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5 Quick Tips to Dramatically Improve Your Photos in Post Editing

If you want to get the most out of the pictures that you take, you will need to use photo-editing software. There are many photo-editing programs available to download on to your PC, however, for the novice; the plethora of photo editing options can be a bit overwhelming. So, out of all of the features that you will find on even the most basic of photo editing apps, which ones will give the best results? In this article, we will take you through 5 of the best ways to dramatically improve your photos in post editing.

1. Auto Correction - There are many features to be found on most photo editing apps, however, if you really do not know your exposure from your contrast, or you are just in a hurry, auto correct is the answer. When you select this feature, the program will try to correct the problems with the picture; however, you need to understand that this does not necessarily mean that you will get a perfect picture every time.

2. Auto Color - Again, this is one of the easier options should you wish to let the program make alterations for you. Of course, you can still make your own adjustments; however, if you are unfamiliar with hues and color balance, you might wish to let the program make the necessary changes.

3. Borders - These are a great addition to a photo, and they can make a real difference to the way your picture appears to other people. A border tab can be found on even the most basic of photo editing software, and you will probably find that there is a vast array of borders to choose from.

4. Shadow Removal - This is an ideal feature if you wish to remove some of the shadows that may have been cast across your picture on sunny or bright days. More often than not, a perfectly good photo can be ruined by the shadow of someone or something that was not even in the frame when you took the picture.

5. Gradient Map - This is a nifty tool if you wish to turn your color photos in to black and white ones. Photoshop is one of the programs that have many features that relate to gradient mapping, as well as some of the best, and you can really let your imagination run wild.

I hope that these five tips have given you some ideas on how you can improve the quality of your photos using some of the basic photo editing features currently available.

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