The best dodge and burn plugins (2026)
8 of the 30 plugins we score fit this filter, in the same order as the full ranking.
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RetouchLab Skin Pro
RetouchLab Skin Pro is a Photoshop plugin that turns one brush stroke over the skin into frequency separation plus dodge and burn on editable layers.
Retouch4me Retouch Plugins (suite and subscription)
A family of single-task AI retouching plugins (healing, dodge and burn, skin tone, eyes, teeth and more) sold one by one as perpetual licenses or together through yearly credit-based plans.
Retouch4me Apex
A cloud-based all-in-one app that combines the Retouch4me skin, eye, teeth, hair and clothing tools with adjustable strength and a real-time preview.
Beauty Retouch Panel 6.0
A Photoshop panel of scripts and brushes for frequency separation, dodge and burn, skin tone, eyes and makeup, aimed at beauty and portrait retouchers.
Retouch4me Dodge & Burn
Applies automatic dodge and burn to even out skin texture, nasolabial folds, eye bags and uneven light and shadow on skin.
Ultimate Retouch Panel 3.9.15
A Photoshop panel with over 200 actions-based functions for frequency separation, dodge and burn, local fixes, sharpening and colour styles.
Retouching Toolkit
A set of customisable Photoshop panels by Conny Wallstrom that automates repetitive steps of manual retouching workflows.
Retouch4me Portrait Volumes
Adds depth to portraits by brightening eyes and emphasising lips, nose and facial contours.