Using the Tools in the Tool Box

Using the Median Tool

The Median tool softens an image and can reduce graininess. The default value of the Median tool is 3, which is the lowest setting, but you can increase the value to 11.

To use the Median tool:

1. In the Image Chart window, display an image.

2. On the Tool Box toolbar, click the Median button. The Median window is displayed.

3. Enter 10 in the Sample size field, and click OK. A modified, softer image is displayed.

4. To revert to the original image, click the Median button again.

Note:  When photos taken with a high-resolution camera are displayed on a flat panel monitor, they appear grainy or pixelated. The Median tool corrects this condition.

Related Topics

Rotating in 90 Degree Increments

Rotating an Image by Degrees

Changing Brightness

Changing the Contrast

Changing the Intensity of Images

Sharpening Images

Changing the Hue

Changing the Saturation Levels

Balancing Contrast and Color

Using the Despeckle Tool

Using the Emboss Tool

Using the Masking Tool

Using the Flip Tool

Using the Mirror Tool

Using the Invert Tool

Using the Grayscale Tool

Using Annotations Tools

Accessing 3D Tools

Skill Sharpeners