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True "unblurring" — reconstructing detail that was never captured — isn't something any tool can do reliably, including this one. What this tool does is boost local contrast in a way that makes mildly soft photos look crisper. For a photo that's severely out of focus or motion-blurred, this adjustment will help a little but won't make it sharp.
How to use Unblur Image
- Upload the photo you want to edit.
- Adjust any sliders, colours, or options shown above the upload box — the preview updates as you go.
- Compare the before and after side by side.
- Download the edited photo once it looks the way you want.
Tips for best results
- Try a few different settings before downloading — most sliders here update the preview instantly, so it's quick to compare options.
- Work from your best-quality original; effects applied on top of an already-compressed photo tend to look rougher.
- If you're combining this with another tool (like compressing afterwards), apply this effect first, then compress last.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can I apply this more than once to stack the effect?
Yes — download the result and re-upload it to apply the effect again, though stacking some effects can look over-processed quickly.
Does this work on PNG images with transparency?
Transparent areas are generally preserved unless the tool specifically converts to JPG, which fills transparency with white.
Will this fix a badly blurred photo?
No tool can fully reconstruct detail that was never captured — this works best as a mild clarity boost on slightly soft photos, not a fix for severe blur.
Is this the opposite of the blur tool?
Conceptually yes, but it can't perfectly reverse a blur that's already been applied — it's a general sharpening adjustment, not a true un-blur algorithm.
Why does my photo look a bit more contrasty after this?
The sharpening effect works by boosting local contrast, which is why edges look more defined but overall contrast increases too.