[Feature Request] Add sharpening parameter for image derivatives #2198

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Piwigo Feature Request: Sharpening Parameter for Derivatives

Author : Gotcha (Piwigo Mosaic plugin)
Date : 2026-03-03
Repository : https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo
Type : Feature Request

Summary

Request the addition of a configurable sharpening parameter (unsharp mask) in Piwigo when generating derivative images. This would significantly improve the perceived quality and sharpness of thumbnails and resized images without major performance degradation.

Technical Context

Current State

Piwigo currently uses an image processing pipeline based on GD or ImageMagick:

Loading the source image
Rotation (if necessary, via EXIF)
Cropping (according to derivative mode)
Resizing (resampling via Lanczos/bicubic)
Sharpening (❌ NOT implemented)
Watermarking (optional)
JPEG compression and saving

Observed Problem

After resizing (step 4), images appear soft without visual acuity, even with:

High-quality ImageMagick (6.9.13+)
High JPEG quality (90-98%)
Lanczos algorithm enabled

Technical cause : Resampling alone is insufficient. Unsharp mask (sharpening) is the standard complement to any professional image processing pipeline to restore acuity lost during downsampling.

Proof of Concept

Manual resizing test with XnView:

Original source image: 3840×2088
Target derivative: 512×512 (Piwigo Medium)
Resampling: Lanczos (identical to ImageMagick)
Result without sharpening : Soft, lacks definition
Result with unsharp mask (0.5×1+1.5+0.05) : Well-defined, sharp, no artifacts

Conclusion : Adding sharpening makes a major perceptible and measurable difference.

Proposed Solution

1. Add an `image_sharpening` Parameter

In Admin > Images, add a selector or slider for sharpening:

Derivative Sharpening
├─ Disabled (default, compatibility)
├─ Light (unsharp 0.3)
├─ Moderate (unsharp 0.5) ← Recommended
└─ Strong (unsharp 0.8)

Or advanced mode with 3 parameters:

Radius (0.5 to 2.0) — extent of the filter
Amount (0.5 to 2.0) — strength of sharpening
Threshold (0 to 0.1) — noise-reduction threshold

2. Implementation in `i.php`

Add after the resizing step (line ~556 of i.php):

// Sharpening (after resize, before watermark)
if ($params->sharpen && $changes)
{
  $changes += $image->sharpen($params->sharpen);
  $timing['sharpen'] = time_step($step);
}

Reuse the existing pwg_image::sharpen() method (already used for custom derivatives).

3. Per-Derivative Configuration (optional, future)

Allow different values per derivative type:

$conf['derivative_sharpen'] = array(
  'thumbnail' => 0.3,  // Lightly
  'small'     => 0.5,  // Moderately
  'medium'    => 0.6,  // More
  'large'     => 0.8,  // Strong
);

Advantages

Aspect	Detail
Perceptual	Very visible improvement in sharpness, especially for galleries/portfolios
Free	No additional dependencies (ImageMagick supports it natively)
Performance	Minimal CPU impact (~+5-10% per derivative, negligible with caching)
Compatibility	Works with both GD AND ImageMagick (via convolution matrix)
Reversible	Optional parameter, disabled by default → no breaking change
User Happiness	Solves a common frustration: "My gallery images lack sharpness"

Restrictions & Limitations

Graphics Libraries

Library	Support	Detail
ImageMagick CLI (ext_imagick)	✅ Native	Via `-sharpen` or `-unsharp`
Imagick PHP (imagick)	✅ Native	Via `Imagick::sharpenImage()`
GD	⚠️ Limited	Via `imageconvolution()` (convolution matrix)

GD: Limitations

GD has no native unsharp mask function; must use imageconvolution() with a matrix:

// Simple sharpening matrix
$kernel = array(
  array(0, -1, 0),
  array(-1, 5, -1),
  array(0, -1, 0)
);
imageconvolution($image, $kernel, 1, 0);

Problem : Less flexible and less precise than ImageMagick. With GD, sharpening can create halos or artifacts if misconfigured.

Recommendation :

ImageMagick/Imagick → full support
GD → disable sharpening or use a very light version

Risk of Artifacts

Misconfigured sharpening creates visible halos and artifacts around edges. Hence the importance of threshold (noise-reduction threshold) to avoid amplifying JPEG noise.

