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Photo Editing Styles and Variations

Smoothing

A guide to smoothing levels, noise reduction, and how each level affects texture and surface detail.

Photo Editing Variable

Smoothing

Smoothing reduces visible noise and marbling, especially in low-light and dark areas. Stronger levels can also soften surface texture and perceived depth.

Add the keyword "Smoothing" followed by the desired level to your editing profile.

Smoothing reference

Visual comparison

Compare the Levels

Smoothing Level 1

Light reduction

Level 1

Slightly reduces noise and marbling, mainly in darker areas.

Smoothing Level 2

Strong reduction

Level 2

Strongly reduces noise and begins to affect object surfaces. Some objects may appear flatter.

Smoothing Level 3

Maximum smoothing

Level 3

Applies the strongest noise reduction with a clearly visible smoothing effect on texture and surface detail.