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AI Fix for Half Your Face Being in Shadow

Both sides of your face exist. The lighting just forgot about one of them.

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Side lighting from windows, lamps, or outdoor sun creates dramatic contrast that makes half your face disappear into shadow. Upload your photo and type 'brighten the shadowed side of my face to match the lit side.' EditThisPic evens out the lighting in seconds. Free to try, no signup.
"Every photo near a window made me look like a Batman villain. Fixed the shadow and both sides of my face are visible now. Revolutionary." @both_sides_visible

Copy-Paste Prompts

Portrait Enhancement
brighten the shadowed side of my face to match the lit side

Even lighting across the whole face

Natural Touch-up
even out the lighting on my face while keeping it natural

Balanced but still natural-looking light

Quick Fix
reduce the deep shadow on the dark side but keep some dimension

Keeps artistic depth while revealing details

Portrait Enhancement
fill in the shadow on my face as if there was a fill light

Mimics a photographer's fill light technique

Common Issues

The fix changed areas you didn't want changed

Why: AI sometimes applies edits too broadly across the image

Try: only fix the specific area I marked, leave everything else untouched

Use tap markers to precisely indicate the area that needs fixing

Edit looks artificial or over-processed

Why: AI sometimes overdoes corrections, making results look fake

Try: make the correction look subtle and natural, not over-processed

Adding 'subtle and natural' to any prompt reduces AI over-correction

Colors shifted after the fix

Why: Brightness or exposure corrections can inadvertently shift color balance

Try: fix the issue but preserve the original color tones throughout

Mention 'preserve original colors' when you only want one specific thing fixed

Fix worked on some areas but missed others

Why: AI focuses on the most prominent area and may skip smaller ones

Try: apply the same fix to all affected areas, not just the main one

For missed areas, do a second pass with a marker on the specific spot

Frequently Asked Questions

Will brightening the shadow side look unnatural?

Not with the right prompt. The AI mimics what a photographer's fill light would do β€” lifting the shadows while maintaining natural gradation. The result looks like you were photographed with better lighting, not like the photo was edited.

Can I keep some shadow for a dramatic look?

Yes. Use 'reduce the shadow but keep some dimension' or specify a percentage like 'brighten the dark side by 50%.' This maintains the artistic quality while revealing details.

Does this fix the background shadow too?

If you ask for overall lighting correction, yes. If you specify 'fix the shadow on my face,' it targets just the face.

What about split lighting on purpose?

If you like the split lighting effect but it's too extreme, the AI can reduce it to a more flattering ratio while keeping the dramatic intent.

Is this really free?

Yes β€” 1 free edit per week, no account needed. Plans start at $3.99/month for unlimited.

Can I fix face shadows on my phone?

Yes. Works in any mobile browser. No app needed.

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