--- title: "Adjust Image Settings in LightBurn: A Quick Reference Guide" description: Learn how to use LightBurn's Adjust Image tool to tweak contrast, brightness, gamma, and layer settings with a real-time preview. Save, import, and export presets for consistent laser engraving results. --- [Skip to content](https://support.salasers.com/adjust-image-settings-lightburn#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://support.salasers.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![MicrosoftTeams-image.png\]](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/MicrosoftTeams-image.png?height=50&name=MicrosoftTeams-image.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://support.salasers.com/kb-tickets/new) - Go to salasers.com Go to salasers.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [SA Laser Knowledge Base](https://support.salasers.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Tools & Features](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en) 3. [Layout and Design](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#layout-and-design) # 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 ![Ref-AdjustImage-InContextMenu](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-AdjustImage-InContextMenu.png?width=688&height=372&name=Ref-AdjustImage-InContextMenu.png) --- ### **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. ![Ref-AdjustImage-AdjustImageWindow](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-AdjustImage-AdjustImageWindow.png?width=688&height=558&name=Ref-AdjustImage-AdjustImageWindow.png) - **Interaction**: - **Pan**: Click and drag to navigate the image. - **Zoom**: Use the mouse scroll wheel or two-finger drag on a trackpad. ![Ref-AdjustImage-ZoomedIn](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-AdjustImage-ZoomedIn.png?width=688&height=558&name=Ref-AdjustImage-ZoomedIn.png) --- ### **Settings and Adjustments** **![Ref-AdjustImage-LayerSettings](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-AdjustImage-LayerSettings.png?width=312&height=99&name=Ref-AdjustImage-LayerSettings.png)** #### **1. Layer Settings** - Located on the left side of the Adjust Image window. - Correspond to settings in the **Cut Settings Editor**. ![Ref-AdjustImage-CutSettingsEditorCorrespondingSettings](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-AdjustImage-CutSettingsEditorCorrespondingSettings.png?width=523&height=254&name=Ref-AdjustImage-CutSettingsEditorCorrespondingSettings.png) - Affects all images on the same layer. For detailed explanations, refer to **Cut Settings — Image Mode**. --- #### **2. Image Settings** **![Ref-AdjustImage-ImageSettings](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-AdjustImage-ImageSettings.png?width=552&height=98&name=Ref-AdjustImage-ImageSettings.png)** - 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**. ![Ref-AdjustImage-ShapePropertiesCorrespondingSettings](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-AdjustImage-ShapePropertiesCorrespondingSettings.png?width=212&height=230&name=Ref-AdjustImage-ShapePropertiesCorrespondingSettings.png) --- #### **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** **![Ref-AdjustImage-PresetsMenu](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-AdjustImage-PresetsMenu.png?width=398&height=126&name=Ref-AdjustImage-PresetsMenu.png)** #### **Built-In Presets** - **Basic**: Default starting point for general engravings. - **Black Paint on White**: Optimized for light markings on dark surfaces. #### **Saving Custom Presets ![Icon-FileManagement-Save-1](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-FileManagement-Save-1.png?width=30&height=30&name=Icon-FileManagement-Save-1.png)** **![Ref-AdjustImage-SaveImagePreset](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-AdjustImage-SaveImagePreset.png?width=595&height=389&name=Ref-AdjustImage-SaveImagePreset.png)** 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](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-Delete-2.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-Delete-2.png)** : Use the Delete Preset button to remove unwanted presets. - **Import/Export ![Icon-AdjustImage-ImportExport](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-AdjustImage-ImportExport.png?width=50&height=22&name=Icon-AdjustImage-ImportExport.png)** : 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. 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