The Sharpen filters focus blurred images by increasing the contrast of adjacent pixels.

Sharpen and Sharpen More

Focus a selection and improve its clarity. The Sharpen More filter applies a stronger sharpening effect than does the Sharpen filter.

Sharpen Edges and Unsharp Mask

Find the areas in the image where significant color changes occur and sharpen them. The Sharpen Edges filter sharpens only edges while preserving the overall smoothness of the image. Use this filter to sharpen edges without specifying an amount. For professional color correction, use the Unsharp Mask filter to adjust the contrast of edge detail and produce a lighter and darker line on each side of the edge. This process emphasizes the edge and creates the illusion of a sharper image.

Smart Sharpen

Sharpens an image by letting you set the sharpening algorithm or control the amount of sharpening that occurs in shadows and highlights. See Sharpen using Smart Sharpen.