Fog, smog, dust and shooting through a window all add the same milky layer to a photo. Far-off hills fade to grey, colours go flat and the whole picture looks tired. Dehaze removes that layer. Here is how to dehaze a photo online free, with no app and no account.
Dehaze a photo in three steps
- Open the free Dehaze tool and upload your photo. It adjusts to the photo automatically.
- Set Dehaze Strength and Clarity if you want more or less.
- Download the clearer photo.
The two sliders
- Dehaze Strength (0 to 100). Removes haze and brings back contrast and colour. The default is 50.
- Clarity (0 to 100). Adds local contrast so texture and edges look crisper, without shifting colour. The default is 30.
Photos that need dehaze
- Hill stations and mountain views where the far peaks are washed out.
- City skylines on a smoggy or dusty day.
- Winter mornings with fog.
- Photos taken through a window, a plane window or a car windscreen.
- Shots into the light, where the sun adds a grey glare.
How far to push it
| Scene | Strength |
|---|---|
| Light haze, a little dull | 20 to 40 |
| Clear smog or distant mountains | 40 to 60 |
| Thick fog, through dirty glass | 60 and up, check the sky |
Strong settings can make skies too dark and colours too heavy. Stop when the scene looks clear, not when it looks dramatic.
Dehaze vs HDR vs sharpen
- Dehaze removes a grey layer over the whole scene. Use it for fog and smog.
- HDR recovers detail in dark shadows and bright skies. Use the free HDR effect for high-contrast scenes.
- Sharpen makes edges crisper. Use the free sharpen tool for a soft or slightly blurred photo.
Tips
- Dehaze can bring out noise in dark areas. Keep clarity moderate on night shots.
- On portraits, keep strength low: it can make skin look harsh.
- Some fog is part of the mood. A misty forest might look better with just a little dehaze.
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