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AI Photo Relighter

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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Relight Your Photo

  1. 1

    Upload your photo

    Start by uploading the image you want to relight. Choose a file from your device to begin the process.

  2. 2

    Describe the new lighting

    In the prompt box, type a description of the lighting you want. Be specific for the best results, for example, 'soft morning light' or 'dramatic, cool-toned studio lighting'.

  3. 3

    Generate your relit photo

    Click the generate button and let the AI apply your described lighting to the image. A new version will be ready in moments.

  4. 4

    Download your image

    Your new, perfectly lit photo is ready to be downloaded. Save the high-resolution PNG file to your device.

No more fiddling with complicated sliders for brightness and contrast. Our AI photo relighter gives you full control through simple text descriptions. Whether you need to fix a photo that's too dark or add a specific mood, just describe the effect you want. Ask for 'dramatic stage lighting', 'soft morning light', or 'neon city glow' and watch as the AI intelligently adjusts highlights, shadows, and color temperature to match your vision. It's the easiest way to achieve professional lighting effects on any image.

Total Lighting Control with Simple Text

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Turn your underexposed or poorly lit pictures into perfectly balanced shots. We've all taken a photo that was almost perfect but ruined by bad lighting. With this tool, you can salvage those memories. Upload your image, describe how to fix the lighting, and our AI will brighten dark areas and recover hidden details without sacrificing quality. It’s perfect for rescuing photos taken against the sun or in dim environments, ensuring every image looks exactly as you intended.

Rescue Poorly Lit Photos Instantly

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Go beyond simple corrections and add stunning artistic lighting to your photos. This tool empowers you to creatively transform the atmosphere of your images. Do you want to make a daytime photo look like it was taken at sunset? Or add a moody, cinematic feel to a simple portrait? Just type your creative idea into the prompt box. Experiment with different light sources, colors, and directions to give your portraits, landscapes, and product shots a unique and captivating look that stands out.

Artistic Lighting Effects for Any Image

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It’s Fast: Go from a dark, unbalanced photo to a perfectly lit image in seconds. It's Intuitive: Forget complex editing tools. If you can describe it, you can create it. AI-Powered: Our AI understands lighting. It intelligently adjusts your photo based on your text prompts for natural-looking results. Versatile: Correct simple lighting issues or apply complex, artistic effects with equal ease. High-Quality Results: Download your beautifully relit photos in high-resolution, ready for any use.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Photo Relighter?

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Portrait Photography: Enhance headshots and selfies by adding flattering light, like a soft-box or golden hour glow. Product Shots: Make your products pop by adding bright, clean studio lighting to your images. Real Estate Photos: Brighten up dark rooms to make properties look more appealing to potential buyers. Social Media Content: Give your Instagram feed a consistent and professional look by adjusting the lighting in all your photos. Creative Projects: Experiment with dramatic lighting for artistic portraits, book covers, or promotional materials.

Photo Relighting Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

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