So you're not completely comfortable with how your face looks in a photo? Photoshop is a tool that gives you an easy way to fix any flaws and make your photos much better. This article will teach you how to improve a person's face in a photo using Photoshop.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Taking the First Steps
Step 1. Buy or download Photoshop
Download it from this link. Photoshop requires a subscription that currently costs $90.00 per month for an individual license. There is a seven-day trial period available. You can also buy Photoshop Elements for a one-time fee of R$372, 45. Photoshop Elements is cheaper, but it doesn't have as many functions as Photoshop.
Alternatively, download and install GIMP. GIMP is an open source image editor similar to Photoshop. It is completely free
Step 2. Open Photoshop
The program has a blue icon with the letters "Ps" in the middle and can be found in the "Start" menu (Windows) or "Applications" folder (Mac).
Step 3. Open a photo in Photoshop
To do so, follow the steps below:
- click in File.
- click in Open.
- Select the image you want to edit.
- click in Open.
Step 4. Save a copy of the image
When editing an image, it's always a good idea to save a copy of the original file. That way, if you mess up the file, just upload it again. To do so, follow the steps below:
- click in File.
- click in Save as.
- Enter a name for the image next to "File Name".
- click in To save.
Step 5. Duplicate the background layer
Doing so will preserve a copy of the image within the Photoshop file. If you mess it up, just click on the layer in question in the "Layers" panel on the right. If this panel is not visible, click Window in the menu bar and then in Layers. Then click on a trash can icon below the "Layers" panel to delete the layer. To duplicate a layer, do the following:
- Click on the background layer in the "Layers" panel on the right.
- click in Layers in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
- Click '"Duplicate layer.
Method 2 of 3: Improving Facial Features
Step 1. Match the skin tone
In this step, try to remove shine and redness. The easiest way to do this is by using automatic correction features. There are three of them available. Try each one or a combination of them all and see which works best. If none of them look good, try using other color adjustment tools. Press the " ctrl + Z" (Windows) or " command + Z" (Mac) to undo the last adjustment made. To automatically correct the photo, do the following:
- click in Image in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
- click in automatic tone, automatic contrast or automatic color.
- click in Settings if none of the automatic options offer an adjustment to your liking.
- click in Hue/Saturation, Color balance or Brightness/Contrast.
- Use the sliders to manually adjust the color of the image.
Step 2. Use the "Stamp Tool" to remove pimples and blemishes
The "Stamp" tool has a rubber stamp icon and is located in the toolbar on the left side. To remove blemishes with the Stamp tool, do the following:
- Click on the "Stamp" tool on the left side of the toolbar.
- Press " [" or " ]" to adjust the size of the tool's cursor. It should be large enough to cover the pimple or blemish.
- Hold the " Alt" (Windows) or " Options" (Mac) and click next to the spot to get the color and texture of that area.
- Click on the stain to stamp the texture obtained on the stain.
Step 3. Use the "Stamp Tool" to remove stray hairs
If there is any stray hair on the face, use the same steps above to remove it. If they are over your eyelashes or eyebrows and it's too difficult to remove them, leave them as they are; no one will notice.
- If you need to use multiple clicks to remove a stain using the "Stamp" tool, hold the " Alt" or " Options" pressed and click the area you want to remove before each click. Doing so will keep the color and texture consistent and avoid repeating unnatural patterns.
Step 4. Use the "Stamp Tool" to remove extra eyebrow hair
If there are extra hairs around the eyes, remove them using the "Stamp" tool.
Step 5. Use the "Quick Selection" tool to select cheeks, forehead and front of nose
Follow the steps below to section forward-facing areas of the face, and try to avoid selecting eyes, nostrils and lips:
- Click and hold the magic wand icon in the right toolbar.
- Click on the "Quick Select" tool. It has a brush icon painting an area with a dotted line.
- click in ⏷ next to the black circle icon in the upper left corner.
- Drag the slider under "Hardness" to 50 - 75%.
- Press " [" or " ]" to adjust the size of the tool cursor.
- Click on the forehead, cheeks and the top of the nose.
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If the "Quick Select" tool selected an area that was too large, I clicked its icon with a minus sign (-) in the upper left corner. Then click and drag over the areas you want to remove from the selection. Adjust brush size if necessary.
If the "Quick Selection" tool does not select the correct image, use the "Lasso" tool to trace the desired areas
Step 6. Apply the "Gaussian Blur" filter
Be careful and don't overdo it. Apply just enough to make skin selection look smoother. To apply the "Gaussian Blur" filter, do the following:
- click in Filter in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
- click in blur.
- click in Gaussian blur.
- Select the "Preview" option.
- Click in "-" to zoom out until you can see the whole face in the preview window.
- Drag the slider at the bottom to the right to apply a small amount of Gaussian blur.
- click in OK.
Step 7. Use the "Quick Selection" tool to select the whites of the eyes
If there is something selected, press the " ctrl+ D" or " command + D" to clear the selection. Click the "Quick Select" tool in the left toolbar, then click and drag over the whites of the eyes to select them.
If you accidentally select the iris or lashes, click the "Quick Selection" tool icon with the minus sign (-) in the upper left corner, then click and drag over the areas you want to remove from the selection
Step 8. Use brightness and contrast to lighten your eyes
and teeth. Be careful not to make them too white, or they may look artificial. Use the following steps to apply sparkle and contrast to your eyes:
- click in Image in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
- click in Settings.
- click in Brightness/Contrast.
- Drag the slider under Shine to the right to lighten the eyes.
Step 9. Use the "Down" tool to lighten the iris color
The "Down" tool is a brush that lightens objects by clicking on them. It has the icon of a magnifying glass with a black lens. Click on the "Underexposure" tool on the left side of the toolbar. Then press " [" or " ]" to change the brush size. Now click the iris a couple of times to lighten it. Try to keep the brightness and color consistent across the entire iris.
- If you don't see the "Burning" tool in the toolbar, click and hold the pinching hand icon (the "Burning" tool) to display more tools.
- If there is any red eye effect caused by the camera, use the "Red Eye" tool to remove it.
- You can also change the eye color in Photoshop.
Step 10. Use the "Burning" tool to darken the pupil and ring around the iris
It has the icon of a hand making a pinch gesture. To select the "Burning" tool, click and hold its icon in the left toolbar. Then click on the "Burning" tool icon. Press " [" or " ]" to change the brush size. Click the pupil a few times to darken it. Then reduce the brush size and carefully trace the outline of the iris to create a dark line.
Step 11. Use the "Quick Selection" tool to select teeth
Follow the same eye technique to select teeth.
Step 12. Use shine and contrast to whiten your teeth
After selecting the teeth using the "Quick Selection" tool, click on Settings under the menu Image at the top of the screen. Then click on Contrast/Brightness. Drag the slider under Shine to the right to whiten teeth. Be careful not to make them too white, or they may look artificial.
Alternatively, use the "Underexposure" tool to whiten your teeth
Method 3 of 3: Exporting the Image
Step 1. Click File
If you want to share your photo with others, you need to export it to a more common image format first. When you're ready to do so, click on the "File" menu at the top of the window.
Step 2. Click Save As
Doing so will open the "Save" window, allowing you to enter a name and save the image.
Step 3. Use the dropdown menu next to "Format" to select an image format
The most common format is "JPEG". You can share JPEG files on social networks, text messages, emails, and more. Other popular formats include: "GIF" and "PNG".
