Adjustment layer options

Last updated on Oct. 28, 2025

Use adjustment layer options to make non-destructive edits to color and tone in images.

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Color and Vibrance	Enhances muted colors
Brightness/Contrast	Lightens/darkens and increases contrast
Levels	Adjusts shadows, midtones, highlights
Curves	Finetunes tonal range with curve control
Exposure	Corrects exposure, offset, gamma
Hue/Saturation	Shifts colors, adjusts saturation
Color Balance	Changes overall color cast
Black & White	Converts to monochrome, adjusts tones
Photo Filter	Applies warming/cooling lens effects
Channel Mixer	Rebalances color channels
Color Lookup	Applies cinematic/creative looks
Selective Color	Adjusts specific color ranges
Invert	Reverses colors (negative effect)
Posterize	Reduces image to flat color levels
Threshold	Converts to high-contrast black and white
Gradient Map	Maps tones to gradient colors
Solid Color	Fills with a single color
Gradient	Fills with a smooth gradient blend
Pattern	Fills with a repeated design

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