How to Fix Blurry Pictures in Photoshop
Do you have a blurry pic or photo you want to sharpen? Here’s how you can fix blurry pictures in Photoshop.

Photoshop is one of the best pieces of photo-editing software on the market. However, using it isn’t always straightforward unless you’ve had training. If you have a blurry picture you need to fix in Photoshop; we’ve got a simple solution that should take no more than five minutes. Keep reading to learn how.
How to Fix Blurry Pictures in Photoshop
To fix blurry pictures in Photoshop:
- Open the image you want to sharpen.
- Left-click your Layer in the Layers Window.
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Hit ⌘+J or CTRL+J to duplicate your background layer.
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Select your Copy layer and click Filter at the top of Photoshop.
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Hover over Sharpen.
- Click Smart Sharpen
- Adjust the Amount to 275%.
- Adjust the Radius to 10 px.
- Change Reduce Noise to 45%.
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Click OK.
- Click Image in the top toolbar.
- Hover over Adjustments.
- Click Brightness/Contrast.
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Move the sliders to adjust your image how you want and click OK.

Your blurry picture is sharpened! Continue experimenting with the different levels on your copy layer until your image reaches the crispness you want. You may wish to adjust the sliders depending on your image’s blurriness.
FAQ
How do you make a blurry picture clear in Photoshop?
A common method to make blurry pictures clear in Photoshop is to use the Smart Sharpen tool under Filters.
How do I improve image quality in Photoshop?
There are a few ways to improve image quality in Photoshop. You can use the Smart Sharpen filter, unsharp Mask filter, adjust the levels or curves, or play with the brightness and contrast.
How do I clean up an image in Photoshop?
There are a few ways to clean up an image in Photoshop. Use the Spot Healing Brush tool, Clone Stamp tool, Healing Brush tool, or the Patch tool.
How can I fix low-resolution pictures?
There are a few ways to fix low-resolution pictures. Use the Image Size dialog box, Smart Objects, Preserve Details, or the Vector Smart Object tools.
How can I increase image resolution?
There are a few ways to increase image resolution. One way is to use the Image Size, another is to use Smart Objects, and another is to use the Preserve Details option.
What is the best resolution setting in Photoshop?
The best resolution setting in Photoshop depends on what you’re trying to do with the image. If you’re printing, 300 dpi is a good setting. For digital, 1920×1080 resolution displays well on most devices.
Is there a smooth tool in Photoshop?
Smoothing in Photoshop can be done with the Smudge tool, the Blur tool, or the Sharpen tool.
For more Photoshop guides, see our Photoshop Section.