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How to Restore Edge Detail in DxO PhotoLab

Edges often lose clarity due to diffraction, lens softness or noise reduction. DxO PhotoLab’s optical modules and advanced contrast tools allow you to restore natural, crisp edge definition without halos.

Why Edges Lose Detail

Wide apertures, low-light softness, noise reduction and diffraction all reduce edge acuity. Traditional sharpening exaggerates halos — DxO avoids this by using lens-specific profiles.

DxO’s Edge-Aware Tools

DeepPRIME XD2 removes noise first, allowing optical sharpening to target edges cleanly and naturally.

Step-by-Step Workflow

Step 1 — Enable Lens Sharpness

This restores clarity based on your lens’s optical characteristics.

Step 2 — Fine Contrast (Midtones)

Use midtone contrast to bring subtle edge detail forward without artifacts.

Step 3 — Local Sharpening (Brush)

Apply selective sharpening only where needed — ideal for portraits and product edges.

The Result

Edges become cleaner and more defined while maintaining a natural, premium look.

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