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AI Relight

Change the lighting direction, intensity, and color of any photo — cinematic relighting in one click.

Click or drag to upload

JPEG, PNG or WebP · Max 10MB

Try a sample

Studio portrait — ideal for testing side, top, and front lighting.

Hold and drag to change light direction

Gemini 3.1 Flash Image — default edit model with 1K/2K/4K output. 6 credits (1K/2K) or 12 credits (4K).

50%

6 credits (by resolution)

Result

Relit image will appear here

Real AI Result

See Relighting in Action — Before & After

This studio portrait was relit with the same settings you can use above: left-side soft white light at 28% brightness, generated with Nano Banana 2 at 1K. Drag the slider to compare the original and relit result.

Studio portrait — left soft light

After
Before
BeforeAfter

Drag to compare original and relit lighting

Same sample as the tool's "Best" portrait. Left-side lighting adds dramatic shadow on the right cheek while keeping skin tones natural.

Lighting settings used

Direction

Top
Right
Front
Left
Back
Bottom

Light Type

Soft

Brightness

28%

Color

White

Resolution

1K

Model

Nano Banana 2

6 credits · ~45s generation

From a recent generation on this site. Upload your own photo or try the sample portrait to recreate similar cinematic lighting.

How to Relight a Photo with AI

1

Upload Your Photo

Drop a JPEG, PNG, or WebP image (up to 10MB), or click the sample portrait to start quickly. Portraits show relighting changes most clearly.

2

Set Light Direction

Pick a preset (Top, Front, Left…) or drag the light source on the 3D pad for precise control.

3

Adjust Light & Color

Choose soft or hard light, set brightness from 0–100%, and pick a color tone — warm gold, cool sky blue, and more.

4

Choose Model & Output

Use Nano Banana 2 (default) for 1K/2K/4K output, or Qwen Image Edit for batch generation and acceleration. Set aspect ratio, resolution, and format.

5

Generate & Compare

Click Relight and use the before/after slider to review results. Download when satisfied.

Why Use AI Relight?

Interactive Light Control

Drag to rotate the virtual light source — an intuitive 3D-style control inspired by professional relighting tools.

Cinematic Mood Shifts

Transform flat photos into dramatic, studio-lit, or golden-hour scenes without reshooting.

Multiple AI Models

Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash) for fast 1K–4K relighting, or Qwen Image Edit when you need batch output and finer control.

Preserves Composition

AI keeps subjects, layout, and content intact — only the lighting changes.

Before/After Compare

Instantly compare original and relit versions with an interactive slider.

No Design Skills Needed

No Photoshop layers or lighting rigs — just upload, adjust, and generate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AI relighting?
AI relighting uses machine learning to simulate new light sources on an existing photo — changing direction, intensity, and color while keeping the original scene intact.
Which model should I choose?
Nano Banana 2 is the default: Gemini 3.1 Flash Image with 1K/2K/4K resolution (6 credits for 1K/2K, 12 for 4K). Choose Qwen Image Edit if you want multiple variants per run, acceleration modes, or credits scaled by output size.
Can I use any photo?
Yes — portraits work best for visible shadow and highlight changes. Products, interiors, and landscapes are also supported. Upload JPEG, PNG, or WebP up to 10MB.
Does relighting change the subject?
The AI is instructed to preserve all content and composition. Only lighting should change, though results vary by image complexity and model.