MANUAL / EFFECTS

Curves

Reshapes tones with an editable curve for master, red, green, blue and alpha.

Curves remaps tones through a curve you draw. One curve set holds five channels: master, red, green, blue and alpha. The editor's own dropdown picks which channel you're editing.

How to use it

  1. Select a layer and choose Effects ▸ Curves.
  2. Pick a channel in the curve editor.
  3. Add and drag points on the curve. A gentle S-curve adds contrast.

Parameters

NameWhat it doesDefault
CurveThe five-channel curve.Straight line (no change)