Description:

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 viewerÆs attention to the focal point of an
image and achieve professional, high quality sharpened images every time.

Features:

• Sharpener Pro 3.0
  Sharpener Pro 3.0 provides professional power and control over the complete
  sharpening workflow, from RAW pre-sharpening and creative detail enhancements
  to superior output sharpening based on the output device.
  
  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 (Adobe Photoshop only)
  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.

Mfr# 3046