First, open that fuzzy mess in Photoshop. Go to Filter > Sharpen > Shake Reduction. Yes, it’s that simple—Adobe did the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.
This tool is like a detective that figures out exactly how you jiggled the camera. It analyzes the blur and tries to reverse it. It’s basically a time machine for your oops moment.
Let it do its thing. You’ll see a preview that will probably make you gasp. If it looks good, just click OK and skip to the victory dance.
Fine-Tuning: Don’t Be a Hero
If the result is still a little soft, look for the Blur Trace settings inside that same filter. Play with the Blur Scale slider—it controls how much shake the algorithm thinks happened.
Imagine you’re tuning a guitar string. Too much, and you’ll get weird halos (ghost edges). Too little, and it stays blurry. You want the Goldilocks zone: just right.
Pro tip: Zoom in to 100% while you adjust. You’re looking for crisp details on eyes, text, or leaves, not a cartoonish glow.
