Photo Selection
Turning photos into watercolor paintings isn't magic—it's about how light, shape, and contrast work together naturally. Some photos transform more beautifully than others when processed through Waterlogue.
Key photo qualities
Waterlogue works best with photos that have clear shapes and strong contrast, producing vibrant images that blend colors while preserving details.
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The light and shadow diagram shows a simple outline with gray shadow areas, highlighting the balance of light and dark areas in the rendering.
Challenging photos
Photos with low contrast or unclear details make less effective Waterlogues, losing depth and clarity.
This illustration shows the subject in shadow, creating flat, undefined shapes that weaken the Waterlogue transformation.
Bringing it all together
This diagram reveals how light and shadow interact, showing the contrast between detailed light regions and areas where colors blend and details dissolve.
This illustration shows how light and shadow interact, highlighting the contrast between detailed light regions and areas where colors blend and details dissolve.
Working with less-than-perfect photos
When you import a photo, Waterlogue automatically suggests the best lighting adjustment.
If the first result isn't quite right, tap the Auto button to try different lighting and contrast settings that can brighten your image.
Other Tools
Alternatively, you can use Apple's Photos app to prepare your image before bringing it into Waterlogue. Apple's Photos app offers a wealth of additional editing tools—from advanced retouching to creative filters—that can help you prepare your image for Waterlogue.