Brilliance Effect for Photos
Brighter shadows, softer highlights and more depth — in one slider.
Drop an image here
or choose files from your device
You can also paste an image with Ctrl+V
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF · up to 100 MB
Your images are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded.
Brilliance balances a photo the way modern phone editors do: it opens up dark areas, pulls back bright ones and adds local contrast so textures gain depth. The result looks brighter and more detailed without looking processed. Negative values give a flatter, softer look.
How to apply the brilliance effect
- Step 1
Add a photo.
- Step 2
Move the brilliance slider and adjust saturation if you like.
- Step 3
Download the photo.
Why use PhotoTools
One slider
Shadows, highlights and local contrast together.
Balanced light
Dark and bright areas both keep detail.
Subtle or bold
From a gentle lift to a punchy look.
Supported formats
Input
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
- HEIC
- GIF
- BMP
- TIFF
- PSD
- RAW
Output
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
Frequently asked questions
How is it different from contrast?
Contrast makes darks darker and brights brighter. Brilliance does the opposite for tones and adds contrast only to fine details.
Is it free?
Yes. Browser tools on PhotoTools are free, unlimited and work without an account.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device, and nothing is stored.