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Image sharpener

Improve the apparent crispness of a soft photo with a simple unsharp mask. Preview changes, compare with the original and export a separate image.

This adjusts edge contrast; it cannot restore detail that the camera did not capture. Strong settings may create halos or make noise more visible. Processing uses this device and browser memory. Maximum: 8 megapixels; a computer is recommended for larger workflows. Animated GIFs export as a still image; animation is not retained.

How do I sharpen an image online?

Choose an image, then adjust strength, radius and threshold. Use the comparison checkbox to view the untouched source. Download a new PNG or JPEG when the result looks right. The original file is not changed.

Need to cover private details instead? Use the image region redactor.

Want to change the framing? Open the image cropper.

Frequently asked questions

How do I sharpen an image online?

Choose an image, then adjust strength, radius and threshold. Use the comparison checkbox to view the untouched source. Download a new PNG or JPEG when the result looks right. The original file is not changed.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. The image is processed in this browser and is not sent to a server. It stays in this tab until you reset the tool or close the page.

Can sharpening restore missing photo detail?

No. Sharpening increases local edge contrast to make some details appear crisper; it cannot recover information the sensor or source image never captured.

What do strength, radius and threshold do?

Strength controls the edge contrast boost, radius controls how wide nearby edges are compared, and threshold skips very small differences that may be noise. Compare against the original and use modest settings to avoid halos.