iPhone and Android photo fix 101: How to save blurry pictures
Ever had one of those “oops” moments taking pictures? Your hand wobbles and the photo is as elusive as a Bigfoot sighting. (Or, in my case, my dog Abby doing something super cute.)
Before you rush to hit delete, hang tight! I’ve got a few helpful tricks to fix blurry photos.
Step 1: Built-in tools
Here’s the deal — most phones have a built-in “sharpness” feature. If you’re looking for the quickest fix, this is probably it! You don’t want to go overboard, but it works if your blur is minimal.
For iPhone:
- Open the Photos app and select the blurry photo.
- Tap the Edit button in the top right corner.
- Scroll through the Adjust menu until you find Sharpness.
- Now, slide your finger left or right on the bar to make the photo sharper.
- When you’re happy, tap Done in the bottom right corner.
For Android (Note: Steps vary based on your phone):
- Open the Gallery app and choose the blurry photo.
- Tap the Edit icon in the bottom row.
- Tap the Brightness icon and scroll until you find Sharpness.
- Slide your finger left or right on the bar to make the photo sharper.
- When you’re happy, tap Save in the top right corner.
FYI, newer Android phones might have an additional Unblur feature. You’ll find this in your Gallery Tools. Like the sharpness feature, simply adjust the slider to improve the image.
Step 2: Third-party apps
If your phone’s built-in tools aren’t quite cutting it, you can always give a third-party app a whirl to crank up that picture clarity.
Here’s an example using the Picsart app:
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