Example of safe unsharp mask : -unsharp 0.5x1+1.5+0.05

Radius: 0.5 (small, local)
Sigma: 1
Amount: 1.5 (moderate)
Threshold: 0.05 (anti-noise)

Performance Impact

Caching and i.php

Sharpening is applied only once when the derivative is generated (in i.php). The file is then cached and reused. Therefore:

1st request for an image → sharpening applied (~+50-100ms with ImageMagick)
Subsequent requests → cache read (no overhead)

Real impact : Negligible for installations with working caches.

Edge Case: Bulk Regeneration

If all derivatives are forcibly regenerated (after parameter change), server cost increases but remains acceptable:

Gallery of 10,000 images × 4 derivatives = 40,000 files
At ~80ms per sharpening → ~55 minutes single-threaded
With parallelization → ~10-15 minutes

Viable with a CRON task or admin job.

Before/After

Without Sharpening (Current State)

Resized image 512×512 (Medium)
├─ JPEG compression 95%
├─ Lanczos resampling
└─ Result: Soft, lacks definition

With Sharpening (Proposed)

Resized image 512×512 (Medium)
├─ JPEG compression 95%
├─ Lanczos resampling
├─ Unsharp mask (0.5×1+1.5+0.05)
└─ Result: Well-defined, restored acuity, natural

Estimated Implementation

Phase	Effort	Detail
UI Design	2h	Add parameter to Admin > Images
i.php Code	1h	Integrate sharpening call
GD Fallback	2h	Implement convolution matrix
Testing	3h	GD, ImageMagick, GD+sharpening, perf
Docs	1h	Document parameter, recommendations
Total	~9h	Realistic for a PR

Priority Use Cases

Photo galleries/portfolios — sharpening disabled by default, can be enabled for better rendering
Layout plugins (like Mosaic) — automatically benefit from better thumbnails
Shared hosting — "Performance vs Quality" option visible in admin

Implementation Suggestions

Option 1: Simple (Recommended for MVP)

Single parameter: image_sharpening (0 = off, 1 = moderate)
Pre-configured values, no fine control
ImageMagick support prioritized, GD optional

Option 2: Advanced (Future)

3 sliders: radius, amount, threshold
Real-time preview in admin
Per-derivative-type configuration
Saveable presets

Points for Discussion

Backward compatibility : Disable by default, opt-in only
Default value : Which preset to recommend (light/moderate)?
GD support : Support or disable for GD?
Regeneration : Interface to regenerate existing derivatives with new sharpening?

External References

ImageMagick unsharp mask : https://imagemagick.org/script/command-line-options.php#sharpen
Gimp unsharp mask : https://docs.gimp.org/2.10/en/gimp-filters-enhance-sharpen.html
Adobe Lightroom sharpening : Uses unsharp mask in systematic post-processing

Conclusion

Adding a sharpening parameter is a legitimate request to improve the perceived quality of images without major impact on performance or compatibility. It's a natural and expected complement to a modern image processing pipeline.

Piwigo currently lacks a standard step present in all professional tools (Lightroom, Photoshop, even Gimp includes it).

Recommended priority : ⭐ Medium (non-critical UX improvement but highly requested)

