Photo edit prompt
Recover blown-out highlights
Recover blown-out highlights: a free, copy-paste prompt for Gemini and ChatGPT. Upload your photo, paste the prompt, and fill in any [BRACKETED] fields.
The prompt
Recover the blown-out highlights in this photo. Bring back detail in the [SKY / WHITE CLOTHING / FACE] and reduce the harsh glare. Balance the exposure evenly, keep natural colour and contrast, do not make it look HDR, and keep every person and object unchanged.
Pro tip: Tell the AI where the problem is. It works much better than a general fix.
How to use this prompt
- Open Gemini and start a new chat.
- Upload your photo (a clear, front-facing one works best).
- Paste the prompt and replace any [BRACKETED] fields with your own details.
- Send it. If something is off, regenerate or change one detail at a time.
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Photo edit
- Works with
- Gemini · ChatGPT
- Length
- 45 words
- Fields to fill in
- SKY / WHITE CLOTHING / FACE
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for Gemini and ChatGPT. Both can edit a photo you upload.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace the field before you send it: SKY / WHITE CLOTHING / FACE. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Will the AI change my face?
The prompt tells the AI to keep faces and identities the same, but results vary between runs. If a face drifts, regenerate or reply "keep the face identical to the original".
Is my photo uploaded to PromptUp?
No. PromptUp only gives you the text of the prompt. You upload your photo directly to the AI tool you choose, under that tool's own privacy terms.
