To sharpen all unmasked paint on an image layer

1. Select the image layer you want to sharpen.

   See Select an image layer.

2. Choose Paint Edit > Layer Effect > Sharpen Layer .
   NoteTo set the amount of sharpening, choose Paint Edit > Layer Effect > Sharpen Layer  ❒ to open the Sharpen Layer Options box and adjust the Sharpness from 0 (no sharpening) to 10 (maximum sharpening). To set the extent that each pixel is sharpened, set the Strength from 0 to 4.

To sharpen paint by brushing

1. Select the image layer you want to sharpen paint on.

   See Select an image layer.

2. Choose Paint > Effect Brush > Sharpen Brush .
3. Drag the stylus on the area of the image layer you want to sharpen.
   NoteTo set the amount of sharpening, open the Brush Options window (for example, choose Paint > Effect Brush > Sharpen Brush  ❒) and adjust the Sharpness from 0 (no sharpening) to 10 (maximum sharpening). To set the extent that each pixel is sharpened, set the Sharpen Strength from 0 to 4.
   TipYou can use any brush as a sharpen brush by setting Brush Mode to Sharpen in the Brush Options window.