Evoto AI

Add Folder allows you to import an entire folder of photos at once.

This is the most convenient option when working with complete photo sessions.

Evoto AI automatically imports all supported images from the selected folder, allowing you to begin culling and editing immediately.

I recommend using this option for wedding, portrait, family, and commercial photo sessions where all images belong to the same project.

Add Images allows you to import selected photos individually.

This option is useful when you only need to edit a few images instead of an entire folder.

It is also convenient when adding additional photos to an existing project.

Library is your main workspace for managing imported photos.

This section contains all the images within your current project.

Here you can:

• browse your entire photo session;
• organize images;
• group photos;
• quickly navigate through your project;
• prepare your files before editing.

A well-organized library makes it much easier to work with large photo sessions and helps you quickly find the images you need.

Culling is the process of selecting the best photos from your session before editing.

Instead of editing every image, I recommend reviewing the entire shoot first and keeping only the strongest photographs.

This approach significantly reduces editing time and allows you to focus on delivering the highest-quality final gallery.

During culling, pay attention to:

• composition;
• facial expressions;
• sharpness;
• focus accuracy;
• lighting;
• duplicate images.

The better your selection, the faster and more efficient your editing workflow will be.

Pick Your Hero Image is one of the most important steps in the entire workflow.

Before editing the full session, choose the strongest photo that best represents the lighting, colors, and overall style of the shoot.

This image will become your Hero Image and serve as the reference for the rest of the session.

I recommend selecting a photo that has:

• correct exposure;
• natural skin tones;
• representative lighting;
• a strong composition;
• the highest overall quality.

After fully editing your Hero Image, save the settings as a preset and synchronize them across the remaining photos using Sync.

This workflow ensures a consistent editing style throughout the entire session while dramatically reducing post-production time.

White Balance is responsible for the overall color balance of the image.

It helps correct unwanted color casts and make the colors look more natural.

When adjusting White Balance, I pay particular attention to skin tones, white clothing, neutral surfaces, and the overall atmosphere of the photograph.

A correct white balance does not always have to be perfectly neutral. In some cases, a slightly warmer or cooler tone may better support the mood of the image.

Exposure controls the overall brightness of the photograph.

It allows you to brighten an underexposed image or reduce the brightness of an image that is too bright.

When adjusting exposure, it is important to preserve detail in both highlights and shadows.

I recommend making moderate corrections, as excessive changes can make the photograph look unnatural and reduce the amount of visible detail.

Contrast controls the difference between the light and dark areas of the image.

Increasing contrast makes the photograph more expressive and gives it greater depth.

Reducing contrast creates a softer and more delicate look.

I recommend adjusting contrast only after correcting White Balance and Exposure, as these settings directly affect the overall appearance of the image.

Highlights controls the brightest areas of the photograph.

This tool is useful for recovering detail in:

• bright skies;
• wedding dresses;
• light clothing;
• reflective surfaces;
• clouds;
• other bright areas of the image.

Reducing Highlights helps restore detail in overexposed parts of the photograph without significantly affecting the rest of the image.

Shadows controls the darker areas of the photograph.

Increasing this value helps reveal detail in shadowed areas without affecting the brightest parts of the image.

This tool is especially useful for portraits, architecture, landscapes, and photographs taken in high-contrast lighting conditions.

Whites controls the brightest white tones in the image.

This adjustment helps make the photograph look cleaner, brighter, and more expressive.

Unlike Exposure, Whites mainly affects the brightest pixels.

I recommend using this tool carefully to avoid losing detail in light areas.

Blacks controls the darkest tones in the photograph.

Adjusting this parameter helps add depth, strengthen contrast, and define the darkest areas of the image.

Excessively dark blacks can hide important detail, so I recommend making only moderate corrections.

Vibrance selectively increases the intensity of less saturated colors while preserving natural-looking skin tones.

Unlike Saturation, this tool primarily affects muted colors and has a much smaller impact on colors that are already vivid.

Vibrance can be used to:

• make the sky richer;
• enhance the color of foliage;
• emphasize clothing;
• improve the overall appearance of the image;
• make the photograph look more expressive without appearing overprocessed.

I recommend using moderate values. In most cases, Vibrance produces a more natural result than Saturation.

Saturation increases or decreases the intensity of all colors in the photograph simultaneously.

Unlike Vibrance, this adjustment affects every color equally.

It can be used to:

• create a more vibrant image;
• mute colors for a softer look;
• enhance the overall mood of the photograph;
• emphasize color contrast;
• achieve a more expressive visual style.

Avoid excessive saturation, as it can make skin tones look unnatural and cause the image to lose realism.

Tone Curve is one of the most powerful tools for professional color correction.

It provides precise control over brightness and contrast across different tonal ranges.

