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Why Is My Photoshop Image Pixelated?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 2:31 pm

If you have opened an image in Photoshop only to find it appears pixelated, there are a few reasons this could be happening. Most likely, it is due to the image’s resolution, which is the number of pixels per inch (ppi) in an image.

The more pixels per inch, the higher the resolution and the sharper the image will appear. An image with a low resolution will appear pixelated when enlarged. To fix this, you will need to increase the resolution of your image.

There are a few ways to do this. One is to simply increase the ppi of your image.

You can do this by going to Image > Image Size and increasing the Resolution value. Keep in mind that this will also increase the file size of your image.

Another way to fix a pixelated image is by using the Sharpen tool. This can be found under Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask. You will want to increase the Amount and Radius values until you are happy with the results.

PRO TIP: If you are experiencing pixelation in your Photoshop images, it is likely due to a setting in your Preferences. To fix this, go to Edit > Preferences > General and uncheck the Image Interpolation option.

If your image is still not looking sharp after trying these methods, it may be because it is low quality to begin with. In this case, there is not much you can do other than finding a better quality version of the same image.

Why Is My Photoshop Image Pixelated?

The main reason why your Photoshop image might be pixelated is because of its resolution. The resolution is determined by the number of pixels per inch (ppi) in an image, and generally speaking, the more pixels per inch an image has, the higher its resolution will be.

A low-resolution image will often appear pixelated when enlarged.

There are two ways you can go about increasing an image’s resolution in Photoshop:

  • By Increasing The PPI: You can do this by going to Image > Image Size and increasing the Resolution value.
  • By Using The Sharpen Tool: This tool can be found under Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask. You’ll want to experiment with different values for Amount and Radius until you’re happy with the results.

If your image still looks pixelated after trying both of these methods, it’s possible that the reason why lies in its original quality; if an image is low quality to begin with, there may not be much you can do other than finding a better quality version of that same image.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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