Feature 5: Hidden Filters & Light Adjustments – Professional Editing Studio in the Palm of Your Hand
Windows 11 Photos hides a set of filter features and light adjustments that can be accessed through the “Adjustments” menu. With this feature, you can adjust exposure, contrast, highlight, and color temperature to get more dynamic visual results and match the desired mood.
There are also a variety of hidden filter presets that give your photos a cinematic, classic, or artistic effect with just one click. This combination of filters and lighting controls makes Windows 11 Photos a powerful editing tool for everyday visual and creative content needs.
Secret Adjustments Panel:
| Exposure | Fix under-/or over-exposed photos |
| Contrast | Add depth & dimension. |
| Temperature | Adjust warm/cool tones. |
| Highlights | The recovery detail was blown out. |
| Shadow | Uncover dark details |
5 Must-Try Hidden Filters:
- Vintage Fade – 90s movie effects
- Dramatic B&W – High contrast street photography
- Cinematic Cool – Shades of blue for portraits
- Golden Hour – A golden touch in the style of sunset
- Moody Matte – Instagrammable Aesthetic
This feature is perfect for content creators, brand owners, and beginner photographers who want to improve the quality of their photos without requiring high technical skills.