustments->Levels or press Ctrl+L. This will bring up the Levels dialog box.

In the Levels dialog box, there is a histogram. The histogram shows you all of the tones in your image from the darkest to the lightest. There are three sliders below the histogram, one for shadows, one for midtones, and one for highlights. You can adjust these sliders to lighten or darken specific areas of your image.

Another way that you can change the brightness of a specific area is by using the Dodge and Burn tools. These tools are found in the Tools palette. The Dodge tool lightens an area and the Burn tool darkens an area.

To use either of these tools, simply select it from the Tools palette and then click and drag over the area that you want to affect. You can also adjust the brush size and hardness from the Options bar at the top of the screen.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that changing the brightness of a specific area in Photoshop can result in unwanted artifacts and/or halos around the edited area. If you are not familiar with Photoshop’s editing tools, we recommend that you seek professional help before attempting this technique.

So, those are two ways that you can change the brightness of a specific area in Photoshop. Experiment with both methods to see which one works best for you and your image.

Conclusion:

There are two main ways that you can change the brightness of a specific area in Photoshop – by using either the Levels tool or by using the Dodge and Burn tools. Experiment with both methods to see which one works better for your particular image.

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