Top 10, I Mean 12, Methods of Sharpening Using Photoshop Elements

There are a few things to keep in mind to improve sharpness in an image:

• If one of the methods below doesn’t work, try another, or even a combination of them.
• Except for the Camera Raw adjustments, always sharpen last.
• When sharpening, always view your picture at 100% zoom to get a good look at how well the sharpening is working.
• Avoid over-sharpening, which creates halos and graininess and also takes away the sweet softness of your kids’ skin!
• The settings in the tutorials below are just starting points – you will probably have to adjust them somewhat to get the best results in your images.

Follow these links to 10 12 ways to sharpen photos using Photoshop Elements.

1. Clarity Slider in Adobe Camera Raw
2. Details Tab in Adobe Camera Raw
3. Unsharp Mask
4. Unsharp Mask times two
5. Unsharp Mask in Luminosity Blend Mode
6. Adjust Sharpness Command
7. High Pass Method
8. Sharpen Tool
9. Sharpen Edges Only
10. If All Else Fails When Sharpening in Photoshop Elements
11. Use the Orton Effect to Disguise a Hopelessly Out-of-Focus Photo
12. Add a Texture