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Nik Software Sharpener Pro 3.0
Nik Software Sharpener Pro 3.0
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Professional Image Sharpening Every Time

Sharpener Pro 3.0 is the most advanced and powerful sharpening solution eliminating the guesswork typically required for achieving superior and consistent results.

New adaptive sharpening algorithms and award-winning U Point® technology for selective sharpening ensure desired sharpness or creative softening of details are easily accomplished. The Sharpening Soft Proof that lets you accurately inspect results before printing saving money in costly test prints, improved handling of new output devices, and new output presets provide repeatable, professional results. Sharpener Pro 3.0 is the only tool that provides controls for both output and creative detail sharpening of different objects quickly and easily without the need to make different adjustment layers for each object or area.


A recognized leader in digital imaging technology, Nik Software has developed class-leading solutions to specific challenges photographers face when sharpening images throughout the photographic workflow and packaged them in one convenient toolset. Use Sharpener Pro 3.0 to regain clarity in digital images, draw the viewer’s attention to the focal point of an image and achieve professional, high quality sharpened images every time.

Please see the Specifications tab below for additional information, user guides, and training videos.

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Video Training for Sharpener Pro 3.0 by Nik Software
Introduction - Adobe Photoshop
View a quick overview demonstrating the power of Sharpener Pro 3.0. Watch video >
User Interface of the Output Sharpener Filter - Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to launch and see an overview of the Sharpener Pro 3.0 interface running in Adobe Photoshop. Watch video >
User Interface of the Output Sharpener Filter - Apple Aperture
Learn how to launch and see an overview of the Sharpener Pro 3.0 interface running in Apple Aperture. Watch video >
Learn to Use the Output Sharpener Filter
Discover the streamlined, professional setup for sharpening images for specific output devices, ensuring the highest quality image sharpening every time. Watch video >
Save Presets to Save Time
Find out how to setup Output Sharpening presets to save time in the photographic workflow.
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Creative Sharpening Tools
Learn about the new creative sharpening tools inside of the Output Sharpener filter, providing the ultimate creative sharpening for enhancing details and textures in photographs. Watch video >
Smart Filter Compatibility - Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to use Sharpener Pro 3.0 as a Smart Filter within Adobe Photoshop CS3, allowing you to go back and fine-tune your edits at any time. Watch video >
Multiple Image Editing - Apple Aperture
Learn how Sharpener Pro 3.0 supports the ability to sharpen multiple images in one editing session in Apple Aperture.
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New Features:
  • Selective Sharpening with U Point® Technology
    Simply the most unique and powerful image editing technology available today, U Point powered controls allow you to precisely control sharpness and detail selectively within an image without the need for complicated selections or layer masks. Enhancements are automatically and naturally blended throughout your image for spectacular results.
  • Creative Sharpening Tools
    Powerful new creative sharpening tools enable you to enhance subtle details and textures that are hidden with an image. When selectively applied using Control Points these tools enable you to draw attention to key areas within your images.
  • RAW Presharpener
    The updated RAW Presharpener feature retains and enhances sharp details within images without amplifying noise and artifacts. RAW Presharpener compensates for the potential loss of clarity and detail caused through digital capture or digital noise reduction techniques.
  • Output Sharpener
    Designed to sharpen based on proven loss of detail caused by different output methods and devices, the Output Sharpener filter provides the optimum controls for creating perfectly sharpened images for such devices as display, inkjet, continuous tone, half tone, and hybrid print devices.
  • Output Presets
    Saves time in the photographic workflow by saving custom settings in the Output Sharpener for repeatable, professional results.
  • Powerful Selective Tool (Adobe® Photoshop® only)
    The Selective Tool allows you to brush any Sharpener Pro 3.0 filter enhancement into your image using Photoshop's brush tools. Layers and masks are created automatically, enabling you to quickly and easily apply any filter with painterly precision.
  • Time-saving Professional Interface
    The completely updated and reworked interface in Sharpener Pro 3.0 feature key controls placed conveniently on the right side of your image workspace for fast and consistent access. Also a Navigator Loupe provides a quick 100% view and navigation view, saved settings, and a resizable user interface help speed your workflow.

  • Smart Filter Support (Adobe® Photoshop® only)
    Sharpener Pro 3.0 is compatible with Adobe Photoshop Smart Objects which permits you to fine-tune enhancements even after they've been applied.

  • Multi-image Support (Lightroom® & Aperture™ only)
    Sharpener Pro 3.0 is compatible with Lightroom & Aperture's ability to work on multiple images at once. When more than one image is opened, "Previous" and "Next" buttons appear that allow photographers to easily sharpen several images quickly.

System Requirements:

Windows:
  • Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit compatible)
  • AMD or Intel processor
  • 1 GB RAM (2GB or more Recommended)
  • Adobe Photoshop® CS2 through CS5 in 32-bit, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 through 8
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® 2.3 or later
Macintosh:
  • Mac OS 10.4 and later
  • PowerPC or Intel processor
  • 1 GB RAM (2GB or more Recommended)
  • Adobe® Photoshop® CS2 through CS5 in 32-bit, Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 and 8
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 or later
  • Apple® Aperture™ 2.1.x and Aperture 3 in 32-bit

User Manuals for Sharpener Pro 3.0
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