Topaz Image Sharpen

Topaz Image Sharpen

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Topaz Image Sharpen brings clarity and crisp definition to soft or out-of-focus images. Perfect for fixing lens blur, motion blur, and general softness. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

Features

Topaz Image Sharpen

Topaz Image Sharpen is a professional-grade image sharpening model powered by Topaz Labs’ industry-leading AI technology. Upload your image and select from multiple specialized sharpening models — each optimized for different scenarios like portraits, wildlife, motion blur recovery, and more.

Why Choose This?

• Multiple sharpening models 9 specialized models optimized for different use cases — from general sharpening to specific scenarios like portraits, wildlife, and motion blur.

• Professional quality Powered by Topaz Labs’ AI, trusted by professional photographers and content creators worldwide.

• Blur recovery Specialized models for lens blur and motion blur can recover detail from out-of-focus or motion-blurred images.

• Multiple output formats Export as JPEG, PNG, or TIFF based on your workflow needs.

Parameters

Model Options

Output Format Options

• jpeg / jpg — Compressed format, smaller file size
• png — Lossless format, supports transparency
• tiff / tif — Professional format, highest quality preservation

How to Use

1. Upload your image — drag and drop or paste a URL.
2. Select model — choose the sharpening model that matches your image type.
3. Choose output format — select based on your quality and file size needs.
4. Run — submit and download the sharpened image.

Pricing

Simple flat-rate pricing regardless of image size or model selected.

Best Use Cases

• Photo Enhancement — Sharpen photos for print or digital display.
• Blur Recovery — Recover detail from slightly out-of-focus shots.
• Wildlife Photography — Enhance fur, feathers, and fine textures.
• Portrait Retouching — Sharpen facial features while maintaining natural skin.
• Motion Blur Correction — Improve images affected by camera shake or subject movement.

Pro Tips

• Start with Standard model for general use, switch to specialized models for specific content.
• Use Portrait mode for headshots to avoid over-sharpening skin texture.
• Use Wildlife mode for animals to enhance fur and feather details.
• Lens Blur V2 often produces better results than the original Lens Blur.
• Use PNG or TIFF for maximum quality preservation in professional workflows.

Notes

• Different models are optimized for different content types — experiment to find the best match.
• For best results, use high-resolution source images.
• Over-sharpening can introduce artifacts — start with Standard or Natural for subtle enhancement.

Related Models

• Topaz Image Enhance — AI-powered image upscaling.
• Topaz Image Denoise — AI-powered noise reduction.

# Submit the task
curl --location --request POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/topaz/image/sharpen" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
    "model": "Standard",
    "output_format": "jpeg",
    "enable_base64_output": false
}'

# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"