Quick Guide: How to Use Black Mist in PhotoDirector
Four steps to give your photo a soft Black Mist glow.
Updated Oct. 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Pick a density
Under Density, click 1, 1/2, or 1/4. Pick it first, because the preset changes how the sliders act on the photo.
2Set the sliders
Threshold sets which bright areas get the effect, Strength sets how strong it is, and Softness sets how soft it looks on the bright areas. Raise Strength for a more visible glow around lights.
3Compare before and after
Click the side-by-side view button at the bottom left of the canvas to see Before and After next to each other.
4Export
Click Export at the top of the window to save the photo.
We tested these steps in PhotoDirector 365 version 18.0.10 on Windows.
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