To apply a set of basic photo corrections automatically, choose Adjust One Step Photo Fix. To fine-tune and apply a set of basic photo corrections, choose Adjust Smart Photo Fix.

To apply a quick adjustment to a photo’s dark regions, choose Adjust Fill Flash or Adjust Brightness and Contrast Fill Light/Clarity. To apply a comprehensive set of adjustments, choose Adjust  Smart Photo Fix. To access commands for correcting brightness and contrast, choose Adjust Brightness and Contrast. In particular, try the Curves and Levels commands.

To apply a quick adjustment to a photo’s light regions, choose Adjust  Backlighting. To apply a comprehensive set of adjustments, choose Adjust Smart Photo Fix. To access commands for correcting brightness and contrast, choose Adjust Brightness and Contrast. In particular, try the Curves and Levels commands.

Note: The One Step Photo Fix and Smart Photo Fix commands work on the entire image, even if you’ve made a selection. For more information, see Working with selections.

To adjust the contrast and optionally adjust other settings, choose Adjust Smart Photo Fix. Or, choose Adjust Brightness and Contrast Brightness/Contrast.

Choose File HDR Exposure Merge, and use this command to combine the best details from two to nine bracketed photos into one photo.

To remove a color cast, choose Adjust Brightness and Contrast Curves. To apply a comprehensive set of adjustments, choose Adjust Smart Photo Fix. To access commands for making various brightness and contrast corrections, choose Adjust Brightness and Contrast.

To adjust the photo’s tonal balance, choose Adjust White Balance.

On the Tools toolbar, choose the Scratch Remover tool , the Object Remover tool , or the Clone Brush tool . For more information, see Retouching and restoring images.

To apply noise correction automatically, choose Adjust One Step Noise Removal. To use advanced options for noise correction, choose Adjust Digital Noise Removal. To remove other types of image noise, choose Adjust Add/Remove Noise, and then choose an appropriate command.

To remove purple fringe automatically, choose Adjust One Step Purple Fringe Fix. To use advanced options for correcting chromatic aberrations, choose Adjust Chromatic Aberration Removal.

To remove red-eye quickly, choose the Red Eye tool . To use advanced options for red-eye removal, choose Adjust Red Eye Removal.

On the Tools toolbar, choose the Makeover tool . On the Tool Options palette, set the mode to Blemish Fixer , Toothbrush , or Suntan .

To improve a poorly exposed image, choose Adjust Brightness and Contrast Levels. To improve overall clarity, choose Adjust Brightness and Contrast Local Tone Mapping.

To apply high-frequency sharpening, choose Adjust Sharpness High Pass Sharpen. To apply other forms of sharpening, choose Adjust Sharpness and choose a command.

On the Tools toolbar, choose the Straighten tool . For more information, see Retouching and restoring images.

On the Tools toolbar, choose the Perspective Correction tool . For more information, see Retouching and restoring images.

Choose Adjust Barrel Distortion Correction, Adjust Fisheye Distortion Correction, or Adjust Pincushion Distortion Correction. For more information about lens distortions, see Correcting lens distortions.

Choose Adjust Add/Remove Noise Moire Pattern Removal.

Choose Adjust Color Fade Correction.