Adobe Lightroom mobile can now open closed eyes in photos with a simple tap

Opening closed eyes in photos is now a free, one-tap action on your phone.

Adobe Lightroom mobile now includes an AI-powered feature to automatically open closed eyes in photos with a single tap. The feature detects when subjects have their eyes closed and offers an "Open Eyes" Quick Action. Unlike previous Photoshop Elements methods that relied on sourcing eyes from other photos, Lightroom mobile uses generative AI to create replacement eyes that match the subject's lighting, pose, color, size, and shape, referencing other images of the same person in the user's library. While similar capabilities exist in Photoshop, they are not a one-tap solution and require a subscription. The new feature in Lightroom mobile is available for free users for a limited number of uses before requiring a Creative Cloud subscription.

This integration of generative AI into a mobile-first photo editing workflow democratizes advanced retouching capabilities previously confined to desktop applications. By offering a one-tap solution for a common photographic issue, Adobe is lowering the barrier to entry for professional-looking edits, potentially increasing user engagement with its Creative Cloud ecosystem. The reliance on generative AI, rather than image sourcing, signifies a technological leap in how photo manipulation will be performed on mobile devices.

The feature's availability in Lightroom mobile, with limitations for free users, positions it as a compelling upsell for Adobe's subscription services. This move suggests a broader strategy to embed more AI-powered Quick Actions across its mobile suite, enticing users to upgrade for expanded access and functionality. Competitors may be pressured to develop similar user-friendly AI editing tools for their mobile platforms to remain competitive in the increasingly feature-rich mobile photography market.