Image Sharpening

WHATSON / IMAGE PREPARATION

Image Sharpening

Apply a standard sharpening convolution.

Static JPEG, PNG or WebP. Up to 4 MiB per file, 12 MiB total, 4 million pixels per image. Up to six files use the same settings.
Colour and effect controls

Processing runs on your WordPress server. Images are not added to the Media Library. EXIF orientation is applied when PHP EXIF support is available.

Prepared files

Preview, inspect and download

Choose an image and prepare it to see your result here.

Downloads are generated files, not links to stored uploads. Batch and layout tools can return several files.

Image Preparation

Sharpening changes edge contrast rather than adding new camera resolution.

Inspect outlines and fine texture after applying the effect, preferably beside the source.

01 / GET STARTED

How to use Image Sharpening

  1. Choose a static JPEG, PNG or WebP source. Check the displayed upload limits before processing.
  2. Set Download format and Quality. Review the selected units and options before preparing the output.
  3. Select Prepare image. Inspect the resulting preview, dimensions and file size, then download the output you need.
02 / A CLEARER WORKFLOW

Why choose this tool?

A direct comparison helps you choose a useful edge treatment without overprocessing the picture.

Before you use the result

Compare the finished picture with its source. It does not restore detail absent from the original image.

03 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about Image Sharpening

Can sharpening recreate missing pixels?

No. It does not restore detail absent from the original image.

What should I check before using Image Sharpening?

Prepare a supported source image and check Download format and Quality. Use the exact units shown beside the controls and replace any example values with your own inputs.

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