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Phinny
Legend
March 29, 2026
Question

Missing image midtones

  • March 29, 2026
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The data missing from this histogram is gone forever.  We all know that, but I wonder if anyone is aware of a tweak or trick that might possibly improve the quality of this image despite it’s missing data.  It isn’t a total loss but you can tell it isn’t right.  I’ve seen this condition with other images over the years and just moved on.  Does this thing have any hope?  

 

 

    1 reply

    rayek.elfin
    Legend
    March 29, 2026

    Not all images with such a histogram are damaged, however. Depends on the image/photo. For example:

     

     

    Would you be able to share the actual image with us?

    Phinny
    PhinnyAuthor
    Legend
    March 29, 2026

    More than happy to.

     

     

    99jon
    Legend
    March 30, 2026

    Try: File > Open in Camera Raw

    I tweaked highlights, shadows and whites and then clicked the Open button to re-save in the Editor.