Burn

Precision Retouching

Burn

Burn selectively darkens painted areas to deepen shadows and guide attention.

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Original image for the Burn example — **Burn example**Choose a low exposure, paint along existing shadows, and compare frequently with the original.

Example result of the Burn tool — **Burn example**Choose a low exposure, paint along existing shadows, and compare frequently with the original.

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What this tool does

Burn selectively darkens painted areas to deepen shadows and guide attention.

Remove distractions, repair details, reshape tone, and polish portraits non-destructively.

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How to use it

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Open an image and choose Burn from the left toolbar.
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Choose a low exposure, paint along existing shadows, and compare frequently with the original.
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Review the result at 100% zoom. If the change is too strong, undo it and repeat with a lower intensity.

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What you can make

Add depth to folds and contours
Darken distracting bright edges
Create subtle vignette-like focus