New interpolation algorithm developed by STOIK Imaging makes intelligent zooming possible through analyzing picture content for natural textures, contours, and line art, and applying adapted interpolation methods for specific areas. The result is the ability to enlarge digital images up to 1000% without loss of visual sharpness. The algorithm also allows for creation of smart thumbnails – small copies of originals which could be effectively restored to original resolution with simple interpolation.

Most photo editors handle size reductions quite well, at least if you’re not trying to make a thumbnail of a 10 MP photo. When it comes to photo enlargements, the editors become surprisingly “dumb”. You’ll end up with an enlargement consisting of pixels duplicated as many times as needed to create the enlargement. Their “smart” enlargement algorithms will smooth the edges and apply some sharpening to the final image to create a sense of false detail, or false sharpness. In a word, if image quality is critical for the task, avoid using built-in image enlargement tools available in photo editors.

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