Developing and editing

Without even leaving the Library module, you can use the Quick Develop panel in the right panel group to make some quick, but effective, adjustments. For more advanced image processing, the Develop module offers additional adjustment tools, as well as a more comprehensive and convenient editing environment.

Using Quick Develop in the Library module

The Quick Develop panel offers simple controls for making basic adjustments to color and tone, and a choice of develop settings presets. In the following example you’ll quickly improve the tonal balance of an image using the Auto Tone button.

1. In the Filmstrip, select the file DSC_3637.jpg. You can see the name of the file in the tooltip that appears when you hold the pointer over its thumbnail, and also in the status bar above the Filmstrip when the image is selected.