Sharpener Pro 3
Sharpener Pro 3 was a professional image sharpening plugin and standalone application developed by Google (formerly Nik Software before Google's acquisition). It was designed for photographers and graphic designers who needed advanced sharpening capabilities beyond what standard photo editing software provided. The software used sophisticated algorithms to enhance image detail and clarity while minimizing artifacts, making it popular among professional photographers for print preparation and digital image optimization. It was part of the larger Nik Collection suite of photo editing tools.
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1 suggestionThis app appears to be discontinued. Google acquired Nik Software and eventually discontinued active development of the Nik Collection, including Sharpener Pro 3. The search results show no evidence of current development or Apple Silicon support. For professional image sharpening, consider Topaz Sharpen AI, which offers advanced AI-powered sharpening capabilities and runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs. It provides similar professional-grade sharpening with more modern algorithms. Alternatively, Adobe Photoshop's built-in sharpening tools or ON1 Photo RAW (both Apple Silicon native) offer capable sharpening features for most professional workflows.
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