Using the Levels Tool

The Levels tool gives you more advanced control over image exposure. You can adjust the highlights, shadows, and color channels individually. Use this tool for a more refined touch than the Exposure tool, as well as enhance color corrections. You'll find the Levels tool in the Edit section of our Photo Editor.

Using the Levels Tool:

Step 1: Open your image in the Photo Editor. From the Brightness section select the Levels tool.

Step 2: Select a Color Channel (RGB, Red, Green, or Blue). 

• Auto- Will adjust the minimum and maximum input of the individual red, green, and blue channels. This will also override and reset any manual changes made to the individual color channels. 
• RGB - Displays where all three channels overlap.
• R, G, B - Respresents the individual red, green, and blue color channels. Each color is represented with an intensity value from 0-255. Zero is the lowest intensity and 255 is the highest intensity. 

Step 3: Adjust the Input levels for each color channel as needed.

Input Levels are displayed as a Histogram. Drag each slider left or right to make the desired changes.

The Input Level of each color channel can be individually manipulated by dragging the sliders left or right, or by inputting a specific number. Moving the Min. Input (minimum input) or the Max. Output (maximum input) sliders will cause the Gamma slider to responsively adjust to the movement. 

• Min. Input: Adjusts the intensity of the Shadows within your image.
• Gamma: Adjusts the overall Exposure of your image.
• Max. Input: Adjusts the intensity of the Highlights within your image.

Step 4: Adjust the Output Levels for each color channel by dragging the Output sliders left or right. 

Output levels indicate and define the range of the darkest and lightest areas of the image. Drag the sliders left or right. This will automatically adjust the placement Input Levels. A shorter Output range will decrease the amount of contrast in the image. 

• Min. Output:  Adjusts the overall Lightness of your image.
• Max. Output: Adjusts the overall Darkness of your image.

Step 5: To add the effect to certain parts of the image, click on the Select tab. Select the region you would like to apply the effect to or use the Brush Settings to further customize the effect placement.

Step 6: Click Apply to save your changes. Continue adding to and editing your creation. If you're
done, be sure to save your project!