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title: "TransformsProvider..::.Sharpen Method "
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# TransformsProvider.Sharpen Method 
 
Applies simple sharpen effect on the image.
 
**Namespace:** [Aurigma.GraphicsMill](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/N_Aurigma_GraphicsMill.htm.md)
 **Assembly:** Aurigma.GraphicsMill (in Aurigma.GraphicsMill.dll)
 
## Syntax
  
```
Public Sub Sharpen ( _strength As Integer _
)
```
 
```csharp
public void Sharpen(int strength
)
```
 
### Parameters
 
 - strength
     - Type: [System.Int32](http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/td2s409d)
Value in range [0, 100] specifying sharpening strength. Minimum value makes no changes, maximum value produces maximum sharpening effect.
 
## Remarks
 You can also use [Sharpen](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/T_Aurigma_GraphicsMill_Transforms_Sharpen.htm.md) class to apply this effect. Besides, you can use more advanced sharpen algorithm implemented in the [UnsharpMask(Single, Single, Single)](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/M_Aurigma_GraphicsMill_TransformsProvider_UnsharpMask_3_8ebc23ce.htm.md) method (and appropriate [UnsharpMask](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/T_Aurigma_GraphicsMill_Transforms_UnsharpMask.htm.md) transform class).
 
## Examples
  
```
'Sharpen the image (strongly)
bitmap.Transforms.Sharpen(95)
```
 
```csharp
//Sharpen the image (strongly)
bitmap.Transforms.Sharpen(95);
```
   
## See Also

### Reference

- [TransformsProvider Class](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/T_Aurigma_GraphicsMill_TransformsProvider.htm.md)
- [Aurigma.GraphicsMill Namespace](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/N_Aurigma_GraphicsMill.htm.md)