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Describe who needs eye fixing. AI opens eyes naturally.

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"open the bride's closed eyes naturally, matching the groom's gaze direction, keep the bride's smile and warm expression intact"

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How it works

  1. Upload the photo with the blinker

    Drop the photo where someone's eyes are closed or mid-blink. Works on single portraits, couples, family groups, large weddings, and class photos. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Best results come from photos where at least one other eye (same person, other moment) is visible for reference.

    Expect: Single blinker: 25-30 seconds. Multiple blinkers in a group photo: 40-60 seconds.
  2. Describe the fix

    Simplest prompt: 'open the closed eyes naturally.' For better results: 'open the closed eyes of the person on the left, matching the direction and color of other open eyes in the photo, keeping their natural expression.' The AI detects which eyes are closed and opens them in a way that fits the subject's face.

    Tip: If the photo has multiple blinkers, name them explicitly: 'open the closed eyes of the girl in the pink dress and the man in the center.' Separate instructions = better accuracy.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Single blinker in a group photo open the closed eyes of the person whose eyes are blinking, matching the direction and color of other open eyes in the photo, keep their natural expression
    Wedding photo — couple shot open the bride's closed eyes naturally, matching the groom's gaze direction, keep the bride's smile and warm expression intact
    Family Christmas card — multiple blinkers open the closed eyes of everyone blinking in this family photo, each person looking at the camera, keep smiles and natural expressions
    Graduation / school photo open the closed eyes of the graduate, keep the proud expression, eyes looking toward the camera, match the warm event lighting
    2 more prompts
    Child or baby with eyes closed gently open the child's closed eyes naturally — not wide or staring, looking toward the camera with a soft gaze, matching their other eye color
    Old family photo restoration open the closed eyes of the elderly woman in this vintage photo, matching the photo's warm tones and soft focus, keep the period-appropriate expression
  3. Check eye direction and realism

    Zoom in on the fixed eyes. Verify the gaze direction matches the original photo (was the person looking at the camera or off to the side?), the iris color matches the subject (brown eyes stay brown), and the eyelid shape looks natural — not overly round or cartoonish.

See it in action

Wedding photo with groomsman eyes closed
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Wedding photo with all eyes naturally open
After

Wedding group photo rescue

Fixed closed eyes in a crucial wedding photo where one groomsman blinked during the only shot.

Prompt: open the closed eyes of the man on the right in the gray suit, make him look at the camera naturally
Headshot with squinting eyes
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Headshot with naturally open eyes
After

Professional headshot squint fix

Fixed squinting eyes caused by bright studio lights for a polished business portrait.

Prompt: fix the squinting eyes, make them fully open and alert while maintaining her smile
Child squinting in bright sunlight
Before
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Child with naturally open happy eyes
After

Child portrait bright sun fix

Opened a child's squinting eyes from outdoor sunlight for a perfect garden portrait.

Prompt: open the child's eyes fully, looking forward with alert happy expression

Quick answers

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 20 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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