How to open eyes in a photo on Facetune

Ever captured what would have been the perfect group photo, only to discover someone blinked at the exact moment you took it?

Or maybe you've got a stunning selfie where everything looks great except your eyes are half-closed?

These common photo problems can ruin otherwise perfect moments—but they don't have to anymore.

Facetune offers multiple powerful solutions to fix closed eyes and other eye-related issues in your photos.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the revolutionary Retake feature and other specialized tools that can save your photos from the dreaded blink.

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Fix closed eyes in pictures with Facetune's game-changing Retake feature

The most frustrating photo mishaps often involve closed eyes.

Whether it's a graduation picture, wedding photo, or spontaneous group shot, blinks happen at the worst possible moments.

Thankfully, Facetune's Retake feature offers an advanced solution that goes beyond traditional editing.

How to open eyes on Facetune with Retake

Retake is Facetune's AI-powered feature that can completely transform a photo where someone blinked or closed their eyes.

Unlike basic editing that might look unnatural, Retake uses artificial intelligence to generate a realistic version of your face with open eyes.

Here's how it works:

• First-time setup: When you first use Retake, you'll need to create your personalized AI model by uploading 10 clear photos of yourself with different expressions (including open eyes, of course!). This one-time process takes about 30-40 minutes as the AI learns your unique facial features.
• Upload your problem photo: Once your model is trained, simply upload the photo where your eyes are closed.
• Generate better versions: Tap the Retake button, and Facetune will generate new versions of the photo with your eyes naturally open. The AI ensures the new eyes match your eye color, shape, and expression perfectly.
• Choose your favorite result: Facetune generates multiple options, so you can select the one that looks most natural and matches the moment.

What makes Retake revolutionary is that it doesn't just "paste" open eyes onto your closed ones—it creates a completely new AI-generated version of your face that looks incredibly natural, as if you never blinked at all.

When to use Retake vs. other eye-fixing methods

Retake is ideal for photos where:

• The eye closure is significant (completely closed eyes)
• Traditional editing would look obviously fake
• You want the most natural-looking result possible
• Multiple people blinked in a group photo (coming soon with multi-face support)

Fix lazy eyes in photo with precision eye tools

While Retake offers a complete face transformation, sometimes you just need to make subtle adjustments to fix a lazy eye or slightly asymmetrical gaze.

For these situations, Facetune's dedicated eye tools provide precise control.

How to fix lazy eyes in photo with Facetune

• Open your photo in the Facetune editor
• Select the Eyes tool from the bottom toolbar
• Use the Details option to adjust the shape and positioning of the problematic eye
• Make slight adjustments until both eyes appear symmetrical
• Use the Reshape tool if needed to fine-tune the eye's position further

The key to natural-looking lazy eye correction is subtlety.

Make small, incremental changes rather than dramatic ones, and frequently compare to the original to ensure you're maintaining a natural appearance.

How to edit eyes in Facetune

Beyond just opening closed eyes, Facetune offers comprehensive eye editing capabilities that can enhance your photos in multiple ways.

Here's how to use these powerful tools effectively:

Complete eye enhancement toolkit

Facetune's Eyes tool includes multiple options for perfecting your gaze:

• Details: Sharpen and define eye contours
• Color: Change or enhance eye color naturally
• Lens: Add contact lens effects for a dramatic look
• Reflection: Add catchlights (those tiny white reflections that make eyes look alive)
• Whiten: Brighten the whites of your eyes
• Iris: Enhance the detail and color of your iris
• Red Eye: Remove that dreaded flash effect (more on this below)

For the most natural results, combine these tools thoughtfully.

For example, after fixing closed eyes with Retake, you might want to add a subtle reflection or slightly enhance the color to match the lighting in the rest of the photo.

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Achieving realistic eye enhancements

The secret to natural-looking eye edits is moderation. Here are some pro tips:

• Work with the existing light: If the photo was taken in warm sunset lighting, don't make eyes icy blue—it will look obviously edited.
• Match the mood: Eyes communicate emotion. Make sure your edited eyes match the emotion of the moment (don't put wide-awake eyes on someone who was clearly relaxed).
• Balance both eyes: Always edit both eyes, even if only one needs fixing. This ensures they match in brightness, color, and detail.
• Consider the whole face: Eyes work in harmony with eyebrows, cheeks, and other facial features. After editing eyes, zoom out to make sure everything still looks cohesive.

Fix red eye in photos quickly and effectively

Red eye is that demonic-looking effect that happens when a camera flash reflects off the retina.

It's particularly common in low-light settings and can ruin otherwise perfect portraits.

One-tap red eye removal

Facetune makes fixing red eye incredibly simple:

• Open your photo in the Facetune editor
• Tap on the Eyes tool in the bottom toolbar
• Select the Red Eye option
• Tap directly on the red areas in the eyes
• Adjust the intensity if needed
• Click Apply to save the changes

The Red Eye tool intelligently replaces the red pupil with a natural-looking black one while preserving the surrounding iris color and reflections.

Preventing red eye in future photos

While Facetune can fix red eye after the fact, here are some tips to avoid it in the first place:

• Use your camera's red-eye reduction setting
• Avoid direct flash when possible
• Ask subjects to look slightly away from the camera
• Take photos in better lighting conditions

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Before and after: Real examples of eye transformations in photos

Let's look at some common eye problems and how Facetune transforms them:

Scenario 1: Complete Blink

• Before: Eyes fully closed in an otherwise perfect beach sunset photo
• After: Naturally open eyes with the right amount of squint for bright conditions

Scenario 2: Asymmetrical Eyes

• Before: One eye more open than the other in a professional headshot
• After: Balanced, symmetrical eyes that look alert and engaged

Scenario 3: Red Eye Effect

• Before: Flash-induced red pupils in a night-time birthday photo
• After: Clear, natural-looking eyes that show the actual eye color

Fix closed eyes in pictures once and for all with Facetune's powerful toolkit.

Whether it's a complete blink, a lazy eye, or just eyes that need enhancement, you now have the knowledge to transform problematic photos into perfect memories.