To use high resolution in Photoshop, you typically use a feature called Super Resolution after opening your image.
Here's a breakdown of the process using Adobe Camera Raw:
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Open your image: Launch Photoshop and open the JPEG or other image file you wish to enhance.
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Access Camera Raw Filter: Go to the "Filter" menu in the top toolbar and select "Camera Raw Filter." This will open your image in the Camera Raw workspace.
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Enhance using Super Resolution: Within Camera Raw, right-click on your image, and select "Enhance." This will open the "Enhance Preview" dialog box.
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Enable Super Resolution: In the "Enhance Preview" dialog box, you'll find the "Super Resolution" option. Check this box. Super Resolution uses AI to double the linear resolution of your image, effectively quadrupling the total pixel count.
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Create Enhanced Copy: Click the "Enhance" button. Photoshop will then create a new DNG file with the enhanced resolution.
Key Considerations for Using Super Resolution:
- File Format: Super Resolution outputs a DNG (Digital Negative) file, a raw image format.
- Processing Time: The enhancement process can take some time, depending on your computer's processing power and the original image size.
- Best Use Cases: Super Resolution works best with images that have good detail but are limited by their original resolution. It can be beneficial for enlarging images for print or for cropping more aggressively.
- Alternatives: For simply increasing image size without necessarily improving detail, you could also use Image Size (Image > Image Size) and experiment with different resampling methods (e.g., Bicubic Smoother for enlargement). However, Super Resolution generally provides better results for detail enhancement.
- Denoising: Super Resolution also includes some denoising capabilities during the enhancement process.
By following these steps, you can effectively utilize Super Resolution in Photoshop to increase the resolution of your images and enhance their detail.