# Piwigo Feature Request: Sharpening Parameter for Derivatives **Author** : Gotcha (Piwigo Mosaic plugin) **Date** : 2026-03-03 **Repository** : https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo **Type** : Feature Request --- ## Summary Request the addition of a **configurable sharpening parameter (unsharp mask)** in Piwigo when generating derivative images. This would significantly improve the perceived quality and sharpness of thumbnails and resized images without major performance degradation. --- ## Technical Context ### Current State Piwigo currently uses an image processing pipeline based on GD or ImageMagick: 1. **Loading** the source image 2. **Rotation** (if necessary, via EXIF) 3. **Cropping** (according to derivative mode) 4. **Resizing** (resampling via Lanczos/bicubic) 5. **Sharpening** (❌ **NOT implemented**) 6. **Watermarking** (optional) 7. **JPEG compression** and saving ### Observed Problem After resizing (step 4), images appear **soft** without visual acuity, even with: - High-quality ImageMagick (6.9.13+) - High JPEG quality (90-98%) - Lanczos algorithm enabled **Technical cause** : Resampling alone is insufficient. Unsharp mask (sharpening) is the standard complement to any professional image processing pipeline to restore acuity lost during downsampling. ### Proof of Concept Manual resizing test with **XnView**: - Original source image: 3840×2088 - Target derivative: 512×512 (Piwigo Medium) - Resampling: Lanczos (identical to ImageMagick) - **Result without sharpening** : Soft, lacks definition - **Result with unsharp mask (0.5×1+1.5+0.05)** : Well-defined, sharp, no artifacts **Conclusion** : Adding sharpening makes a **major perceptible and measurable difference**. --- ## Proposed Solution ### 1. Add an `image_sharpening` Parameter In `Admin > Images`, add a **selector or slider** for sharpening: ``` Derivative Sharpening ├─ Disabled (default, compatibility) ├─ Light (unsharp 0.3) ├─ Moderate (unsharp 0.5) ← Recommended └─ Strong (unsharp 0.8) ``` Or advanced mode with 3 parameters: - **Radius** (0.5 to 2.0) — extent of the filter - **Amount** (0.5 to 2.0) — strength of sharpening - **Threshold** (0 to 0.1) — noise-reduction threshold ### 2. Implementation in `i.php` Add after the resizing step (line ~556 of i.php): ```php // Sharpening (after resize, before watermark) if ($params->sharpen && $changes) { $changes += $image->sharpen($params->sharpen); $timing['sharpen'] = time_step($step); } ``` Reuse the existing `pwg_image::sharpen()` method (already used for custom derivatives). ### 3. Per-Derivative Configuration (optional, future) Allow different values per derivative type: ```php $conf['derivative_sharpen'] = array( 'thumbnail' => 0.3, // Lightly 'small' => 0.5, // Moderately 'medium' => 0.6, // More 'large' => 0.8, // Strong ); ``` --- ## Advantages | Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | **Perceptual** | **Very visible** improvement in sharpness, especially for galleries/portfolios | | **Free** | No additional dependencies (ImageMagick supports it natively) | | **Performance** | Minimal CPU impact (~+5-10% per derivative, negligible with caching) | | **Compatibility** | Works with both GD AND ImageMagick (via convolution matrix) | | **Reversible** | Optional parameter, disabled by default → no breaking change | | **User Happiness** | Solves a common frustration: "My gallery images lack sharpness" | --- ## Restrictions & Limitations ### Graphics Libraries | Library | Support | Detail | |---------|---------|--------| | **ImageMagick CLI** (ext_imagick) | ✅ Native | Via `-sharpen` or `-unsharp` | | **Imagick PHP** (imagick) | ✅ Native | Via `Imagick::sharpenImage()` | | **GD** | ⚠️ Limited | Via `imageconvolution()` (convolution matrix) | ### GD: Limitations GD has no native unsharp mask function; must use `imageconvolution()` with a matrix: ```php // Simple sharpening matrix $kernel = array( array(0, -1, 0), array(-1, 5, -1), array(0, -1, 0) ); imageconvolution($image, $kernel, 1, 0); ``` **Problem** : Less flexible and less precise than ImageMagick. With GD, sharpening can create **halos** or **artifacts** if misconfigured. **Recommendation** : - ImageMagick/Imagick → full support - GD → disable sharpening or use a very light version ### Risk of Artifacts Misconfigured sharpening creates visible **halos** and **artifacts** around edges. Hence the importance of **threshold** (noise-reduction threshold) to avoid amplifying JPEG noise. **Example of safe unsharp mask** : `-unsharp 0.5x1+1.5+0.05` - Radius: 0.5 (small, local) - Sigma: 1 - Amount: 1.5 (moderate) - Threshold: 0.05 (anti-noise) --- ## Performance Impact ### Caching and i.php Sharpening is applied **only once** when the derivative is generated (in i.php). The file is then **cached** and reused. Therefore: - 1st request for an image → sharpening applied (~+50-100ms with ImageMagick) - Subsequent requests → cache read (no overhead) **Real impact** : Negligible for installations with working caches. ### Edge Case: Bulk Regeneration If all derivatives are forcibly regenerated (after parameter change), server cost increases but remains acceptable: - Gallery of 10,000 images × 4 derivatives = 40,000 files - At ~80ms per sharpening → ~55 minutes single-threaded - With parallelization → ~10-15 minutes Viable with a CRON task or admin job. --- ## Before/After ### Without Sharpening (Current State) ``` Resized image 512×512 (Medium) ├─ JPEG compression 95% ├─ Lanczos resampling └─ Result: Soft, lacks definition ``` ### With Sharpening (Proposed) ``` Resized image 512×512 (Medium) ├─ JPEG compression 95% ├─ Lanczos resampling ├─ Unsharp mask (0.5×1+1.5+0.05) └─ Result: Well-defined, restored acuity, natural ``` --- ## Estimated Implementation | Phase | Effort | Detail | |-------|--------|--------| | **UI Design** | 2h | Add parameter to Admin > Images | | **i.php Code** | 1h | Integrate sharpening call | | **GD Fallback** | 2h | Implement convolution matrix | | **Testing** | 3h | GD, ImageMagick, GD+sharpening, perf | | **Docs** | 1h | Document parameter, recommendations | | **Total** | ~9h | Realistic for a PR | --- ## Priority Use Cases 1. **Photo galleries/portfolios** — sharpening disabled by default, can be enabled for better rendering 2. **Layout plugins (like Mosaic)** — automatically benefit from better thumbnails 3. **Shared hosting** — "Performance vs Quality" option visible in admin --- ## Implementation Suggestions ### Option 1: Simple (Recommended for MVP) - Single parameter: `image_sharpening` (0 = off, 1 = moderate) - Pre-configured values, no fine control - ImageMagick support prioritized, GD optional ### Option 2: Advanced (Future) - 3 sliders: radius, amount, threshold - Real-time preview in admin - Per-derivative-type configuration - Saveable presets --- ## Points for Discussion - **Backward compatibility** : Disable by default, opt-in only - **Default value** : Which preset to recommend (light/moderate)? - **GD support** : Support or disable for GD? - **Regeneration** : Interface to regenerate existing derivatives with new sharpening? --- ## External References - **ImageMagick unsharp mask** : https://imagemagick.org/script/command-line-options.php#sharpen - **Gimp unsharp mask** : https://docs.gimp.org/2.10/en/gimp-filters-enhance-sharpen.html - **Adobe Lightroom sharpening** : Uses unsharp mask in systematic post-processing --- ## Conclusion Adding a sharpening parameter is a **legitimate request** to improve the perceived quality of images without major impact on performance or compatibility. It's a natural and expected complement to a modern image processing pipeline. Piwigo currently lacks a standard step present in all professional tools (Lightroom, Photoshop, even Gimp includes it). **Recommended priority** : ⭐ Medium (non-critical UX improvement but highly requested)