With Tone Curve, you can:

• increase overall contrast;
• brighten shadows;
• darken highlights;
• create a softer image;
• add depth to the photograph;
• build your own color grading style.

I recommend making small adjustments. Even subtle changes to the curve can have a significant impact on the final result.

HSL allows you to adjust each color in the image independently.

For every color, you can modify:

• Hue — the color hue;
• Saturation — the color intensity;
• Luminance — the brightness of the color.

For example, you can:

• make the sky deeper;
• correct skin tones;
• change the color of foliage;
• emphasize clothing;
• make water appear richer.

This is one of the most important tools for professional color correction.

Color Grading allows you to apply different color tones to the shadows, midtones, and highlights independently.

This tool is commonly used to create a specific mood or cinematic style.

With Color Grading, you can:

• warm up highlights;
• cool down shadows;
• create cinematic color palettes;
• enhance the atmosphere of the image;
• achieve a more artistic final look.

I recommend using subtle adjustments. Small color shifts often create a much more refined and professional result than strong color grading.

Recommended is a collection of presets created by the Evoto AI team.

This section includes ready-made editing styles for different genres of photography.

For example:

• Portrait;
• Wedding;
• Family;
• Fashion;
• Headshot;
• Lifestyle;
• Cinematic;
• Film.

These presets are an excellent starting point, especially when you are just beginning to work with Evoto AI.

After applying a preset, you can always fine-tune any of its settings manually.

Team is designed for collaborative work when several professionals are working on the same project.

When a photographer, retoucher, or several studio team members are editing the same session, shared presets help maintain one consistent style across the entire series.

This is especially useful for commercial, wedding, and corporate projects where complete visual consistency is essential.

My Presets is the section where all your custom presets are stored.

This is where you gradually build your own library of signature editing styles.

I recommend creating separate presets for different types of shoots.

For example:

• Wedding Soft;
• Outdoor Portrait;
• Studio Portrait;
• Fashion Contrast;
• Commercial Clean;
• Golden Hour;
• Black & White;
• Cinematic Portrait.

This approach allows you to choose the right style for a new photo session in just a few seconds.

Once you have finished editing your reference image, click Save Preset to save the current settings.

A preset can include almost all editing parameters, such as:

• color correction;
• Tone Curve;
• HSL;
• Color Grading;
• retouching;
• AI settings;
• other editing parameters.

After saving, the preset will immediately appear in My Presets and will be available for use in future projects.

I recommend following this workflow:

1. Select the best image from the series.
2. Complete the full color correction.
3. Create the final visual style of the photograph.
4. Complete the portrait retouching.
5. Check the image in Before / After mode.
6. Make sure you are fully satisfied with the result.
7. Click Save Preset.
8. Give the preset a clear and understandable name.

Do not save a preset before the editing process is complete.

The preset should reflect your final editing style.

Clear preset names make your workflow significantly easier.

I recommend using a simple and consistent naming system.

For example:

• Wedding Soft;
• Studio Clean;
• Outdoor Warm;
• Fashion Contrast;
• Commercial Portrait;
• Natural Skin;
• Cinematic Look;
• Editorial Black & White.

As your preset library grows, a clear naming system will help you quickly find the right style without unnecessary searching.

To apply a saved preset, select a photo and click the required preset in the My Presets section.

All saved settings will be applied to the image automatically.

After that, you can make small individual adjustments if necessary.

After fully editing one reference image, use Sync to transfer its settings to the remaining photos in the series.

You can choose exactly which parameters should be synchronized, including:

• color;
• presets;
• retouching;
• AI tools;
• cropping;
• other settings.

This approach allows you to process a large photo series several times faster.

Before retouching begins, Evoto AI automatically identifies the type of person in the photograph and applies the appropriate processing model.

Depending on the version of the software, the following options may be available:

• Female;
• Male;
• Child;
• Elderly Female;
• Elderly Male.

Selecting the correct Model Type affects the accuracy of the algorithms because the software uses different retouching principles for children, adults, men, women, and older people.

In most cases, Evoto AI identifies the person automatically. However, you can change the selected type manually if necessary.

Blemish Removal is designed to remove temporary skin imperfections.

The tool automatically detects and removes:

• pimples;
• redness;
• small scratches;
• post-acne marks;
• temporary spots;
• other minor skin imperfections.

It is important to understand that this tool is intended specifically for removing temporary imperfections, not the natural features of a person’s appearance.

Moles, freckles, scars, and distinctive facial features should not be removed automatically unless the client specifically requests it.

I recommend using moderate settings to preserve the natural texture of the skin and avoid an excessively cleaned or artificial-looking face.

Skin Retouching is one of the main tools used for professional portrait retouching.

It allows you to:

• even out the skin tone;
• reduce the visibility of pores;
• remove oily shine;
• soften uneven areas;
• make the skin look cleaner;
• preserve its natural texture.

