Drop an image to adjust brightness & contrast
PNG, JPG, WebP supported
FAQ
How do brightness and contrast work?
Will this affect image quality?
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About Brightness/Contrast
Brightness/Contrast solves a specific problem that comes up daily for anyone dealing with this task: doing it once, fast, without an account. Processing runs locally in your browser using modern Web APIs. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is logged, and there is no quota to worry about for casual use. It is one of about a hundred utility tools that share the same philosophy: do one thing, do it well, get out of your way.
When you'd reach for Brightness/Contrast
You're hitting the daily limit of a paid SaaS and need a backup option for a single quick job.
Marketers and ops people whose primary tool is metered.
Stay productive without burning credits.
You need to handle a one-off task right before a meeting and don't have time to install anything.
Anyone working remotely on a borrowed or restricted machine.
Open the page, get the result, paste it into your doc — under a minute.
You're cleaning up a folder of files that accumulated over a project and need to standardize them.
Designers, writers, and developers wrapping up deliverables.
Drop each file in, copy the output, move on.
You're on a public or shared machine and don't want to leave traces of what you're working on.
Travelers, contractors, anyone working from a friend's computer.
Nothing is uploaded, nothing persists if you're not signed in.
Frequently asked about Brightness/Contrast
- Will Brightness/Contrast change my original file?
- Never. Brightness/Contrast only reads your input file and produces a new output file.
- Do I need to create an account to use Brightness/Contrast?
- No. Brightness/Contrast works without any signup. We only ask for an email if you decide to subscribe to a paid plan.
- Are my files uploaded to a server when I use Brightness/Contrast?
- Brightness/Contrast processes everything in your browser using local APIs. Your files never leave your device.
- Does Brightness/Contrast work on mobile?
- Yes, Brightness/Contrast is fully responsive and tested on iOS Safari and Android Chrome.
- What browsers does Brightness/Contrast support?
- Every modern browser released in the last three years: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, Opera.
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