Editing Tips

How to get the best results with presets

A few simple tweaks after applying a preset will dramatically improve your photo.

6 steps~5 min read

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Always start with a well-exposed photo.

  2. 2

    Apply the preset to set the overall mood and colors.

  3. 3

    Adjust exposure if the photo became too dark or too bright.

  4. 4

    Adjust the white balance temperature if colors look off.

  5. 5

    Lower or raise the preset intensity using the Amount slider (available on Mobile, Desktop, and Classic) or by tweaking individual settings.

  6. 6

    Save your favorite combinations as new custom presets.

Helpful tip

Lighting conditions vary, so the same preset will need slightly different tweaks per photo.

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