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Sharpen a PNG

adjustable amount · edge detail · batch · nothing uploaded

Bring out edges and fine detail in a slightly soft image. Set how strong the sharpening should be, drop your files, and download. It runs in your browser with no upload, and transparency is preserved.

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    How much to sharpen

    Sharpening exaggerates the contrast at edges, so a little goes a long way. Start around 1 for a natural boost; push higher only for images that are genuinely soft. Too much introduces halos and amplifies noise — if the result looks crunchy, dial it back.

    FAQ

    Can sharpening fix a blurry photo?

    It can improve mild softness by boosting edge contrast, but it can't recover detail that was never captured — a truly out-of-focus shot stays out of focus. It works best on images that are only slightly soft.

    Does it keep transparency?

    Yes — only the colour channels are sharpened; the alpha channel is preserved.