Fix Dark Craigslist Photos
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"Everything I sell is stored in my garage. Every photo came out dark. EditThisPic brightens them so buyers can actually see the items. My response rate went from maybe 1 message a week to 3-4 a day." @GarageSaleDad
Built for Dark Photo Rescue
Most items for sale on Craigslist are stored in garages, basements, and closets - the darkest rooms in the house. Phone cameras make it even worse by underexposing indoor shots. The result: items that look far worse in photos than in person. EditThisPic brightens these dark photos so buyers can see what you're actually selling.
Dark Photo Fix Tools
Enhance Lighting
Fix all types of dim lighting
Fix Color
Correct color cast from poor lighting
Enhance Photo
Overall brightness and clarity boost
Remove Shadows
Fix one-sided lighting shadows
How to Fix Dark Craigslist Photos
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Upload your dark photo
Drop your underexposed photo into EditThisPic. The darker the photo, the more the AI can reveal. Even very dark shots usually have enough data to rescue.
Simple brightening: 15 seconds. Brightening with color fix: 20 seconds. -
Ask for brightening
Type 'significantly brighten this photo to show the item clearly with true colors.' For very dark photos, use stronger language like 'dramatically brighten.'
Include 'fix color cast' if the photo has a strong yellow, blue, or green tint from artificial lighting. -
Check what was revealed
Brightening reveals everything - including clutter, dirt, and details you didn't see in the dark. Make sure the item still looks accurate and the background is acceptable.
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Clean up if needed
If brightening revealed background mess, do a second pass: 'remove the clutter visible behind the item.' You now have a bright, clean listing photo.
Often brightening is enough on its own. Only clean up if the revealed background is distracting.
Dark Photo Fix Prompts
significantly brighten this garage photo, show the item clearly with accurate colors, fix the dim lighting
Garages have the worst lighting - don't hold back on brightening
dramatically brighten this basement photo, fix the single-bulb lighting, show true colors and condition
Basement photos often need the strongest brightening - use 'dramatically'
brighten and fix the yellow workshop lighting, show the item in natural-looking light with true colors
Garage work lights create a strong yellow cast that hides true colors
brighten this evening photo, show the item as it would look in daylight with accurate colors
Golden hour and evening photos can be rescued to show daylight-quality detail
Show 4 more prompts
brighten this photo significantly, the item was in a dark closet and needs much more light
Closets and storage rooms are typically the darkest spaces - max brightening
fix the harsh flash lighting, even out the light across the item, remove the bright spot and dark shadows
Flash creates bright centers and dark edges - the AI can even this out
remove the shadow on one side of the item, show even lighting on all surfaces
Single light source creates one bright side and one dark side
enhance the lighting while preserving the item exactly as is, don't change the item, only the lighting
When you can see the item but it is just dim, a lighter touch works
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time | |
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| Garage photo | significantly brighten, show clearly |
15s | Try This → |
| Basement photo | dramatically brighten, fix single-bulb |
15s | Try This → |
| Fix yellow light | brighten, fix yellow cast, true colors |
15s | Try This → |
| Evening photo | brighten to daylight quality |
15s | Try This → |
Dark Photo Fix Examples
Garage photo rescued
Power tool barely visible in dim garage brought to full clarity.
Basement item brightened
Item stored in basement with single bulb lighting, dramatically brightened.
Evening photo color-corrected
Item photographed at dusk, brightened and color-corrected to show daylight appearance.
brighten to daylight quality, fix the dim evening colors, show accurate appearance
When Things Go Wrong
Photo still too dark after brightening
Why: Original was extremely underexposed with almost no image data.
If a second pass still isn't enough, retake in better light. Some photos are too dark to save.
Brightening revealed noise and grain
Why: Dark photos have digital noise that becomes visible when brightened.
Some grain is normal in rescued dark photos - the item visibility is what matters.
Colors look wrong after brightening
Why: Color balance shifts when exposure is corrected from very dark.
Describe the real color of the item to help the AI get it right.
Brightening revealed mess I didn't see
Why: Dark photos hide background clutter that becomes visible when brightened.
A two-step approach works well: brighten first, then clean up what's revealed.
Harsh shadows remain after brightening
Why: Single light source shadows need specific treatment beyond general brightening.
Ask specifically for 'even lighting' to address one-sided illumination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How dark is too dark to fix?
If you can see any outline or shape of the item in the photo, EditThisPic can probably rescue it. The AI works with the image data that exists, and phone cameras capture more than you see on screen. Try it - you might be surprised.
Why do my garage photos always come out dark?
Phone cameras try to average the light in a scene. Garages have small bright spots (windows, door) and large dark areas. The camera exposes for the bright spots, leaving everything else dark. EditThisPic fixes this by brightening the dark areas.
Should I use flash instead?
Flash creates its own problems - harsh shadows, bright spots, uneven lighting. Natural room lighting enhanced by EditThisPic usually looks better than flash. If using flash, EditThisPic can also fix the harsh flash look.
Will brightening make the item look different from reality?
No. Brightening reveals what the item actually looks like in good light. The phone camera made it look darker than reality. EditThisPic corrects this to match what you see with your eyes.
Can I combine brightening with background removal?
Yes. First brighten the photo, then do a second pass to remove the background if desired. Or combine in one prompt: 'brighten significantly and replace background with white.'
Does this work on video too?
EditThisPic works on photos only. Take still photos of your items and enhance those for your Craigslist listing.
Is EditThisPic's AI fix dark craigslist photos really free?
Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.
Can I craigslist dark on my phone?
Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.
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