Generic ‘Sharpen’ filters often create ugly artifacts. The High Pass method gives you granular control over what gets sharpened.
The Pro Workflow:
1. Duplicate your layer (Ctrl+J).
2. Filter -> Other -> High Pass. Set radius until you see faint outlines (usually 1.5 – 3.0).
3. Set the Layer Blend Mode to Overlay or Soft Light.
1. Duplicate your layer (Ctrl+J).
2. Filter -> Other -> High Pass. Set radius until you see faint outlines (usually 1.5 – 3.0).
3. Set the Layer Blend Mode to Overlay or Soft Light.
This targets only the edges and textures, keeping the smooth gradients of your image untouched.