Brighten an image online

Make a dark photo lighter with one simple control.

Brighten Image Online for Free

Make a dark photo lighter with one simple control.

Supports PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, SVG, BMP, and AVIF when your browser can read them.
Runs in your browser. Your image is not uploaded to a server.

How to use this tool

Your image opens with a gentle brightness increase. Move the slider until the image looks right.

  1. 1Select a dark or underexposed image from your device.
  2. 2Move Brightness until important details are visible without washing out the image.
  3. 3Download the brighter result as PNG, JPG, or WebP.

Best for

Making a dark or underexposed photo easier to see without changing every image setting.

Privacy

Brightness changes are processed in your browser, and the image is not uploaded to a FastEdit server.

Limitations

  • Brightness is an overall adjustment. If only highlights or shadows need work, use the broader Adjust Image tool.

Questions

Can I make the image darker instead?

Yes. Move the Brightness control below zero, or open Adjust Image for more tonal controls.

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