Sharpen Blurry Photo
Turn blurry, out-of-focus photos into crisp, clear images with one prompt.
Type 'sharpen this photo to make it crisp and clear' and EditThisPic's AI restores focus and detail in 15-30 seconds. No selection tools, no marking required. The AI analyzes the entire image and sharpens blurry areas while preserving natural detail. Works on camera shake, motion blur, and soft focus. Free to try, no account needed.
How it works
Upload your blurry photo
Drop your out-of-focus image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. The AI works best on photos with mild to moderate blur from camera shake or missed focus.
Describe what you want
Type your instruction: 'sharpen this photo to make it crisp and clear' or 'fix the blur and enhance the details.' Be specific if certain areas need more attention. No marking needed—the AI analyzes the entire image and identifies what needs sharpening.
Copy one of these to get started:
sharpen this photo to make it crisp and clear
sharpen the face and eyes to make them crystal clear while keeping the background soft
remove the motion blur and make everything sharp and detailed
sharpen this photo so the text is readable and crisp
3 more prompts
sharpen this product photo to show crisp edges and clear details
sharpen the landscape and enhance the details to make it look clearer
sharpen this old photo and enhance the details while keeping it natural
Generate and review
Check the sharpened result at full zoom. Look for restored edges, clearer text, and improved facial features. Compare fine details like hair, eyes, and texture against the original.
Refine with markers if needed
If some areas are still soft or the AI over-sharpened certain spots, tap markers on those specific areas and regenerate. This is optional—most sharpening works without markers.
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See it in action
Portrait fixed from camera shake
A family portrait taken in low light came out blurry from camera movement. One prompt restored sharp faces and clear details.
sharpen this photo to make it crisp and clear
Product photo made crisp for listing
A handmade jewelry photo was too soft for the Etsy listing. Sharpening brought out the fine metalwork details.
sharpen this product photo to show crisp edges and clear details
Vacation photo rescued from blur
A landmark photo taken while walking came out with motion blur. The AI fixed the blur while preserving the natural scene.
remove the motion blur and make everything sharp and detailed
If something looks off
Photo still looks soft after sharpening
Why: Severe blur from major camera shake or extreme misfocus may be beyond recovery. The AI can only reconstruct so much detail.
enhance and sharpen this photo as much as possible, restore all visible detail
💡 Try multiple passes: sharpen once, then run again on the result for cumulative improvement.
Sharpening created harsh edges or artifacts
Why: Over-sharpening can introduce halos around edges. This happens when the AI applies too much enhancement.
sharpen this photo naturally without harsh edges, keep it looking realistic
💡 Adding 'naturally' or 'subtly' to your prompt prevents over-processing.
Background got too sharp and distracting
Why: The AI sharpened everything including areas that should stay soft, like a bokeh background.
sharpen only the subject in focus, keep the background soft and blurred
💡 For portraits, specify 'sharpen the face' to target just the subject.
AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed
Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone. This happens with ambiguous requests.
Tap a marker on the specific area you want to sharpen, then regenerate with the same prompt
💡 Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS area specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.
Noise or grain appeared after sharpening
Why: Sharpening can amplify existing image noise, especially in photos taken at high ISO.
sharpen this photo and reduce the noise to make it clean and crisp
💡 Combining sharpening with noise reduction often produces cleaner results.
Text is still unreadable after sharpening
Why: If the original blur was too severe, the AI cannot reconstruct letters that were completely lost.
enhance and sharpen the text as much as possible to make it readable
💡 Works best on mildly blurry text. Severely blurred text may need multiple enhancement passes.
Quick answers
Do I need to mark the blurry areas before describing?
No! Just describe what you want: 'sharpen this photo to make it crisp and clear.' The AI analyzes the entire image and identifies what needs sharpening automatically. Only use markers if you want to sharpen specific areas while leaving others soft—like sharpening a face while keeping bokeh background.
Can AI fix extremely blurry photos?
It depends on the severity. The AI works well on mild to moderate blur from slight camera shake or soft focus. For extreme blur where details are completely lost, the AI may not fully recover the image, but it can still improve clarity significantly. Try it—you might be surprised what it can rescue.
Will sharpening make my photo look unnatural?
Not if you use the right prompt. The AI is trained to enhance naturally. If you notice harsh edges or artificial-looking results, add 'naturally' or 'keep it realistic' to your prompt. The goal is to restore what the camera should have captured, not to over-process.
Can I sharpen just part of the photo?
Yes. Either describe the specific area in your prompt ('sharpen the face') or tap markers on the area you want sharpened. This is useful for portraits where you want a sharp subject against a soft background.
Does this work on video frames?
Yes, you can sharpen individual frames exported from video. Export the blurry frame as a JPG or PNG, upload it, and sharpen. This is great for rescuing that one perfect moment that came out soft.
Ready to sharpen your blurry photo?
Free to try. No signup required.