computer help index
 
 
Search:
"Offering free computer help, hints, and tips to the Internet populace." Now with over 3,360 tips!

IrfanView 3

Sharpen an Image

SUMMARY: Have some blurry photos? Try sharpening them with IrfanView.

If you find a particular photo looking dull, you can try sharpening it in IrfanView. Note that trying to sharpen a palette-based image (such as a GIF) will automatically convert it to 24-bit true-color to perform the sharpening process.

1. First, load an image into IrfanView.

2. Select "Image" - "Sharpen" or press SHIFT-S.

If the result is not pleasing (the image is too sharp or remains too dull), you can instead use the interactive sharpen tool to increase/decrease the amount of sharpening.

1. After loading an image, select "Image" - "Effects" - "Effects Browser" or press CONTROL-E.

2. The "Image Effects" dialog box will appear. Click "Sharpen" on the left side.

3. An original image and preview image view will appear. Underneath "Filter settings" and next to "Value", enter in a sharpen amount (1 - least sharp, 99 - most sharp). As you enter new values the preview window will change to reflect your changes.

4. Click "OK" to accept the new sharpening, or "Cancel" to abort the sharpening process.

 

 
Add: Del.icio.us | Digg | Furl | My Yahoo!
 

Discuss This Tip

Print This Tip

Get E-Mail When New Tips are Online

Return to the IrfanView 3 page.


More in MalekTips:
Internet Explorer 7 MiscWindows Vista - ExplorerGoogle Image Search



Change Cache SizeCopy File or Folder Path to DOS Prompt or Windows AppSearch for Images in Various Sizes

RSS Feeds - Subscribe!
 

You want the latest tech tips and tricks in your e-mail Inbox - FREE? Type your e-mail address below and click 'Subscribe'.
 



( sample / details ) ( opt-out instructions )
 


 Free Offer! - Subscribe to the MalekTips computer help list and be one of the first to get new computer tips, articles, and download links! ( privacy policy )  ( opt-out instructions )
This page and its contents are copyright
©1997 - 2008 Envision Programming. ( copyright/disclaimer )

Home | Free Computer Help Newsletter! | Windows | Web Development | DOS and Batch Files | Removing Spyware
Digital Camera and Photography | Computer and Internet | Software | Microsoft Word
Computer Articles | About | Contribute a Tip | Link To Us! | Computer and Technology Links
RSS Feeds |  Contact Us | Advertising | Privacy Policy | Computer Help Forums