The same woman and print studio relit with warm golden-hour sunlight

AI Relight Photo: Fix the Light Without a Reshoot

Flat office light, harsh midday sun, a product shot that looks lifeless. Upload the photo, pick the light you want — golden hour, studio softbox, neon, rim light — and the Relight Action rebuilds the lighting while keeping your subject intact.

Light direction and mood controls
Subject and details preserved
Commercial rights on paid plans

How AI image relighting works

Upload your photo

A portrait, a product shot or a full scene. Any photo where the light doesn't match the look you need.

Portrait near a window in flat overcast light

Pick the light

Choose a lighting style and direction, then adjust intensity and warmth. No lighting terms or prompts required.

Paint swatches compared against a printed portrait photo

Get the relit version

Shadows, highlights and reflections update to match the new light. Your original photo stays untouched.

Portrait in flat overcast light before relighting
Same portrait relit with warm golden directional light

One photo. Any lighting setup.

Get the look of a different time of day, a different studio or a different campaign — from the shot you already have.

Ceramic vase lit dramatically with warm directional light
Golden hour Warm, low-angle light for lifestyle and travel shots.
Studio softbox Clean, even light for headshots and e-commerce.
Dramatic side light Strong shadows for editorial portraits and hero images.
Neon and colored gels Bold color casts for music, gaming and nightlife visuals.
Rim and backlight Separate the subject from the background with a clean edge glow.
Soft daylight Fix harsh sun and blown highlights with gentle, natural light.

Relight in seconds, not in a studio

Studio softbox light stand being adjusted for a reshoot

Reshoot or manual editing

  • Book a reshoot

    New lights, new session, new costs.

  • Paint light by hand

    Dodge, burn and masks that rarely look natural.

  • Wait on retouchers

    Days of back-and-forth for one look.

Portrait relit with warm golden directional light

With the Relight Action

  • Pick a lighting style from clear options
  • Control light direction and intensity
  • Shadows and highlights update realistically
  • Try several looks from one photo
  • Original photo is never overwritten

Frequently asked questions

Change the light. Keep the shot.

Try Relight, or browse every ready-made Action.

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