Creating an infrared effect

Open the image you would like to make infrared, double click the Background layer to unlock it.

Press CTRL+Shift+L or go to Image > Adjutments > Auto Levels and let Photoshop correct the levels in your photo.

Now Go to Image > Mode > Lab Color to make the photo in Lab mode

Now go to channels, select B Channel, press CTRL+A (to select the entire layer) and press CTRL+C to copy it. Now go back to layers and paste your B channel.

Now press CTRL+L or go to Image > Adjustments > Levels to bring the levels dialogue.

Now correct manually the levels by dragging the sliders. In my example I show you the levels before and after.

You’re done:

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