An extract from Photoshop Elements Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts in easy steps

One of the most common problems with photographs of people, whether they are taken digitally or with a film-based camera, is red-eye. This is caused when the camera’s flash is used, which then reflects in the subject’s pupils. This can create the dreaded red-eye effect, where the subject can unintentionally be transformed into a demonic character.
Elements has recognized that removing red-eye is one of the top priorities for most amateur photographers, and a specific tool for this purpose has been included in the Toolbox: the Red Eye Removal tool. This is available in Expert or Quick edit modes:

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The best way to deal with red-eye is to avoid it in the first place. Try using a camera that has a red-eye reduction function.

 

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There is also an option in the Red Eye Removal tool for removing red-eye from pets.

Step 1
Open an image that contains red-eye

Step 2
Select the Zoom tool from the Toolbox

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Step 3
Drag around the affected area until it appears at a suitable magnification. Select the Red Eye Removal tool from the Toolboxp71b_pe11
Step 4
Click in the Tool Options bar to select the size of the pupil and the amount by which it will be darkened

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Red-eye can also be removed when images are being downloaded from the camera. This is an option in the Photo Downloader window.

 

 

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Click once on the red-eye, or drag around the affected area to remove the red-eye

 

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Red-eye can be removed automatically by clicking on the Auto Correct button in the Red Eye Removal Tool Options panel.

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Want to know more?

For the complete guide to Photoshop Elements, all in the trusted In Easy Steps style, click here.
Photoshop Elements Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts in easy steps not only offers a comprehensive guide to getting up and running with the software, but goes further: providing a wealth of detail in ways to progress to more advanced photo-editing and even revealing some hidden secrets!

 

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