PPT 2010 has lots of great Photoshop-like effects built into the application. This post is highlighting the SHARPEN AND SOFTEN filter in a real-world situation.
Here is my original image.
![](https://thepowerpointblog.com/media/blogs/all/10_Sept/Sharpen1.jpg)
Here is the effects applied to stylize the image (rounded corners, bevel, reflection, etc.). All looks great, but look at the face – it is not as crisp and defined.
![](https://thepowerpointblog.com/media/blogs/all/10_Sept/Sharpen2.jpg)
With the image selected go to FORMAT >> ADJUST section >> CORRECTIONS
![](https://thepowerpointblog.com/media/blogs/all/10_Sept/Sharpen3.jpg)
Looking at the top row is the SHARPEN AND SOFTEN quick options. The highlighted box shows what is currently applied to the image. I am going to click and apply the far right option which is a much greater sharpen filter.
![](https://thepowerpointblog.com/media/blogs/all/10_Sept/Sharpen5.jpg)
Here is the same image, same stylizing effects, but with the greater sharpen filter setting. The bevel is there, the reflection is there and the face is super crisp.
![](https://thepowerpointblog.com/media/blogs/all/10_Sept/Sharpen4.jpg)
– Troy @ TLC