Easily Convert Low To High Resolution Photos In Photoshop

Brendan Williams
14 May 202106:18

TLDRBrendan from Bewoldcreative.com teaches viewers how to transform low-resolution images into high-resolution ones in Photoshop. He begins by ensuring that 'Preserve Details 2.0' is enabled in Photoshop's technology previews. Then, he guides through increasing the image resolution to at least 3000 pixels on the longest edge, using 'Preserve Details 2.0' for resampling. He explains that this process breaks up pixels into smaller ones, reducing the pixelated look. To refine the image, he uses the 'Reduce Noise' slider to find a balance between sharpness and smoothness. Finally, he applies a 'High Pass' filter to sharpen details, adjusting the blending mode and opacity for a more realistic look. The result is a significantly improved image quality from a low-res photo, all achieved using Photoshop's tools.

Takeaways

  • 🔍 Convert low resolution photos to high resolution to avoid pixelation and improve image quality.
  • 🛠️ Enable 'Preserve Details 2.0' in Photoshop's technology previews for better image scaling.
  • 📏 Go to Image > Image Size to control the resolution of your image.
  • 👁️ Ensure dimensions are set to pixels to avoid confusion with other units of measurement.
  • 📈 Increase the resolution to at least 3000 pixels for the longest edge of the image.
  • 🔧 Use the 'Resample' option with 'Preserve Details 2.0' to enhance image quality during scaling.
  • 🔄 Adjust the 'Reduced Noise' slider to find a balance between sharpness and smoothness.
  • ✨ Commit changes to see the improved resolution and reduced pixelation.
  • 🎨 Apply a High Pass filter to sharpen details and make the image pop.
  • 🖼️ Duplicate the image layer before applying the High Pass filter for non-destructive editing.
  • 🔄 Change the layer blending mode to 'Overlay' to apply sharpening without the gray effect.

Q & A

  • Why is it undesirable to have a low resolution image?

    -A low resolution image is undesirable because it often appears pixelated and does not look very good when enlarged, which can be a problem for professional use or for displaying on high-resolution screens.

  • What is the first step in converting a low resolution image to a high resolution image in Photoshop?

    -The first step is to enable the 'Preserve Details 2.0' feature in the Technology Previews section of Photoshop's preferences.

  • How can you control the resolution of an image in Photoshop?

    -You can control the resolution of an image in Photoshop by going to 'Image' and then 'Image Size', where you can adjust the resolution and dimensions of the image.

  • What is the recommended minimum length for the longest edge of an image to be considered high resolution?

    -The recommended minimum length for the longest edge of an image to be considered high resolution is at least 3000 pixels.

  • What does increasing the resolution of an image do to its appearance?

    -Increasing the resolution of an image gives it more room to display information, breaking up the pixels into smaller units, which makes the photo look smoother and less low resolution.

  • Why is the 'Resample' option important when changing the resolution of an image?

    -The 'Resample' option is important because it allows Photoshop to rescale the image with the Preserve Details 2.0 feature, which helps maintain the quality of the image during the resizing process.

  • What is the purpose of the 'Reduce Noise' slider in the process of enhancing a low resolution image?

    -The 'Reduce Noise' slider helps to find a balance between sharpness and smoothness in the image. It can make the photo look sharper or smoother depending on its setting, which is crucial for achieving a realistic look after upscaling.

  • How does applying a high pass filter affect the final image?

    -Applying a high pass filter sharpens the details of the image and makes them stand out more. It is used as a final sharpening effect to enhance the overall clarity of the image.

  • What blending mode is used to apply the sharpening effect from the high pass filter without the gray color?

    -The blending mode 'Overlay' is used to apply the sharpening effect from the high pass filter while eliminating the gray color.

  • How can you adjust the strength of the sharpening effect from the high pass filter?

    -You can adjust the strength of the sharpening effect by changing the 'Fill' option on the high pass layer, allowing you to fine-tune the amount of sharpening to your preference.

  • What is the final step in converting a low resolution image to a high resolution image in Photoshop?

    -The final step is to commit to the changes made by clicking 'OK', which finalizes the adjustments and results in a high-resolution image.

  • Why is it important to compare the original low resolution image with the enhanced high resolution image?

    -Comparing the original low resolution image with the enhanced high resolution image allows you to visually assess the improvements made and ensures that the final image meets the desired quality standards.

Outlines

00:00

📸 Enhancing Low-Res Images to High-Res in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Brendan from Bewoldcreative.com addresses the issue of converting low-resolution images into high-resolution ones while maintaining quality. He starts by discussing the limitations of simple scaling and introduces the 'Preserve Details 2.0' feature in Photoshop's technology previews. Brendan guides viewers through enabling this feature and adjusting the image size to ensure the longest edge of the image reaches at least 3000 pixels. He then demonstrates how to increase the resolution to 500, which helps in breaking up pixels and creating a smoother look. The use of 'Preserve Details 2.0' during resampling is emphasized for better results. Brendan also explains the importance of balancing the 'reduced noise' slider to maintain a realistic texture while smoothing out the image. Lastly, he introduces a high pass filter to apply a final sharpening effect, which is adjusted by changing the blending mode and opacity to enhance details without over-sharpening.