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adam commented

2026-10-05 01:09:27 +02:00

Advanced Unsharp Mask Parameters — Technical Note

Version: 1.0
Date: 2026-03-05
Audience: Image processing engineers, system administrators, advanced Piwigo users

Overview

The unsharp mask (USM) is the industry-standard technique for sharpening images after resampling. It works by subtracting a blurred copy of the image from the original, then adding this difference back with controlled intensity. Four parameters control this process.

The Four Classical Parameters

1. Radius (pixels)

Range: 0.1 to 5.0 pixels
Meaning: The extent of the blur applied when creating the difference mask. Larger values sharpen broader features; smaller values sharpen fine details.
Visual impact:
- 0.5 px → targets fine edges, preserves texture
- 1.0–2.0 px → balanced, sharpens both edges and texture
- 3.0+ px → affects large features, risk of halos

2. Sigma (standard deviation)

Range: 0.1 to 3.0
Meaning: Controls the shape of the gaussian blur. Works in tandem with Radius to define the filter's frequency response. Often fixed (1.0) in many implementations.
Visual impact: Rarely adjusted independently. Typically left at 1.0 for optimal Gaussian distribution.

3. Amount (force / strength)

Range: 0.5 to 3.0
Meaning: Multiplier for the sharpening effect. Higher values apply stronger sharpening.
Visual impact:
- 0.5 → very subtle, nearly unperceptible
- 1.0–1.5 → natural, moderate enhancement
- 2.0+ → aggressive, risk of halos and over-sharpening

4. Threshold (noise suppression)

Range: 0 to 0.1
Meaning: Only pixels with contrast above this threshold are sharpened. Prevents amplification of JPEG noise and artifacts.
Visual impact:
- 0.0 → sharpen everything (max artifact risk)
- 0.05 → good balance, suppresses minor noise
- 0.1+ → heavy noise suppression, may reduce fine texture

Recommended Settings

Safe, general-purpose unsharp mask:

Radius:    0.5
Sigma:     1.0
Amount:    1.5
Threshold: 0.05

ImageMagick command-line equivalent:

convert input.jpg -unsharp 0.5x1+1.5+0.05 output.jpg

This balances sharpening intensity with artifact prevention, suitable for both photographs and graphic content.

