Darken Image
Reduce brightness and dim your images online for free. Create moody effects, fix overexposed photos, and adjust contrast, gamma, and saturation instantly.
Allowed Filetypes: All image formats (JPG, PNG, TIFF, RAW, etc.)
How to darken images online
- 1Upload your images by clicking the upload area or dragging and dropping files
- 2Reduce the brightness slider to darken your image
- 3Fine-tune contrast, gamma, and saturation as needed
- 4Preview the darkened result in real-time
- 5Choose your preferred output format and download
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I darken an overexposed photo?
Start by reducing the brightness slider. If the image looks washed out, increase contrast slightly. Adjust gamma to fine-tune the midtones. You can also reduce saturation if colors look too vibrant after darkening.
What does each adjustment slider do?
Brightness adjusts the overall lightness or darkness of the image. Contrast controls the difference between light and dark areas. Gamma affects the midtones and is useful for correcting exposure. Saturation controls the intensity of colors.
Can I create a moody or cinematic look?
Yes! Reduce brightness for darker tones, lower saturation slightly for a muted color palette, and adjust contrast to enhance the dramatic effect. Gamma adjustments can help achieve that cinematic look.
Does this tool support animated images?
Yes! This tool fully supports animated GIFs, animated WebP, and APNG files. All frames in the animation will be adjusted while preserving the animation timing and quality.
What image formats are supported?
You can darken images in AVIF, Animated PNG (APNG), BMP, GIF, HEIC/HEIF, ICO (Icon), JPE, JPG, JPG (JPEG), MP4 (Video), PBM, PGM, PNG, PNG 24-bit, PNG 32-bit, PNG 8-bit, PNM, PPM, PSD, RAW formats (CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, ORF, RAF, etc.), SVG, TGA (Targa), TIFF, WebP, XCF. Output formats include AVIF, BMP, GIF, JPG (JPEG), PNG, SVG, TIFF, WebP.
Are my photos safe?
Absolutely! All processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly technology. Your images are never uploaded to any server - they stay completely private on your device.
Can I darken multiple images at once?
Yes! Upload multiple images, preview the darkened results, and download them all individually or as a ZIP file. The same adjustments are applied to all images simultaneously.
Is there a file size or quantity limit?
No, there are no file size or quantity restrictions. All processing happens locally in your browser, so larger files or batches may take longer depending on your device's performance.
I have another question
We are always happy to get feedback to expand the tool or clarify things.