Sharpen a Blurry Image
Make soft photos crisper — with noise reduction so grain does not get worse.
Drop an image here
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JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF · up to 100 MB
Your images are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded.
Sharpening increases contrast along edges, so slightly soft photos, scans and resized images look clearer. For noisy photos, add a little noise reduction first so the sharpening does not emphasise the grain. For strongly blurred or tiny images, the AI enhancer and upscaler work better.
How to sharpen an image
- Step 1
Add a photo.
- Step 2
Set the sharpening strength and, if needed, noise reduction.
- Step 3
Download the sharper photo.
Why use PhotoTools
Crisper edges
Details and text stand out more clearly.
Grain under control
Noise reduction keeps flat areas smooth.
Before/after
Compare with the slider before you download.
Supported formats
Input
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
- HEIC
- GIF
- BMP
- TIFF
- PSD
- RAW
Output
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
Frequently asked questions
Can sharpening fix a very blurry photo?
Not completely: it enhances existing edges but cannot invent lost detail. Try Enhance Photo, which uses AI, for stronger blur.
Is it free?
Yes. Browser tools on PhotoTools are free, unlimited and work without an account.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device, and nothing is stored.