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AI HDR Photo Maker

Describe the problem and AI fixes your photo automatically.

Landscape with dark foreground and bright sky
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HDR landscape with balanced exposure throughout
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AI HDR Photo Maker

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Popular use cases:
  • create HDR effect
  • AI HDR effect editor
  • photo HDR effect tool
  • free HDR effect editing
Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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AI-powered photo editing

How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Upload the photo that needs restoration. Even low-quality scans work — the AI is designed to handle hdr effect from degraded source material. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Most edits complete in 20-45 seconds. Complex changes may need 1-2 refinements.

  2. Describe your edit

    Type what you want: 'apply an HDR effect to this photo, bring out detail in shadows and highlights.' Be specific about details for best results. The AI understands natural language — no technical skills needed.

    Tip: Try the edit first without markers — enhancement usually works globally on the first try.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Landscape with dark foreground apply HDR effect, bring out detail in the dark foreground while keeping the bright sky balanced
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    Interior with bright windows create HDR look, balance the bright windows with the darker room interior
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    Sunset or sunrise enhance with HDR, reveal cloud detail and foreground shadows in this sunset photo
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    City at twilight apply HDR to this cityscape, balance building lights with the twilight sky
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    Natural subtle HDR apply a subtle, natural HDR effect that reveals hidden detail without looking over-processed
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    Professional quality result create HDR effect with professional quality, clean composition, and balanced lighting
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    Rescuing a damaged family heirloom photo create HDR effect — this is an old family photo with sentimental value. Fix the damage while preserving the original character and era of the photograph
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    Eye-catching creative version create HDR effect with vibrant colors and striking visual impact for social media
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  3. Review the result

    Compare the restored version against the original using the slider. Check that damaged areas look natural, colors appear authentic to the era, and no AI artifacts were introduced.

  4. Refine if needed

    If restored areas still show damage traces or the AI over-smoothed fine details, tap markers on those spots and describe what needs fixing. Try 'restore the texture here but keep it subtle' for natural results.

    Tip: Markers are optional. Try without them first — the AI usually gets it right.
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AI HDR Photo Maker

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"Turned a flat sunset photo into something that looks like it belongs in a magazine. The shadow detail is incredible." @LandscapeLover

See it in action

Landscape with dark foreground and bright sky
Before
->
HDR landscape with balanced exposure throughout
After

Landscape HDR enhanced

Landscape with balanced sky and foreground showing full dynamic range.

Prompt: apply HDR effect, bring out detail in the dark foreground while keeping the bright sky balanced
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Sunset with lost shadow detail
Before
->
HDR sunset with rich cloud and ground detail
After

Sunset with HDR detail

Sunset photo with vivid clouds and visible foreground detail.

Prompt: enhance with HDR, reveal cloud detail and foreground shadows
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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Photo Rescue & Restoration

Revive old, damaged, or poorly-shot photos with AI HDR effect — bring new life to images you thought were unsalvageable.

Common Scenarios

  • Applying HDR effect to old family photos that have degraded over time
  • Fixing a once-in-a-lifetime shot (wedding, graduation) that suffers from poor quality
  • Using HDR effect on scanned prints to get crisp digital versions

Best Practices

  • Scan old photos at the highest DPI your scanner supports before uploading for best results
  • Describe the specific issue — 'this photo is too dark and blurry' gives better HDR effect than a generic prompt
  • For severely damaged photos, work in stages: fix the biggest issue first, then refine
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Professional & Business Use

Ensure photos for websites, presentations, and marketing meet professional standards with HDR effect.

Common Scenarios

  • Using HDR effect on employee photos for a company website that need to look polished
  • Applying HDR effect to event photos before sharing in a client presentation
  • Improving product images with HDR effect for an online store or catalog

Best Practices

  • Process all images in a batch with the same enhancement settings for visual consistency
  • For web use, balance enhancement quality with file size — overly large images slow page loads
  • Always compare before and after to make sure HDR effect looks natural, not over-processed
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Social Media & Personal Sharing

Make your personal photos look their best before sharing with friends, family, or followers using HDR effect.

Common Scenarios

  • Quickly applying HDR effect to vacation photos before posting on social media
  • Using HDR effect on a selfie that has great composition but poor lighting
  • Batch-fixing a phone gallery of photos with HDR effect before creating an album to share

Best Practices

  • Start with the photo you'd most like to share — fix that one first and use the same approach on the rest
  • For selfies, subtle enhancement always beats heavy processing — keep it natural
  • If the photo was shot in low light, mention it in the prompt so the AI tailors HDR effect accordingly

If something looks off

AI changed the wrong area

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from the description alone.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to edit, then regenerate with the same prompt
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Tip: Markers tell the AI exactly where to focus. Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Result looks unnatural or blurry

Why: The AI may need more specific guidance about the look you want.

Try: apply an HDR effect to this photo, bring out detail in shadows and highlights, ensure natural lighting and sharp details that match the rest of the photo
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Tip: Adding 'natural' and 'realistic' to your prompt helps the AI prioritize believability.

Photo looks over-processed or artificial

Why: The enhancement was too aggressive, pushing the image beyond natural-looking.

Try: Try 'subtle enhancement only — keep the photo looking natural and not over-processed'
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Tip: Try the edit first without markers — enhancement usually works globally on the first try.

Fix made the image too smooth and lost texture

Why: Noise reduction or smoothing was applied too heavily, removing natural grain and detail.

Try: Add 'preserve original texture and grain while fixing the issue' to your prompt
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Tip: Mention 'keep natural skin texture' or 'preserve film grain' to avoid the plastic look.

Colors shifted when fixing the exposure

Why: Brightness adjustments affected the color balance, causing a tint shift.

Try: Regenerate with 'fix the exposure while maintaining the original color balance and white point'
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Tip: If you notice a color tint after fixing exposure, mention the tint specifically: 'remove the yellow cast.'

Quick answers

Do I need to mark anything?

No, just describe the HDR effect you want. The AI analyzes the entire image and balances highlights and shadows automatically.

Is this HDR maker free?

Yes, 1 free edit per week with no account. Plans from $3.99/mo for unlimited.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, works in any mobile browser.

Will it look over-processed?

You control the intensity. Ask for "subtle HDR" for natural results or "dramatic HDR" for a bold look.

Do I need multiple exposures?

No. The AI creates an HDR look from a single photo by intelligently recovering shadow and highlight detail.

What photo formats does the hdr photo maker tool support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

How long does it take to create hdr effect?

Usually 20-45 seconds. Upload your photo, describe what you want, and the AI delivers the result.

Do I need to download an app to create hdr effect?

No app needed. EditThisPic runs entirely in your web browser on any device -- desktop, laptop, phone, or tablet.

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