Image Manipulation

• Modifying images, also known as image manipulation, is the process of changing an image to achieve a specific effect
• Image manipulation involves altering the image's appearance for various reasons using different methods and software tools
• Image manipulation methods


  • Cropping
  • Resizing
  • Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
  • Color Correction
  • Retouching
  • Adding Text and Graphics
  • Applying Filters and Effects
  • Layering
  • Transforming
• Cropping


  The process of removing portions of an image to create focus or strengthen the composition
• Resizing


  done to reduce the file size or to fit a specific space
• Adjusting Brightness


  Changing the overall lightness or darkness of an image
• Adjusting Contrast


  Changing the difference in brightness between the light and dark areas of an image
• Color Correction


  The process of adjusting the color values of an image to make them appear more realistic or aesthetically pleasing
• Retouching


  The process of removing unwanted elements from an image
• Applying Filters and Effects


  Adding a specific look or mood to an image
• Layering


  The process of combining multiple images or parts of images into one
• Transforming


  Changing the perspective, orientation, or shape of an image
• Use cases for image manipulation

  • Graphic design
  • Photography
  • Advertising
  • Social media
  • Art
• Image manipulation tools

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Luminar Neo
  • Canva
  • Pixlr
  • Lensa
  • YouCam Enhance
  • DALL·E 2
  • Fotor
  • remove.bg
  • Clipdrop
  • BeFunky
  • Slazzer
  • PhotoRoom
  • VanceAI
  • Let's Enhance
  • Palette
  • Topaz Photo AI
  • Claid
  • Hotpot
• When resizing, it’s important to maintain the aspect ratio to avoid distortion
• Contrast is the difference in brightness between the light and dark areas of an image.
• Retouching is the process of removing unwanted elements from an image.
• Elements removed in retouching could be anything from dust and scratches to blemishes or unwanted objects in the background. This is often done using a clone tool or healing tool.
• Adding text and graphics to an image can help communicate additional information. This could be adding a title, labels, or decorative elements. It’s important to consider the font, size, color, and placement of text to ensure it complements the image.
• Layering is the process of combining multiple images or parts of images into one.
• Layering could be used to add a person or object into a scene, create a collage, or create a double exposure effect.
• Transforming involves changing the perspective, orientation, or shape of an image. This could involve rotating the image, flipping the image, skewing the image, or distorting the image
• Photography


  Enhancing photos to improve their aesthetic appeal
• Advertising


  Creating compelling images that promote products or services
• Social Media


  Creating visually appealing content for social media platforms
• Art


  Creating digital art or mixed media art pieces
• Adobe Photoshop


  A full-featured photo editing and design app that has pioneered AI image editing features like content-aware fill, automatic subject and background selection, and intelligent auto-adjustment to things like light and color
• Luminar Neo


  An AI-powered photo editor that offers a range of tools for enhancing and manipulating images
• Canva


  An AI-powered design app that allows you to create stunning graphics and edit photos with ease
• Pixlr


  An easy-to-use online AI editor that offers a wide range of tools for image manipulation
• Lensa


  A mobile AI photo editor that provides tools for enhancing selfies and portraits
• YouCam Enhance


  This app offers a range of AI-powered tools for enhancing and beautifying images
• DALL·E 2


  While it doesn’t currently allow you to add extra AI elements to your own photos, it’s a promising glimpse into the future of AI image editing.
• Clipdrop


  App that allows you to capture and edit images in a unique way
• Slazzer, remove.bg


  Tool that automatically removes the background from your images
• PhotoRoom, BeFunky, Fotor

  App that offers a range of tools for enhancing and editing images
• VanceAI


  Platform that offers a range of AI-powered tools for enhancing and editing images
• Hotpo, Claid, Topaz Photo AI, Palette, Let's Enhance

  Platform that offers a range of tools for enhancing and editing images