Backend Compatibility

Engine	Support	Details
ImageMagick (command-line)	✅ Full	`-unsharp radius×sigma+amount+threshold` syntax; all 4 parameters available
Imagick PHP (PECL extension)	✅ Full	`Imagick::unsharpMaskImage($radius, $sigma, $amount, $threshold)` method
GD (built-in PHP)	⚠️ Limited	No native unsharp mask; requires 3×3 convolution matrix approximation only

GD Limitations and Current Implementation

GD lacks native unsharp mask support. Alternative approaches:

Convolution Matrix (Current Piwigo fallback)

Simple sharpen matrix:
 0  -1   0
-1   5  -1
 0  -1   0

Limitations:

Only 3×3 kernel (Radius effectively fixed at ~0.5 px)
No Sigma, Amount, or Threshold control
Less flexible than true unsharp mask
Risk of visible halos on low-quality JPEG

Why Piwigo Uses This Approach

Multi-backend compatibility: Works on installations limited to GD
Predictable overhead: Convolution matrix is CPU-efficient
Simplicity: Avoids complex mathematical libraries
Fallback strategy: Single matrix handles 80% of use cases adequately

When to Use Four Parameters

Four-parameter unsharp mask is relevant only when:

Backend: ImageMagick or Imagick PHP available
Administrator: Technical knowledge of image processing
Use case: Custom derivative pipeline requiring fine-tuned sharpening

For standard Piwigo installations, the simple convolution matrix suffices and avoids configuration complexity.

Advanced case example: A photography-focused site regenerating derivatives with custom presets:

Thumbnails: aggressive sharpening (Radius 0.5, Amount 2.0)
Medium: balanced (Radius 0.8, Amount 1.5, Threshold 0.05)
Large: subtle (Radius 1.0, Amount 1.0, Threshold 0.1)

Such flexibility requires ImageMagick and custom code, not built-in Piwigo UI.

Performance Impact

Generation time: +50–100 ms per derivative (ImageMagick) / +20–40 ms (GD convolution)
Cached derivatives: No runtime impact after first generation
CPU cost: Negligible on modern hardware; roughly 2–5% additional load during batch regeneration

Key Takeaway

The unsharp mask is fundamental to image quality in professional workflows. While all four parameters offer fine-grained control, most installations benefit from one or two preset configurations combined with a convolution matrix fallback. Only technically advanced setups require independent tuning of Radius, Sigma, Amount, and Threshold.

