What should I prepare before starting?

Prepare a clear source image that you have permission to use. Add references where needed and describe the exact changes, along with identities, positions, and details to preserve.

Do I need an open-eye reference photo?

It helps establish the person's actual eye shape and color. Without it, the model must infer those details, making a careful likeness check especially important.

Does generation use credits?

Generation uses credits. Check the selected model’s price and your plan before generating. Regenerating a variation also uses credits; review the first result before making more.

Open Eyes in Photo AI

Name: Pixo
Availability: InStock
Author: Pixo

Explore a natural-looking open-eye edit for a photo with closed eyes. Use a clear reference of the same person when possible and inspect identity closely.

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Shape the creative brief

A matching reference

Choose an open-eye photo of the same person at a similar angle.

A restrained edit

Describe the eye change and name the expression and face details to preserve.

Consistent gaze

Match the direction and intensity of the gaze to the original pose.

Two prompts to start with

Use these written examples as a starting point. Adapt the subject and references to your project; generated results will vary.

First direction

Edit my portrait so the closed eyes appear naturally open, using my second photo as the eye reference. Preserve the smile, face shape, skin texture, head angle, and background lighting.

Another approach

Using my open-eye reference, correct the blink in this headshot. Keep the gaze directed toward the camera, the expression relaxed, and the rest of the portrait as close to the original as possible.

Finishing the result

The edit may invent eye details or alter likeness. Keep the original and review at full size; precise photographic retouching may be needed for important portraits.

How to get started with Open Eyes in Photo AI

Prepare the source references

Choose an open-eye photo of the same person at a similar angle.

Open the image Playground

Choose Nano Banana 2 in Pixo. Add the source photo or sketch and describe what should change and what should stay. Add another reference if needed, then choose a supported output size.

Generate and compare

Compare eyelids, iris color, reflections, eye alignment, face shape, and the surrounding skin with the source images.

Prepare the final artwork

The edit may invent eye details or alter likeness. Keep the original and review at full size; precise photographic retouching may be needed for important portraits.

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Open Eyes in Photo AI: questions and answers

Inputs, creative control, and finishing your project.

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