How to Reduce Redeye Using Photoshop

The term "red-eye" is applied to a photograph in which the subject's pupils have turned red. In some cases, the entire iris appears to be red. One way to avoid red-eye is to take the photograph without a flash. Red pupils can transform a sweet picture of a young child to an almost demonic image. Rather than tossing the picture, a digital photograph can be edited to reduce the red-eye, giving the image a more natural appearance.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   Open the digital image in Photoshop by clicking "File" and then "Open." A new window will open displaying the files on your computer. Locate the file to edit and click on its thumbnail to open.

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   Click on the "Red Eye Tool" located in the vertical menu on the left side of the screen. If it is not visible, click on the various icons to open up more tool options. Click "Red Eye Tool" to choose.

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   Move the cursor over the eye. The cursor should look like a plus sign. Click on the eye.

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   Evaluate the results. If you are satisfied with the results, repeat the previous steps with the second eye.

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   Undo the command if you are not happy with the results. Click on "Edit" and "Undo Red Eye Tool" to return the image to its original state.

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   Adjust the pupil size by changing the percentage by "Pupil size:" at the top of the screen. This will change the size of the black center of the eye.

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   Adjust the darken amount by changing the percentage by "Darken Amount." This will adjust the darkness of the pupil. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to reduce red-eye. When you are finished, save the file. If you want to keep the original file with the red eye, choose the "Save As" command and give the edited version a new name.

References

• Remove Red Eye