

To access the Layers, tap on the icon on the top right side that resembles an undo arrow atop two stacked tiles. It enables you to re-adjust and selectively apply any Tool to exactly where you want in the photo. One of the hidden and most powerful features in Snapseed is Stacks, also known as Layers in most other editing software. Too much sharpening can start to introduce a bit of a halo effect, a brighter line around objects.

Quick tip – be sure to inspect the edges of items in the image for what is referred to as ghosting. When you are sharpening, it is a good idea to pinch and zoom in to get in close and see the amount that you are applying. Sharpening – indiscriminately sharpens every single pixel (dot) in the image. Images of leaves can tolerate a lot more sharpening than a portrait photo. Some images can start to deteriorate as soon as you swipe past the number 20 and start to look grungy. There is no right and wrong amount of Structure sharpening. This happens at an extremely close pixel level. It will make the darker side of a contrasting edge darker and the light section of an edge lighter. Structure – applies the sharpening to the areas where there is evident contrast. Next, tap on Adjust to reveal two options: Structure and Sharpening. The sharpening tool mentioned below is my preference to improve my prints. During the process of printing our photos often become soft and lose their details. This is a great tool for applying what is referred to as output sharpening to prepare for printing. You have two different tools within that sharpen differently. Related article: Snapseed Curves tool enhances colour and tones - makes your photos pop Editing the mid and low tones are where you will notice the strongest effect. High, mid and low tones – are specific tonal ranges of the image that you can increase the contrast (bright, dark and areas in between). You can adjust these to your personal preference and even reduce the values back to zero.Ī couple of quick navigation tips: Tap and hold the screen or the before and after icon to compare the edit. Tap on Adjust to reveal the submenu or swipe up and down on the screen. A default adjustment is applied immediately. When you open the Tonal Contrast, you will notice an instant improvement in your image. Tap on the Edit pencil icon, then Tonal Contrast. Paying attention to the adjustment results will help to determine which tool to use and how much you can apply.
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Your photo can become grungy, skin tones can look unnatural and existing artefacts in your photo more evident. Too much contrast can also have a negative effect. When you have a line in your photo, either side of the edge of that line is brightened and darkened to increase the perception of sharpness. If you increase contrast, you are increasing that difference. Firstly, what is contrast? It is the difference between two things.
