How to Sharpen Image in Photoshop?

Open the image in Photoshop

Duplicate the background layer

Go to Filter > Sharpen > Smart Sharpen

Adjust Amount, Radius, and Reduce Noise

Click OK

Go to Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask

Adjust Amount, Radius, and Threshold

Click OK

Go to Filter > Sharpen > Sharpen More for a quick sharpen

Use Filter > Sharpen > Shake Reduction if the image is blurry from camera shake

Use High Pass sharpening by duplicating the layer

Go to Filter > Other > High Pass

Set a small radius

Change the layer blend mode to Overlay, Soft Light, or Hard Light

Adjust layer opacity

Add a layer mask and limit sharpening to important areas

Use Camera Raw Filter for sharpening if needed

Zoom to 100% while sharpening

Avoid over-sharpening

Save the edited image

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