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Free AI Backlight Fixer

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Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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How it works

  1. Upload Your Backlit Photo

    Choose the image where the subject is too dark due to strong backlighting from windows, sun, or bright backgrounds.

    Expect: Simple fix: 20-30 seconds. Complex fix: 30-45 seconds and may need refinements.
  2. Describe the Backlight Problem

    Tell the AI which subject is too dark and what the bright background is. The AI will intelligently balance exposure to reveal shadow detail without blowing out highlights.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    fix Fix the backlight issue where the person's face is too dark due to the bright window behind them, brighten the face to show natural skin tones while keeping the window view properly exposed
    fix Correct the backlighting where the subject is silhouetted against the sunset, bring up shadow detail to reveal features while preserving the warm golden hour background
    fix Fix the backlit portrait where the subject is dark against the bright sky, increase subject brightness to show detail while maintaining the sky's natural blue color
    fix Balance the exposure where the indoor subject is underexposed due to bright outdoor light coming through glass doors, lift subject shadows while keeping outdoor view visible
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    fix Correct the strong backlight from stage lights causing the performer to appear dark, brighten the subject to show costume details while maintaining the dramatic background lighting
    fix Fix the backlighting where the group photo subjects are dark with bright beach background, equalize exposure so faces are clearly visible while beach remains naturally bright
    fix Balance extreme backlight from snow reflections causing skier to be silhouetted, reveal subject detail and equipment while preserving the bright white snow environment realistically
  3. Review the Corrected Lighting

    Check that subject details are now visible with natural skin tones or textures while the bright background remains properly exposed without being overblown.

  4. Download Your Fixed Photo

    Save your corrected image in high resolution with no watermark. The balanced exposure reveals subject detail while maintaining scene atmosphere.

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Free AI Backlight Fixer

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Window Backlight Portrait

Fix the backlight by brightening the person's face and clothing to show natural detail and skin tones while keeping the turquoise-lit window view properly exposed without overblowing

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Sunset Silhouette Fix

Correct the backlighting to reveal faces, clothing details, and natural colors in the group while preserving the dramatic orange-magenta sunset atmosphere in the background

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Indoor-Outdoor Transition

Balance the extreme backlight exposure by lifting the subject's shadows to show clear facial features and clothing detail while maintaining the warm yellow outdoor lighting naturally

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If something looks off

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

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

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt

Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the backlit subject or background?

No marking required. Just describe what's too dark (the subject) and what's causing the backlight (window, sun, bright background). The AI analyzes the exposure imbalance and corrects it intelligently.

How does AI fix backlighting differently than exposure adjustment?

AI backlight fixing selectively brightens underexposed subjects while preserving bright backgrounds, maintaining natural lighting transitions. Simple exposure adjustment would overexpose backgrounds when brightening subjects.

Can this fix severe backlighting like direct sun?

Yes, works with strong backlighting including direct sunlight, bright windows, or stage lights. The AI recovers shadow detail even in challenging conditions, though extreme cases may have limits on recoverable information.

Will this work on group photos with backlighting?

Yes, effective for multiple subjects. Describe the group as backlit and the AI will balance exposure across all people while preserving the background, maintaining consistent lighting across the entire group.

What if I want to keep some dramatic backlighting effect?

Specify 'subtle correction' or 'preserve dramatic lighting' in your prompt. You can request just enough brightening to show subject detail while maintaining the artistic backlighting atmosphere.

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