Enhance Detail
Sharpening an image brings out fine details, making textures more apparent. Whether it’s the intricacies of a landscape or the subtle features of a portrait, image sharpening plays a key role in revealing these elements.
Sharpen
Sharpen and Convert to WEBP
Why Sharpen an Image?
Visual Appeal
Sharp images tend to grab attention more effectively than softer ones. In a world inundated with visual content, having clear and striking images can make your work stand out.
Images intended for printing require more sharpness to ensure that the printed material maintains clarity and detail. Properly sharpened images will exhibit greater fidelity when transitioned from digital screens to physical prints.
Configure the form below and click Sharpen and Convert to WEBP
Format Options
Lossless
Quality
Range (0-100)
Compression Level
Higher values give better quality for a given size at the cost of increased encoding time
Sharpen
Enable
Radius
The size of the area to sharpen
Sigma
The amount of Sharpening to take place
Filename
Enable
Postfix
Adds a piece of text to the filename before the period (.)
Meta Data
Remove All
What is the difference between sharpening and clarity adjustment?
Sharpening enhances the edges of your image, while clarity adjusts the contrast and texture in mid-tones. Both can improve image quality but target different aspects.
Can you sharpen an overly blurry image?
While you can attempt to sharpen a blurry image, the effect will be limited. Extreme blurriness may not recover detailed edges without introducing artifacts.
Is it okay to sharpen images for social media?
Yes, sharpening images for social media is common practice due to the lossy compression algorithms that platforms often use. Proper sharpening can help maintain clarity when images are resized.
How can I tell if I’ve over-sharpened my image?
If your image appears to have unnatural halos around edges, or if subtle textures become too pronounced and look grainy or pixelated, you may have over-sharpened.