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How Do I Get Rid of Anti-Aliasing in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 1:29 pm

When you’re working with images in Photoshop, you may find that the edges of your objects appear to be blurry or “antialiased.” This effect is most noticeable when you’re zoomed in on an image, or when you view the image on a monitor with a high pixel density.

While this effect can be desirable in some cases, it can also be distracting or even problematic. Fortunately, there are a few different ways to remove or reduce antialiasing in Photoshop.

One way to reduce antialiasing is to use the Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask filter. This filter allows you to adjust the amount of sharpening, as well as the radius and threshold.

Experiment with these settings until you find a combination that works for your image. Keep in mind that too much sharpening can introduce other artifacts, so use this filter sparingly.

Another way to reduce antialiasing is to use the Filter > Other > High Pass filter. This filter works by finding the edges in an image and then lightening or darkening them.

The radius control determines how wide of an area is affected by the filter. A larger radius will result in more pronounced edges, while a smaller radius will result in more subtle edges. As with the Unsharp Mask filter, too much High Pass filtering can introduce other artifacts, so use this filter sparingly.

If neither of these methods gives you the results you want, you can always try manually retouching the areas that are affected by antialiasing. This can be time-consuming, but it allows you to have complete control over the final results. Simply use the Clone Stamp tool or another retouching tool to paint over the areas that are affected by antialiasing.

PRO TIP: This article provides instructions on how to disable anti-aliasing in Photoshop. However, doing so can lead to artifacts and other issues in your image. Use this technique with caution and only when absolutely necessary.

Conclusion

There are a few different ways to remove or reduce antialiasing in Photoshop. One way is to use the Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask filter.

Another way is to use the Filter > Other > High Pass filter. If neither of these methods gives you the results you want, you can always try manually retouching the areas that are affected by antialiasing.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.