there are no ads/spam or whatever in the plugin
as I asked, if you compare, test it first.. otherwise what are you actually saying?
(if anything)

QFT

Photoshop is a professional product with professional features.

... and the plugin makes a very good use of whose features
feel free to compare it to your own workflow

there are always free versions, which are more than enough for average user.
but... thanks for your input

last time I tried the sharpening was in LR was in LR3, and didn't like it.
I'll take a look at the LR4 how it's changed. thanks for pointing it out.

I wouldn't mind if someone compares the PSharp's result with  NIK's sharpening.

If I have to sharpen something in PS, I quick-mask the areas of interest and (while it's still quick-masked) press a button from PSharp. 1 second later it's ready.

I made this for my own workflow. You do understand that it's free, right? (unless you need it for print). I just didn't make a separate "free version" and add it as a "trial" as it was easier, so ... enough with that spam comments. If you don't like free stuff, don't try it.

MM Market : Buy, sell and trade physical goods.

even if software were considered a "physical good",
the free version is fully functional...

I think those comments come from some sort of personal insecurity that seems to be widespread. anyway... I don't really care for those comments.

if it should be for the Marketplace forum, I won't mind if it the topic is moved there
(that is up to the Mods)

Free is usually worth every penny IMHO.

I've tried a number of methods to sharpen images for Web, including Nik.

I'm telling you that's it's just not that complex an issue once you learn why, how and when to sharpen. LR & Photoshop do a great job of this without any plugin help. But like anything else, it's a matter of personal choice.

+1

if you like to compare, the first image in the Op is simply downsized, and the same one is sharpened on the right.
(sharpen the left with your own method and you will see how it compares without installing anything)

Photon Mayhem wrote:

MM Market : Buy, sell and trade physical goods.

even if software were considered a "physical good",
the free version is fully functional...

I think those comments come from some sort of personal insecurity that seems to be widespread. anyway... I don't really care for those comments.

if it should be for the Marketplace forum, I won't mind if it the topic is moved there
(that is up to the Mods)

spam is spam...whether it be free or not.

hey, check out my website. here's the link....

... yeah... if I only owned Adobe   (since the link is to Adobe)
or should I tell you about PSharp without giving you a way to download it?
anyway, thanks for your insight

Photon Mayhem wrote:
Almost always after downsizing for web-use the images need some sharpening to "come alive" again. Here's a small plugin for PS CS6 which takes care of this issue for me.
(I'm posting it here, since this plugin is not really a retouching issue like the skin-smoothing one.)

Photonic Sharp (requires CS6)
FREE download (trial version) is available through AdobeExchange:
http://bit.ly/Um69Cb



Trial version has no time-limit,
works with up to 960px on the long-side.

Supports quick-mask.
(Draw with quick-mask and press "create" to sharpen the quick-masked areas.)





All layers" - unchecked
Creates a sharpened layer taking into account layers below the selected layer.

"All layers" - checked
Creates a sharpened layer taking into account all layers in the image.

After creating the sharpened layer, adjust opacity/fill to taste.

Before commenting on how good/bad it is, please give it a try. It's free.

I find sharp glass more efficient.