Unlike standard blur, Evoto AI analyzes the structure of the skin and attempts to preserve its natural appearance.

It is important not to use the maximum effect value.

If pores and microtexture are completely removed, the face will begin to look plastic and unnatural.

Good retouching should make the skin look more polished without erasing its real structure.

Facial Reshape is used for subtle adjustments to the shape of the face.

With this tool, you can slightly modify:

• the face shape;
• the chin;
• the cheeks;
• the jawline;
• the forehead;
• the nose;
• the lips;
• individual facial proportions.

This tool should be used very carefully.

Its purpose is not to make the person unrecognizable, but to gently correct distortions caused by the camera angle, perspective, or lens characteristics.

Before finishing, always check that the facial features still look natural and that the person still looks like themselves.

Facial Expression allows you to make subtle adjustments to a person’s expression.

With this function, you can:

• slightly enhance a smile;
• make the eyes appear more open;
• adjust the position of the lips;
• make the expression look calmer;
• add more emotion to the portrait.

This function is especially useful for wedding, family, and portrait photography when the composition is successful but the facial expression could be improved slightly.

The changes should be minimal. Excessive adjustment of facial expressions can look unnatural.

Teeth is designed to improve the appearance of the teeth and smile.

With this tool, you can:

• brighten the teeth;
• reduce yellow tones;
• even out their brightness;
• make the smile look visually fresher.

Use this function moderately.

Teeth that are excessively white immediately look artificial and attract too much attention. They should remain natural and match the skin tone and lighting of the photograph.

Eyes helps make the eyes look more expressive.

In this section, you can:

• brighten the whites of the eyes;
• reduce redness;
• enhance iris detail;
• emphasize the natural color of the eyes;
• add a subtle shine;
• make the eyes appear more open.

This tool is especially useful for beauty, headshot, and portrait photography.

Avoid brightening the whites of the eyes too strongly or increasing the iris brightness excessively.

The eyes should remain natural and consistent with the overall lighting of the image.

Makeup allows you to enhance existing makeup or add it digitally in a subtle way.

In this section, you can work with:

• skin tone;
• blush;
• lips;
• eyebrows;
• eyelashes;
• eyeshadow;
• other makeup elements.

The tool is useful when the existing makeup needs minor correction or when you want to make individual elements more visible.

If the model already has professional makeup, I recommend using only subtle adjustments so that the original work of the makeup artist remains natural and recognizable.

Hair is used for hair retouching.

With this section, you can:

• remove stray hairs;
• make the hairstyle look neater;
• improve the hair texture;
• add natural shine;
• emphasize volume;
• reduce the visual untidiness caused by wind or movement.

This tool is especially useful during outdoor shoots when the hairstyle may change because of weather conditions.

At the same time, you should not remove every single stray hair. 

A small amount of natural imperfection often makes the portrait feel more alive.

Hands is responsible for retouching the skin on the hands.

With this tool, you can:

• even out the skin tone;
• remove redness;
• reduce the visibility of veins;
• remove minor imperfections;
• make the hands look visually neater.

This function is especially useful in wedding, product, beauty, and portrait photography, where the hands are often clearly visible in the frame.

Retouch the hands consistently with the face so that the skin does not look different in color or texture.

Full Body Reshape allows you to make subtle adjustments to body proportions.

You can slightly modify:

• posture;
• shoulders;
• waist;
• arms;
• legs;
• hips;
• overall body proportions.

This tool must be used with extreme care.

Professional body correction should emphasize a person’s strengths rather than completely change their body.

You must also pay close attention to the background. Strong reshaping can distort walls, furniture, architectural lines, or other objects around the model.

After making adjustments, always check the body contours and all straight lines nearby.

After completing the retouching, always compare the photograph with the original.

Before / After mode helps you quickly evaluate:

• how much the skin has changed;
• whether the natural facial features have been preserved;
• whether the retouching has become excessive;
• whether the skin texture remains visible;
• whether the eyes and teeth look artificial;
• whether the person still looks like themselves.

If the changes are too noticeable, reduce the intensity of the individual tools.

Good retouching should create the impression of a high-quality photograph rather than draw attention to the fact that the image has been edited.

AI Object Remover automatically removes unwanted objects from your photographs.

Simply brush over the object, and Evoto AI will analyze the surrounding area and naturally reconstruct the background.

It can be used to remove:

• trash;
• road signs;
• cables and power lines;
• benches;
• trash bins;
• vehicles;
• bags;
• tripods;
• lighting equipment;
• random objects;
• logos;
• virtually anything that distracts from your composition.

This is one of the most effective tools for architectural, cityscape, travel, and outdoor photography.

People Remover quickly removes unwanted people from the background.

