Will sharpening improve a blurry or out-of-focus photo?
Sharpening enhances edges and details in images that are slightly soft. It cannot recover detail from severely out-of-focus or motion-blurred photos, but can make good photos look noticeably crisper.
Can I preview the sharpening before downloading?
Yes. A real-time preview updates as you move the strength slider, so you can find the ideal sharpening level before downloading.
How does the sharpening algorithm work?
We use an unsharp mask convolution matrix — the same technique used by professional editing software. It calculates local contrast differences at edges and amplifies them to create the perception of greater sharpness.
Can I apply blur instead of sharpening?
Yes. Set the slider to a negative value to apply a gaussian blur effect instead of sharpening — useful for privacy blurring or creating dreamy soft-focus effects.