For Windows

Every now and then a tool comes along that completely redefines its category. FocalBlade is just such a tool. It is a Photoshop plug-in and also works with dozens of programs that following the Adobe plug-in standard. Its raison-d'etre is to provide the user with the most powerful and varied tools possible for sharpening photographic images.

If you are new to digital image processing, or not completely familiar with the concept of sharpening and the use of theUnsharp Masktool, here are a few links on this site that will get you started and also give background to the tools that have been available prior to FocalBlade. You may wish to review these before continuing —Understanding Sharpness—Understanding Digital USM—Instant Photoshop—Smart Sharpening—High Pass Sharpening—nik Sharpening Pro—PhotoKit Sharpener—Local Contrast Enhancement.

From Dummy to DemandingDigital image sharpening is possibly the most difficult task...