FAQ

Last updated:July 8, 2026

When using Increase/Decrease Brightness, users usually ask about 3 areas: what brightness means, how to restore the original result, and why the effect looks small; this section answers 3 common questions.

FAQ

What does brightness mean in a picture?

  1. Brightness refers to the overall lightness or darkness of a picture.
  2. Increasing brightness makes the picture look lighter.
  3. Decreasing brightness makes the picture look darker.

How do I restore a picture after adjusting brightness?

  1. Select the picture that you adjusted.
  2. Open the Picture Tools tab.
  3. Click Reset Style to restore the original picture state.

Why does the brightness change look small?

  1. Make sure you selected a picture instead of a text box or another shape.
  2. Click Increase Brightness or Decrease Brightness several times and check the stacked result.
  3. If the original picture is already close to the desired lightness, a single adjustment may look subtle.

Glossary

TermDefinition
BrightnessThe overall lightness or darkness level of a picture.
Picture ToolsThe editing tab that appears after you select a picture in WPS Presentation.
Reset StyleA command that restores picture style adjustments to the original state.