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How to Fix Yellow Lighting in Photos

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To fix yellow lighting in a photo, upload it to EditThisPic and describe the problem: 'fix the yellow color cast' or 'correct the warm indoor lighting.' The AI adjusts the white balance to neutralize the yellow/orange tint and restore natural-looking colors. Free, no signup required.

Remove That Yellow Tint from Indoor Photos

Indoor photos taken under tungsten bulbs, old fluorescent lights, or warm LED lamps often end up with an ugly yellow or orange cast. Whites look cream-colored, skin looks orange, and the whole image feels too warm. AI can correct this in seconds without you needing to understand white balance sliders.

How AI Corrects Color Casts

EditThisPic's AI detects the overall color temperature of your image by analyzing surfaces that should be neutral—whites, grays, and skin tones. It then shifts the color balance to neutralize the yellow cast, cooling the image until whites look white and skin looks natural. Unlike a simple filter, it adjusts different areas proportionally so shadows and highlights both look correct.

Why Photos Look Yellow

  • Tungsten (incandescent) light bulbs emit warm yellow light
  • Mixed lighting—daylight from a window plus warm indoor lamps
  • Camera white balance set to daylight while shooting indoors
  • Cheap LED bulbs with poor color rendering
  • Reflections off yellow or wood-toned walls and ceilings

Other Color Casts AI Can Fix

Yellow is the most common indoor color cast, but photos can also turn green under fluorescent lights, blue in heavy shade, or magenta under certain LEDs. The same approach works for all of them—describe the cast and the AI neutralizes it. Try 'remove the green fluorescent tint' or 'fix the blue color cast from shade.'

Tips for Natural White Balance

If the yellow is subtle, try 'slightly cool down the white balance' rather than a full correction. For photos where you want some warmth (golden hour, candle-lit dinner), ask to 'reduce the yellow cast but keep a warm feel.' If skin looks orange after correction, refine with 'make the skin tones more natural.'

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Upload Your Yellow-Tinted Photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 7MB. Indoor photos with obvious yellow or orange tint work best.

2

Describe the Color Problem

Type what you see: 'fix the yellow color cast from indoor lighting' or 'the photo has an orange tint, correct the white balance.' Be specific if only certain areas are affected.

3

Check the Correction

Verify that whites look white, skin tones look natural, and the image doesn't swing too far toward blue. Use the before/after comparison to check.

4

Fine-Tune If Needed

If the result looks too cold, try 'add a bit of warmth back, it looks too blue now.' If yellow remains in spots, describe them: 'the ceiling still looks yellow, fix that too.'

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Frequently Asked Questions

Upload the photo to EditThisPic and type 'fix the yellow color cast.' The AI automatically adjusts the white balance to remove the warm tint and restore natural colors. No software, sliders, or manual adjustments needed.
Most indoor light bulbs emit warm-colored light (around 2700-3000K), which adds a yellow or orange cast to photos. Phone cameras try to compensate with auto white balance, but they often get it wrong—especially in mixed lighting where daylight and indoor lamps combine.
Yes. Instead of a full correction, describe what you want: 'reduce the yellow cast but keep a warm, cozy feel' or 'slightly cool the white balance without making it look cold.' The AI adjusts the degree of correction based on your description.
Mixed lighting is tricky because different parts of the photo have different color casts. Describe it to the AI: 'the left side has yellow indoor light and the right side has blue window light—balance them.' The AI can correct each area independently.
The AI corrects the overall color cast while preserving natural skin tones. If skin looks slightly off after correction, follow up with 'make the skin tones look more natural' for a targeted adjustment.
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