How to Add a Playful Wink to Your Photos With AI

Learn how to add a playful-looking wink to any portrait with the "Wink" control in Expression Editor AI. This quick tutorial shows you how to adjust a single eye for a perfect wink.

1 minute
Easy
7/12/2025
Enjoyed by 1,000 users.

What You'll Learn

  • How to use the "Wink" slider to create a playful-looking wink.
  • How to add a fun and subtle expression to your photos.
  • How to fine-tune the intensity of the wink for a believable effect.
  • Why calibration is an optional but helpful step for previewing your edits.

Key Benefits

  • Add a fun, expressive element to your portraits in seconds.
  • No expensive software or complex editing skills needed—all online.
  • Works on any computer, no high-end hardware required.
  • Get professional-quality results in under a minute with Expression Editor AI.
  • Create unique and engaging social media profile pictures.

Prerequisites

  • A clear photograph with a single, front-facing subject.
  • An Expression Editor AI account with access to the Face Edit feature.

Who is this for?

Social Media Users
Photographers
Portrait Retouchers
Content Creators

Dos

  • Use high-quality, single-person photos for the best results.
  • Use the 3D preview as a guide for your edits.
  • Make small, subtle changes for the most playful-looking wink.

Don'ts

  • Don't use photos with multiple faces; the tool can only recognize one.
  • Don't expect the 3D avatar to look exactly like the person in your photo.
  • Don't push the slider to the extreme unless you want an exaggerated look.

Tutorial Recap

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Key Steps

1

Open the Face Edit feature & Upload

Log into your Expression Editor AI account, navigate to the Face Edit feature, and upload your photo. For best results, use a photo with a single, clear face.

2

(Optional) Calibrate for 3D Preview

For guidance, you can calibrate the face to our generic 3D model. This step is recommended if you want a real-time preview of your adjustments, but it can be skipped.

3

Navigate to Eye Controls

In the settings panel on the bottom left, click on the "Eyes" tab to reveal all the adjustment controls for pupils, eyelids, and eyebrows.

4

Adjust the "Wink" Slider

Use the 'Wink' slider to control the closure of a single eye. Move it to the right to add a subtle, playful wink.

5

Apply and Generate

Once you're ready, click "Apply" to generate the final, high-quality image with your eye adjustments applied directly to your original photo.

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