What should I prepare before starting?

Prepare clear source images that you have permission to use. Identify the people or design references, the exact changes, and the details to preserve.

Is this the same as increasing exposure in a photo editor?

No. An image model may reinterpret details while following the edit brief. A conventional exposure adjustment is a better fit when preserving the exact original pixels and content is essential.

Does generation use credits?

Generation uses credits. Check the selected model’s price and your plan before generating. Regenerating a variation also uses credits; review the first result before making more.

AI Image Brightener

Name: Pixo
Availability: InStock
Author: Pixo

Brighten a dark photo while protecting highlights and a natural overall look. Use a source image and describe which areas need clearer detail.

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Generation uses credits. Check the selected model’s price and your plan before generating.

Shape the creative brief

Identify the dark area

Distinguish an underexposed face from a dim background or an intentionally dark scene.

Protect the highlights

Name bright windows, lamps, and reflective surfaces that should keep visible detail.

Keep the mood

Choose a modest exposure lift when the scene should still feel like evening.

Two prompts to start with

Use these written examples as a starting point. Adapt the subject and references to your project; generated results will vary.

First direction

Brighten this supplied indoor portrait gently so the face is easier to see. Keep the evening atmosphere, preserve the warm lamp and window highlights, and avoid changing facial features, clothing, or background objects.

Another approach

Lift the shadow detail in this supplied café photo while keeping the dark wood and warm lighting natural. Preserve bright reflections on the cups and avoid a flat, overexposed look.

Finishing the result

Generative edits can change content as well as brightness. Use a conventional exposure or raw-photo editor when you need faithful tonal correction without reconstructed detail.

How to get started with AI Image Brightener

Prepare the source references

Distinguish an underexposed face from a dim background or an intentionally dark scene.

Open the image Playground

Choose Nano Banana 2 in Pixo. Add the source photo or artwork and describe what should change and what should stay. Add clearly identified references where needed, then choose supported output settings.

Generate and compare

Compare with the original for altered faces, invented texture, color shifts, and clipped bright areas. Inspect the darkest regions at full size.

Prepare the final artwork

Generative edits can change content as well as brightness. Use a conventional exposure or raw-photo editor when you need faithful tonal correction without reconstructed detail.

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AI Image Brightener: questions and answers

Inputs, creative control, and finishing your project.

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