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ppearl1955
Inspiring
October 13, 2024
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Color temperature controls?

  • October 13, 2024
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 I am trying to change the overall temperature of a photo from cool to warmer. I do not see any temperature controls under "Enhace>Adjust Color" . Is there a simple slider control hidden somewhere for making an entire photo warmer or cooler? this seems basic yet i can't find it anywhere. thanks!

Correct answer Glenn 8675309

By far, the easiest method.

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Glenn 8675309
Glenn 8675309Correct answer
Legend
May 24, 2025

By far, the easiest method.

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    ppearl1955Author
    Inspiring
    May 24, 2025

    i didn't know about that filter - yes much easier, thanks

      Glenn 8675309
      Glenn 8675309
      Legend
      May 24, 2025

      It'as often over looked.  A nice way to alter the tint of older photos that have "turned orange" and the dyes in colotr photos fade.

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      Andrei_D
      Inspiring
      May 24, 2025

      You might also try the "Hue / Saturation" adjustment.

      The "Hue" stands for color temperature.

      Greg_S.
      Community Expert
      Greg_S.Community Expert
      Community Expert
      October 15, 2024

      What OS are you using and what are the specifications of your computer?

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      ppearl1955Author
      Inspiring
      October 15, 2024

      i'm on a powerbook Mac Sonoma 14.5

      Greg_S.
      Community Expert
      Greg_S.Community Expert
      Community Expert
      October 13, 2024

      Use the File>Open in Camera Raw command.  This will allow you to open any format of image into the Camera Raw editor which has a Temparature slider under the Basic panel:

       

       

      If you have not already done so, you will need to install the Camera Raw Editor under the Help menu.  Also, once you have completed your edit, you need to click on the Open button in the lower right corner of the Camera Raw Editor.  This will open the image in the regular Editor and you can then make further edits or save the file as you would normally.

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        ppearl1955Author
        Inspiring
        October 15, 2024

        thank you Greg  - i'll give that a try. I'm surprised that they don't have a simple temperature slider inside the program without having to download extra software

        Glenn 8675309
        Glenn 8675309
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        October 13, 2024

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          ppearl1955Author
          Inspiring
          October 13, 2024

          Thanks but... I was just looking for a simple slider to adjust temperature - cooler on one side, warmer on the other side. Does that not exist in Elements 24? 

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