The best photo but someone is blinking — can I fix it?
Yes — that's exactly what this tool is for. Upload the photo, prompt 'open the closed eyes naturally,' and get a fixed version in 30 seconds. No reshoot needed. Works for wedding photos, family portraits, Christmas cards, graduations, and any group shot where one blink ruined the only good frame. Free for 1 edit/week.
How is this different from Apple Best Take or Google Best Shot?
Apple Best Take (iPhone 15 Pro+) and Google Best Shot (Pixel) require that you took a BURST of photos — they swap in open-eyed faces from adjacent frames of the same shoot. EditThisPic works on ANY single photo, even if you only have one shot. Best Take requires the Photos app + recent iPhone; Best Shot requires a Pixel + Google Photos. EditThisPic works in any browser on any device, no burst needed.
Does it work on group photos with multiple blinkers?
Yes. Prompt 'open the closed eyes of everyone blinking in this photo, each person looking at the camera.' The AI identifies all closed eyes and fixes them simultaneously. For best results, name the blinkers explicitly ('the girl in the pink dress and the man in the center'). Large group photos (10+ people) may need 1-2 passes.
Will the fixed eyes look natural?
Yes, if you prompt clearly. The AI matches iris color, gaze direction, and eye shape to the subject's natural features. To avoid the 'uncanny valley,' always include 'natural, relaxed gaze' and 'matching the subject's natural eye shape.' Children's eyes especially need 'gentle, soft gaze' instead of wide-open.
Does it preserve the subject's expression?
Yes. The AI changes only the eye area — eyelids open, iris rendered — while preserving the mouth, smile, cheeks, and overall facial expression. If the mouth smiles in the original, the smile stays. The fix affects 10-15% of the face, not the whole face.
Can I fix closed eyes in old or vintage photos?
Yes. For vintage photos, add 'matching the vintage lighting and soft focus' to the prompt. This tells the AI to preserve the period-appropriate look instead of rendering modern hyper-sharp eyes. Great for restoring family archives, wedding photos from the 80s, or heirloom portraits.
Will the iris color match the subject?
The AI estimates iris color from context — other open eyes in the photo, the subject's apparent ethnicity, and the lighting. For exact matching, specify: 'warm brown irises,' 'blue gray irises,' 'hazel green.' If you have another photo of the same person with eyes open, upload as reference.
Can I use this on sunglasses or partially closed eyes?
Partial blinks (half-closed eyes) fix easily — the AI opens the rest. For sunglasses, the AI won't remove them; it works on the skin around the eyes. If you need to remove sunglasses AND open the eyes, use the 'remove sunglasses' tool first, then fix the closed eyes underneath.
Does it work on side-profile or angled shots?
Yes, with some caveats. Full front-facing portraits give the cleanest fix. 3/4 angles work well. Pure side profiles (90-degree) are hardest — the AI has to render the full eye from minimal reference. For side profiles, specify the angle explicitly: 'open the eye visible in this 3/4 profile shot.'
Will it work for event photographers at scale?
Yes. For wedding and event photographers, EditThisPic Pro ($29.99/mo, 150 edits) handles a typical 500-photo wedding shoot where 20-30 frames need blink fixes. Saves hours vs manual Photoshop liquify-and-paint. Most pros batch blink-fixes during the proofing stage, not during final delivery.
How much does EditThisPic cost?
You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 15 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.
