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Be sure to check off as you go along.
1) Preserve your original file.
If you haven't already done so, go to Preserve Your Original File.
2) Create a Background copy layer.
If you haven't already done so, go to Create a Background Copy Layer.
3) Go to Enhance > Auto Color Correction.
That's it.
You're done.
Scroll down, or click here.
The Auto Color Method photograph below was flipped horizontally for easier comparison.
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| Original | Auto Color Method |
Here's another comparison format.
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| Original | Auto Color Method |
If you haven't already done so, go to Saving Files.