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      Adjust Image Settings in LightBurn: A Quick Reference Guide

      Fine-Tune Image and Layer Settings for Perfect Laser Engravings

      The Adjust Image tool allows you to fine-tune image settings, such as contrast, brightness, and gamma, alongside layer settings. It provides a single window for making adjustments and offers a real-time preview of the resulting output, simplifying the process of preparing images for laser engraving.

      Location of the Adjust Image Tool

      • Menu: Tools → Adjust Image
      • Context Menu: Right-click an image and select Adjust Image.
      • Keyboard Shortcut:
        • Windows: Alt + I
        • Mac: Option + I

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      Using the Adjust Image Tool

      Opening the Tool

      1. Select a single image in your Workspace.
      2. Open the tool using the menu, context menu, or keyboard shortcut.

      Adjust Image Window Overview

      • Source Image (Top Left): Displays the original image.
      • Processed Image (Top Right): Shows the preview of adjustments in real-time.

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      • Interaction:
        • Pan: Click and drag to navigate the image.
        • Zoom: Use the mouse scroll wheel or two-finger drag on a trackpad.

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      Settings and Adjustments

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      1. Layer Settings

      • Located on the left side of the Adjust Image window.
      • Correspond to settings in the Cut Settings Editor.

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      • Affects all images on the same layer.

      For detailed explanations, refer to Cut Settings — Image Mode.

      2. Image Settings

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      • Found on the right side of the window.
      • Adjust properties like contrast, brightness, and gamma using sliders or by entering numeric values.
      • Changes correspond to the Shape Properties Window.

      For more details, see Shape Properties — Image.

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      3. Invert Display

      • Toggles the preview to show black as the background and white as lasered lines.
      • Ideal for previewing materials like slate, black tile, or anodized aluminum.
      • Note: This is a preview setting only and does not affect the actual output.

      Using Presets

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      Built-In Presets

      • Basic: Default starting point for general engravings.
      • Black Paint on White: Optimized for light markings on dark surfaces.

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      1. Click the Save Preset button.
      2. Enter a name in the Preset Name field.
      3. Choose which Layer and Image Settings to include.
        • Use All, None, or Invert to select settings.
      4. Click Save to store the preset.

      Managing Presets

      • Delete Icon-Delete-2 : Use the Delete Preset button to remove unwanted presets.
      • Import/Export Icon-AdjustImage-ImportExport : Save presets as backups or transfer them to another computer.

      Tip: Include presets as part of a User Bundle for easy sharing or backup.

      Finalizing Adjustments

      • Click OK: Applies changes to the Layer and Image Settings.
      • Click Cancel: Discards changes and restores previous settings.

      Pro Tips for Adjust Image

      1. Use Invert Display to visualize engraving results on dark materials.
      2. Save frequently used configurations as custom presets for consistency across projects.
      3. Adjust both Layer and Image settings simultaneously to streamline your workflow.

      LightBurn's Adjust Image tool makes preparing images for laser engraving intuitive and efficient, with real-time previews and customizable settings.