Increase Image Quality

Why do photos look "low quality"?

We've all been there. You take a photo that looks great on your phone screen, but when you upload it to your computer or social media, it looks flat, muddy, or slightly blurry. This usually happens for three reasons: bad lighting, slight camera shake, or aggressive file compression by websites.

When an image lacks "quality," it usually means the edges aren't crisp (sharpness), the blacks look gray (contrast), or the colors look washed out (saturation). This tool helps you manually correct those flaws without needing expensive software like Photoshop.

How our Smart Sharpener works

Unlike basic filters that just overlay a color, our tool uses a "convolution matrix" to enhance your image pixel by pixel.

• Sharpness: Detects edges in your photo and increases the contrast specifically at those boundaries. This creates the illusion of higher resolution and crisp focus.
• Contrast & Brightness: Adjusts the dynamic range. Increasing contrast makes the darks darker and lights lighter, giving the image more depth.
• Saturation: Breathes life back into dull colors, making skies bluer and grass greener.

Tips for Best Results

While technology is amazing, it can't invent details that aren't there. Here is how to get the best out of this tool:

1. Don't Over-Sharpen: It's tempting to slide the sharpness to the max, but this introduces "noise" or grain. A value between 2 and 4 is usually the sweet spot for natural-looking photos.

2. Fix Lighting First: Before sharpening, try adjusting the brightness and contrast. Often, a photo looks blurry simply because it's too dark.

3. Use High-Res Source: Always start with the largest file you have. Enhancing a tiny thumbnail will only result in a pixelated mess.