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Five practical tips for Pixel users
Pixel smartphones contain the practical option to sharpen images afterwards.
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Google has been improving image management on Android for years, including editing. Pixel users should know these functions.
Google Photos, preinstalled on all Android devices, continues to grow in terms of its range of functions. Some of the editing options have now reached a near-pro level, but some of them are currently only available on Google’s Pixel phones. Pixel users of the fifth generation should know these photo tricks.
Sharpen
Who does not know the problem of blurring. There are many reasons for a blurred image – from poor lighting conditions to a moving subject. The seventh generation Pixel devices have the “sharpen” option on board for this purpose. To do this, simply go to the “Edit” options of a photo and select the appropriate option under “Tools”. The great thing about this function is that it is also available for older images that have been in the photo library for a long time.
Magic eraser
Google sold the “magic eraser” as a real highlight when presenting the Pixel 6. And indeed, the function, which simply lets unwanted image elements disappear, sometimes provides astonishingly good results, depending on the image. Remove dozens of passers-by from a landmark photo? No problem thanks to the “Magic Eraser”! In the meantime, Google has even made the feature available for the Pixel devices 4a, 4XL, 5 and 5a.
background blur
If you forgot to activate portrait mode when taking a photo, you can change the depth of field afterwards. To do this, select “Background blur for portraits” under “Tools” and then use the slider in the lower third of the screen to adjust the desired strength of the effect. This is a great way to set people in the foreground of a photo apart from the background.
portrait lighting
If you forget to activate the portrait mode when taking the picture, you can do it afterwards. The “portrait lighting” improves the lighting of faces, the position of the light source and its brightness can also be changed later and moved freely in the picture.
HDR effect
You can also enhance photos afterwards with the HDR (High Dynamic Range) settings. In the past, smartphones in particular often had the problem that dark areas in the image were too dark and details were lost, while light areas appeared overexposed. With the HDR control, which is hidden in the “Edit” menu, a balance can be created for new and old images.