Remove Shadow from Face

How it works

1. 1

   Upload your portrait or headshot

   Upload the photo with the shadow problem. Works best on portrait-oriented shots where the face is the main subject — headshots, profile photos, close-up portraits. JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 7MB.

   Expect: Soft or partial shadows on a well-lit face: 25-35 seconds, usually seamless. Severe shadows covering most of the face: 40-55 seconds; may need one refinement pass.
2. 2

   Describe the shadow to remove

   Describe what the shadow looks like and where it is: 'remove the shadow from the hat falling across the forehead and left cheek,' 'fix the dark shadow on the right side of the face,' or 'remove the window light shadow crossing the nose.' No marking required.

   Tip: Say where the shadow came from if you know: 'shadow from the hat brim' or 'shadow from a window on the left' helps the AI understand the lighting context for a more natural re-light.

   Copy one of these to get started:

   Hat or cap casting a shadow on the face remove the shadow cast by the hat brim across the forehead and eyes, re-light the face evenly to match the rest of the photo

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   Harsh one-sided shadow on face from sidelight fix the harsh shadow on the left side of the face, balance the lighting so both sides of the face are evenly lit

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   Window shadow crossing the face remove the window light shadow crossing the nose and cheek, restore even skin tone across the entire face

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   Overhead light causing shadows under eyes or nose lighten and remove the dark shadows under the eyes and below the nose caused by overhead lighting

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   Deep shadow under chin and jaw remove the dark shadow under the chin and along the jawline, match the neck and jaw skin tone to the face

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   Shadow on face from tree or object outdoors remove the dappled shadow on the face from the tree, restore an even skin tone across the face while keeping the outdoor background

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   Dark circle or discoloration under one eye reduce and brighten the dark shadow under the right eye to match the skin tone of the rest of the face

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3. 3

   Check the skin tone consistency

   After the shadow is removed, verify that the formerly-shadowed area matches the skin tone of the rest of the face. Look for even lighting across both cheeks, the forehead, and the chin.

4. 4

   Refine shadow edges if needed (optional)

   If a shadow edge or slight discoloration remains, describe it: 'clean up the remaining shadow edge on the left cheek, match the skin tone around it.' The brush tool lets you target exactly the remaining shadow area.