Tool help
Levels
Improves contrast so artwork looks cleaner and less washed out.
Best for
Faded uploads, weak blacks, or dull highlights.
Simple steps
- Move Input black up until dark parts look solid.
- Move Input white down until bright areas pop.
- Fine tune Gamma for midtone balance.
- Use Output black/white only for final softening.
What each setting means
Input black
Makes shadows darker.
Input white
Makes highlights brighter.
Gamma
Adjusts middle brightness without heavily changing pure black/white.
Output black
Raises the darkest possible black (softer shadow floor).
Output white
Lowers the brightest possible white (softer highlight ceiling).
Apply to alpha channel
Also changes transparency. Usually leave this off.
Helpful tips
- Use small slider moves.
- Bad banding usually means changes were too aggressive.