If you’re like most photographers, you probably sharpen your images in Lightroom every time you make a change to them. But is that always necessary? There are a few factors to consider when deciding how often to sharpen your images in Lightroom. The first is the resolution of your image. If your image is at high resolution (4,000 pixels or more), then sharpening won’t make much of a difference. In fact, it might even cause some degradation. On the other hand, if your image is at lower resolution (300 pixels or less), then sharpening will help to improve the clarity and detail in your image. So, if you have an image that’s been reduced in size for some reason (like when you export it as a JPEG), then you’ll want to sharpen it. Another factor to consider is how much editing has been done to the image. If there are only minor changes made, then sharpening won’t be necessary. However, if there are major edits made (like adding text or changing the exposure), then sharpening will help to restore the original appearance of the image. So, what’s the best way to determine whether or not to sharpen an image in Lightroom? It really depends on the specific situation and on the resolution and editing level of the image. But generally speaking, if an image is at least 300 pixels wide and doesn’t need major restoration work, then it’s usually safe to sharpen it using default settings in Lightroom ..
