How to Adjust the Contrast of a Photo Using the iPhone Photos App

Open Photos., Select a picture to edit., Tap ., Tap ., Tap Light or Color., Tap Contrast., Use the slider to adjust the contrast., Tap Done.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open Photos.

    It’s the white icon with a multicolored flower, typically located on your home screen.
  2. Step 2: Select a picture to edit.

    Browse your albums until you find the photo you want to edit.

    To select the photo, tap it, then tap Select. , It’s at the bottom of the screen.

    This opens your editing tools. , This opens your lighting and color options. , You can adjust the contrast for lighting and colors separately.

    Both options have their own Contrast slider. , A slider will appear at the bottom of the screen.

    The red vertical line indicates the current contrast level. , Move the slider left to decrease the contrast, and right to increase it.

    You’ll see the effects of moving the slider on the preview of your photo. , Your photo is now saved with its new contrast settings.
  3. Step 3: Tap .

  4. Step 4: Tap .

  5. Step 5: Tap Light or Color.

  6. Step 6: Tap Contrast.

  7. Step 7: Use the slider to adjust the contrast.

  8. Step 8: Tap Done.

Detailed Guide

It’s the white icon with a multicolored flower, typically located on your home screen.

Browse your albums until you find the photo you want to edit.

To select the photo, tap it, then tap Select. , It’s at the bottom of the screen.

This opens your editing tools. , This opens your lighting and color options. , You can adjust the contrast for lighting and colors separately.

Both options have their own Contrast slider. , A slider will appear at the bottom of the screen.

The red vertical line indicates the current contrast level. , Move the slider left to decrease the contrast, and right to increase it.

You’ll see the effects of moving the slider on the preview of your photo. , Your photo is now saved with its new contrast settings.

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