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MEDIAN FILTER AND PATCH TOOL

This sections explains how to use PictureMan tools for automatic and manual removal of dot-like and linear defects such as dust and scratches from scanned photos.

1. For automatic removal of dust defects visible on the original scanned photo (left) run TOOLS->PROCEEDINGS ->MEDIAN FILTER. The example below is made with filter size 3x3

 

Median filter 3x3
original
After Median filter 3x3
Click to see original picture
2. For precise manual removal of scratches (see marked with arrow on the left picture) use Patch tool (menu TOOLS->FILL AREA->PATCH FILL). Set appropriate size of Patch brush and 'paint' with this tool over the defect.

 

Sample images:

original
after Median filter
after Patch tool

using patch tool
Click to see original picture

 

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