A better way to review a shaped portrait

Choose a photo that supports the edit

A sharp image with a clear silhouette gives automatic analysis a better starting point than an overlapping group shot or a heavily obscured pose. Use a photo you have permission to edit and keep the original. Let analysis finish before judging whether a slider is working.

Make one decision at a time

Start with a small change to a single region. Compare the original before adding another adjustment. Combining waist, hip and curve controls too quickly makes it difficult to identify which setting caused an unwanted result. Use the individual reset controls rather than trying to compensate for one problem with several more changes.

Inspect the boundaries

Look at shoulders, clothing seams, hands and nearby straight lines. These can reveal an unintended distortion even when the main silhouette initially looks acceptable. If the Bust control affects shoulders, reset it. Detection is an estimate; an adjustment that behaves well on one pose may need a different approach on another.

Judge the actual download

Use Hold to Compare or Side by side, then inspect the exported image separately. View it both close up and as a complete composition. Preserve the face, pose and expression that made the source photograph useful. A controlled edit should remain your choice, and the final result should be approved by the person whose image you are using.

A worked example: a waist adjustment

Start from the neutral image and apply only a small waist change. Inspect the torso, hands and clothing before touching another control. Compare at the scale where the photograph will be published, then zoom into the boundary. If the edit pulls an elbow or changes an unrelated shoulder region, reset it rather than hiding the problem with a stronger hip adjustment. A small controlled edit and a large distorted edit can both move the slider; only the output review tells you which serves your purpose.

A four-part review

Troubleshooting a slider that appears ineffective

First let analysis finish. Changing a slider before the image is ready can make the control appear unresponsive. Then confirm that the detected silhouette corresponds to the intended person; a group shot or hidden contour may lead to a poor estimate. Use a neutral starting point and inspect the overlays if available. If a bust adjustment changes shoulders, reset that region. The documented controls are not a guarantee of accurate region identification on every image, and an unsuitable source may need another editing approach.

Common questions

Should I put every slider at the same value?

No. Their effects differ. Adjust one region at a time and judge the resulting photo.

Does zooming increase export resolution?

No. Zoom changes inspection, not source detail.

How do I know whether the edit is finished?

Compare the complete image and close-up boundaries, then reopen the downloaded copy. Obtain the subject’s approval before publishing their edited image.