How to remove red eye from photos in Windows 11?

Paint is an open-source, lightweight image editor that supports red-eye removal in photos, but you need to install an additional plugin to use its red-eye correction tool.

How to Remove Red Eye in Photos

1. Download the software from the official website.
2. Search online for an open-source red-eye removal plugin and download the file.
3. Copy the downloaded plugin file to the Effects folder within the software's installation directory.
4. Launch the software and open the photo you want to edit.
5. Use the selection tool to draw a box around the pupil area.
6. Click the Effects menu and select Red-Eye Removal.
7. Adjust the sliders to achieve a natural correction, then click OK.
8. Click Save or Save As to save the edited image.

Cons

• By default, it cannot directly remove red-eye from photos; you must manually install a plugin
• Without installing third-party plugins, the official built-in editing features are somewhat limited

This plugin-based software solution enables precise photo editing and effectively remove red eye in photos. It is ideal for users who need customizable photo editing effects and don’t mind installing additional plugins.

Notes

• Place the plugin file inside the folder; otherwise, the “Remove Red-Eye” option will not appear in the menu.
• When marking red pupils, do not drag the selection box too large, as this may cause unnatural color distortion around the eyes.