05:01

🎨 Before and After: Transforming Low-Res to High-Res with Photoshop

Brendan concludes the tutorial by showcasing the transformation of a low-resolution image into a high-resolution one using Photoshop. He compares the original low-res photo with the enhanced image, demonstrating the significant improvement in quality. The process involves scaling up the image to break up pixelated areas, making them less noticeable, and then applying a high pass filter to sharpen details and avoid a flat, unrealistic appearance. The tutorial ends with a reminder of another video where Brendan discusses scaling images to a larger canvas, and he signs off, inviting viewers to join him for future tutorials on Bewoldcreative.com.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Low resolution

Low resolution refers to an image that has a small number of pixels, resulting in a lower quality and a pixelated appearance when viewed at a larger size. In the video, the main theme revolves around converting such low resolution images into high resolution ones to improve their visual quality. An example from the script is the initial image that is described as 'pixelated and just doesn't look very good'.

💡High resolution

High resolution is the opposite of low resolution, indicating an image with a large number of pixels, which allows for a clearer and more detailed appearance when enlarged. The tutorial's goal is to transform a low resolution photo into a high resolution one, as demonstrated when the instructor increases the resolution to 500, achieving 'a good resolution for this particular image'.

💡Pixelated look

A pixelated look occurs when an image is not sufficiently detailed, showing individual pixels as blocks of color, which can be unsightly. The video aims to eliminate this look by converting low resolution images to high resolution. The script mentions the problem when it says 'we need to do some different adjustments, to fix this problem' of the pixelated look.

💡Photoshop

Photoshop is a widely used software for image editing and manipulation. The entire tutorial is based on using various features of Photoshop to enhance the resolution of images. The script instructs viewers to 'hop into Photoshop' to perform the resolution conversion process.

💡Preferences

In the context of Photoshop, preferences refer to the settings that control the software's behavior and features. The script mentions going to 'preferences' and then to 'technology previews' to enable a specific feature that will be used later in the process.

💡Technology previews

Technology previews in Photoshop are features that are still in the testing phase and not yet fully integrated into the software. The script instructs viewers to enable 'preserve details 2.0' within the technology previews, which will assist in maintaining image quality during the resizing process.

💡Image size

Image size in Photoshop refers to the dimensions and resolution of an image. The script explains how to access the 'image size' panel to control the resolution of the image, which is a crucial step in converting a low resolution image to a high resolution one.

💡Resample

Resampling in Photoshop is the process of changing the number of pixels in an image, which can be done to increase or decrease its size. The script mentions checking off the 'resample' option and selecting 'preserve details 2.0' for better quality when increasing the image resolution.

💡Reduce noise

Noise in an image refers to random variations of brightness and color. 'Reduce noise' is a feature in Photoshop used to minimize these variations, providing a smoother appearance. The script discusses adjusting the 'reduced noise slider' to find a balance between sharpness and smoothness in the enhanced image.

💡High pass filter

A high pass filter in Photoshop is a technique used to sharpen an image by emphasizing the edges and details. The script describes applying a high pass filter with a higher radius value to counteract the blurriness of the initially low resolution image, and then adjusting the layer blending mode to 'overlay' to apply the sharpening effect.

Highlights

Converting low resolution photos into high resolution in Photoshop can eliminate pixelated look.

Enable 'Preserve Details 2.0' in Photoshop's Technology Previews for better image rescale.

Access Image Size to control and increase the resolution of an image.

Set dimensions to pixels to avoid confusion with other units of measurement.

Increase resolution until the longest edge of the image reaches at least 3000 pixels.

Higher resolution provides more room to display information, reducing the low-res appearance.

Ensure the resample option is checked and select 'Preserve Details 2.0' for image rescale.

Adjusting the 'Reduce Noise' slider can balance sharpness and smoothness in the image.

Commit changes to see the improved resolution and reduced pixelation.

Applying a High Pass filter can add a final sharpening effect to the photo.

Duplicate the image layer before applying the High Pass filter for non-destructive editing.

Set the High Pass filter radius to enhance details without over-sharpening.

Change the layer blending mode to Overlay to apply sharpening while removing gray.

Adjust the fill amount to refine the sharpening effect to your preference.

Compare the original low-res photo with the new high-res image to see the difference.

The tutorial explains the process of upscaling a low-res photo to a high-res image in Photoshop.

Scaling images into a larger canvas is another technique discussed in a related video.

The tutorial is provided by Brandon from Bewoldcreative.com.