: How do I make an image look dark in Photoshop? Can anyone give me an idea of the filter used on this image: What I have tried 1) Add a black layer above my image and set the opacity

@Martha945

Having found the "original" of this image, I placed it below your example...



By adding a black layer over top (as you did) and reducing its opacity to 50% as well as increasing the master saturation of the original image by 10%, I was able to achieve a nearly pixel-perfect duplicate.

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@Jennifer810

In design, there isn't one single way to achieve whatever outcome it is you're looking at. However, some methods are more effective than others. To get the above effect, try these steps:


Use Ctrl+J to duplicate the image layer
Click on the top layer and change the blend mode to either Multiply or Overlay
Go to Image > Adjustments > Levels
Adjust the middle node (sliding right makes darker image, sliding left makes lighter image) till you get your desired outcome.

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@Odierno310

Just an additional advice to all the others;
Alot say 'play with Gradient' etc. I also suggest you try and "play" alittle with the hue/saturation - especially the 'hue' in your case.
You'll be amazed at how many different things you can do with changing these scales :)

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@Cugini998

Add "Darken" blend mode to that layer, it will help you make light areas darker. Play with transparency when you apply this to tweak intensity.

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@Shanna688

Instead of using a black layer try picking up a darker tone from the image and try various opacity percentage. You should reach close to the look you are seeking.

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