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High Pass Sharpening in Photoshop

High Pass sharpening is a lesser-known technique that enhances detail while minimising overall noise. Follow these steps to apply High Pass sharpening in Adobe Photoshop:Step-by-Step GuideLaunch Photoshop and open the image you want to sharpen. Duplicate the Layer: Right-click on the background layer in the Layers panel and select Duplicate Layer.... Rename it to "High Pass” or something similar for clarity. Apply High Pass Filter: With the duplicated layer selected, go to the menu and click on Filter > Other > High Pass. In the High Pass dialogue box, look to adjust the Radius slider. A radius of around 1–3 pixels typically works well with higher resolution images. This value can be increased for images with lower image resolution. Adjust the slider slowly to

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