It is especially useful when photographing:

• tourist attractions;
• busy streets;
• architecture;
• weddings;
• cityscapes;
• portrait sessions in crowded locations.

After removing a person, Evoto AI automatically reconstructs the background while preserving perspective, lighting, and textures.

In many cases, the result looks natural enough that no additional manual editing is required.

Magic Eraser is designed for removing small distractions.

For example:

• spots;
• small pieces of litter;
• dust;
• scratches;
• wires;
• leaves;
• cigarette butts;
• stones;
• other tiny elements that distract from the image.

If you only need to remove a small object, Magic Eraser is often faster than AI Object Remover.

AI Replace allows you to replace or regenerate specific parts of an image.

With this tool you can:

• replace parts of the background;
• replace individual objects;
• improve certain areas of the composition;
• reconstruct complex areas after removing large objects.

This feature opens up powerful creative possibilities, but I recommend using it carefully so the final photograph still looks natural and believable.

AI Lab is especially useful when you need to:

• remove tourists from popular locations;
• clean trash from the ground;
• remove power lines or road signs;
• eliminate visible lighting equipment;
• remove photographers or assistants from the frame;
• clean studio backgrounds;
• remove random distractions from documentary or event photography.

In most situations, these tasks can be completed in just a few seconds.

Light intelligently improves the lighting throughout your image.

The AI analyzes the scene and enhances the natural distribution of light, helping to:

• improve overall illumination;
• increase depth;
• emphasize natural light;
• balance bright and dark areas;
• create a more dynamic image.

This tool works especially well for sunrise, sunset, and high-contrast landscape photography.

I recommend using moderate adjustments to preserve the natural lighting of the scene.

Color enhances the overall color balance of the photograph.

The AI automatically analyzes the image and improves color harmony without making the photo look oversaturated.

With this tool, you can:

• enrich natural colors;
• improve color balance;
• increase visual impact;
• enhance the mood of the scene.

Avoid excessive adjustments. Natural-looking colors almost always produce the most professional results.

Details increases the amount of visible texture and fine detail throughout the photograph.

This tool helps emphasize:

• mountains;
• rocks;
• trees;
• leaves;
• clouds;
• water;
• buildings;
• architectural details;
• other fine textures.

It improves image clarity while maintaining a realistic appearance.

I recommend using moderate values. Excessive sharpening can introduce an unnatural look.

Atmosphere enhances the mood and depth of the photograph.

Using this tool, you can:

• increase depth;
• emphasize natural fog;
• enhance light rays;
• create a more cinematic look;
• strengthen the emotional impact of the image.

Subtle adjustments usually produce the most realistic results.

The goal is to enhance the existing atmosphere—not to completely transform the scene.

AI Landscape Enhancer is especially useful when editing:

• landscape photography;
• travel photography;
• urban architecture;
• drone photography;
• nature photography;
• mountain landscapes;
• lakes;
• coastal scenes;
• parks;
• tourist destinations.

It is also an excellent choice whenever you want to quickly improve the overall depth, clarity, and visual impact of an image.

Sync allows you to copy selected editing settings from one image to the rest of your photo series.

You can choose exactly which adjustments you want to synchronize.

The most commonly synchronized settings include:

• color correction;
• portrait retouching;
• AI tools;
• crop;
• presets;
• other editing settings.

The best results are achieved when synchronizing photos taken under the same lighting conditions.

Batch Editing automatically applies your selected settings to every image in the series.

Once started, Evoto AI analyzes each photograph individually and intelligently adapts the saved settings to every frame.

This helps maintain a consistent look throughout the entire gallery while dramatically reducing editing time.

Before starting Batch Editing, select all the images you want to process.

The best results are achieved when the photographs were taken:

• under similar lighting conditions;
• with the same camera;
• using similar exposure settings;
• during the same photo session.

If the lighting conditions vary significantly, I recommend dividing the images into separate groups and editing each group independently.

If you have previously created your own preset, you can apply it to the entire photo session using Apply Preset.

This instantly transfers your signature editing style to every selected image.

The best results are achieved when the preset is based on a properly edited Hero Image.

Batch Retouching automatically applies portrait retouching to all selected photographs.

The AI analyzes each image individually and adjusts the retouching according to the subject’s face, skin, and body proportions.

This allows you to maintain natural-looking results while editing large portrait sessions.

After the batch editing process is complete, I always recommend reviewing the entire photo series.

At this stage you can:

• check the consistency of the editing;
• identify images that require additional adjustments;
• make small individual corrections;
• ensure the entire gallery maintains a consistent visual style.

This final review is an essential step before exporting your images.

Once the editing process is complete, proceed to Export.

Here you can choose:

• file format;
• export quality;
• image resolution;
• file naming;
• destination folder;
• additional export settings.

This is the final stage where your edited photographs are prepared for client delivery, printing, or online publication.