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Retouch a portrait naturally

Good retouching looks like a good day, not plastic. Heal temporary blemishes, soften skin a little, and add light where you want the viewer to look.

Retouch a portrait No sign-up. Files never leave your device.

How to retouch a portrait

  1. Click Retouch a portrait and open the photo. Duplicate the layer (Layer › Duplicate Layer) so you can compare.
  2. Click blemishes with the Spot Healing Brush (J).
  3. To smooth skin, duplicate again, apply Filter › Blur › Surface Blur, add a black mask (Layer › Layer Mask › Hide All) and paint white over skin only at 30–50% opacity.
  4. Use Dodge and Burn at low exposure to brighten eyes and shape the face, then export.

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