# Advanced Unsharp Mask Parameters — Technical Note **Version**: 1.0 **Date**: 2026-03-05 **Audience**: Image processing engineers, system administrators, advanced Piwigo users --- ## Overview The unsharp mask (USM) is the industry-standard technique for sharpening images after resampling. It works by subtracting a blurred copy of the image from the original, then adding this difference back with controlled intensity. Four parameters control this process. --- ## The Four Classical Parameters ### 1. **Radius** (pixels) - **Range**: 0.1 to 5.0 pixels - **Meaning**: The extent of the blur applied when creating the difference mask. Larger values sharpen broader features; smaller values sharpen fine details. - **Visual impact**: - 0.5 px → targets fine edges, preserves texture - 1.0–2.0 px → balanced, sharpens both edges and texture - 3.0+ px → affects large features, risk of halos ### 2. **Sigma** (standard deviation) - **Range**: 0.1 to 3.0 - **Meaning**: Controls the shape of the gaussian blur. Works in tandem with Radius to define the filter's frequency response. Often fixed (1.0) in many implementations. - **Visual impact**: Rarely adjusted independently. Typically left at **1.0** for optimal Gaussian distribution. ### 3. **Amount** (force / strength) - **Range**: 0.5 to 3.0 - **Meaning**: Multiplier for the sharpening effect. Higher values apply stronger sharpening. - **Visual impact**: - 0.5 → very subtle, nearly unperceptible - 1.0–1.5 → natural, moderate enhancement - 2.0+ → aggressive, risk of halos and over-sharpening ### 4. **Threshold** (noise suppression) - **Range**: 0 to 0.1 - **Meaning**: Only pixels with contrast above this threshold are sharpened. Prevents amplification of JPEG noise and artifacts. - **Visual impact**: - 0.0 → sharpen everything (max artifact risk) - 0.05 → good balance, suppresses minor noise - 0.1+ → heavy noise suppression, may reduce fine texture --- ## Recommended Settings **Safe, general-purpose unsharp mask**: ``` Radius: 0.5 Sigma: 1.0 Amount: 1.5 Threshold: 0.05 ``` **ImageMagick command-line equivalent**: ```bash convert input.jpg -unsharp 0.5x1+1.5+0.05 output.jpg ``` This balances sharpening intensity with artifact prevention, suitable for both photographs and graphic content. --- ## Backend Compatibility | Engine | Support | Details | |--------|---------|---------| | **ImageMagick** (command-line) | ✅ Full | `-unsharp radius×sigma+amount+threshold` syntax; all 4 parameters available | | **Imagick PHP** (PECL extension) | ✅ Full | `Imagick::unsharpMaskImage($radius, $sigma, $amount, $threshold)` method | | **GD** (built-in PHP) | ⚠️ Limited | No native unsharp mask; requires 3×3 convolution matrix approximation only | --- ## GD Limitations and Current Implementation GD lacks native unsharp mask support. Alternative approaches: ### Convolution Matrix (Current Piwigo fallback) ``` Simple sharpen matrix: 0 -1 0 -1 5 -1 0 -1 0 ``` **Limitations**: - Only 3×3 kernel (Radius effectively fixed at ~0.5 px) - No Sigma, Amount, or Threshold control - Less flexible than true unsharp mask - Risk of visible halos on low-quality JPEG ### Why Piwigo Uses This Approach 1. **Multi-backend compatibility**: Works on installations limited to GD 2. **Predictable overhead**: Convolution matrix is CPU-efficient 3. **Simplicity**: Avoids complex mathematical libraries 4. **Fallback strategy**: Single matrix handles 80% of use cases adequately --- ## When to Use Four Parameters **Four-parameter unsharp mask is relevant only when**: - Backend: **ImageMagick or Imagick PHP available** - Administrator: **Technical knowledge** of image processing - Use case: **Custom derivative pipeline** requiring fine-tuned sharpening For standard Piwigo installations, the simple convolution matrix suffices and avoids configuration complexity. **Advanced case example**: A photography-focused site regenerating derivatives with custom presets: - Thumbnails: aggressive sharpening (Radius 0.5, Amount 2.0) - Medium: balanced (Radius 0.8, Amount 1.5, Threshold 0.05) - Large: subtle (Radius 1.0, Amount 1.0, Threshold 0.1) Such flexibility requires ImageMagick and custom code, not built-in Piwigo UI. --- ## Performance Impact - **Generation time**: +50–100 ms per derivative (ImageMagick) / +20–40 ms (GD convolution) - **Cached derivatives**: No runtime impact after first generation - **CPU cost**: Negligible on modern hardware; roughly 2–5% additional load during batch regeneration --- ## Key Takeaway The unsharp mask is fundamental to image quality in professional workflows. While all four parameters offer fine-grained control, most installations benefit from one or two preset configurations combined with a convolution matrix fallback. Only technically advanced setups require independent tuning of Radius, Sigma, Amount, and Threshold.

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Hi @Gotcha26

I don't understand what the difference is with :

(please make a human response, not a 10 minutes long to read IA response, thanks)

Hi @Gotcha26 I don't understand what the difference is with : <img width="472" height="738" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c5b05626-9675-4dce-9dca-fe199f0512b5" /> (please make a human response, not a 10 minutes long to read IA response, thanks)

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[Feature Request] Add sharpening parameter for image derivatives #2198

Piwigo Feature Request: Sharpening Parameter for Derivatives

Summary

Technical Context

Current State

Observed Problem

Proof of Concept

Proposed Solution

1. Add an image_sharpening Parameter

2. Implementation in i.php

3. Per-Derivative Configuration (optional, future)

Advantages

Restrictions & Limitations

Graphics Libraries

GD: Limitations

Risk of Artifacts

Performance Impact

Caching and i.php

Edge Case: Bulk Regeneration

Before/After

Without Sharpening (Current State)

With Sharpening (Proposed)

Estimated Implementation

Priority Use Cases

Implementation Suggestions

Option 1: Simple (Recommended for MVP)

Option 2: Advanced (Future)

Points for Discussion

External References

Conclusion

Advanced Unsharp Mask Parameters — Technical Note

Overview

The Four Classical Parameters

1. Radius (pixels)

2. Sigma (standard deviation)

3. Amount (force / strength)

4. Threshold (noise suppression)

Recommended Settings

Backend Compatibility

GD Limitations and Current Implementation

Convolution Matrix (Current Piwigo fallback)

Why Piwigo Uses This Approach

When to Use Four Parameters

Performance Impact

Key Takeaway

1. Add an `image_sharpening` Parameter

2. Implementation in `i.php`