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# Use the Sharpen component

# Use the Sharpen component {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Sharpen an image to enhance its appearance as part of an automation Workflow by using the Sharpen component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the Sharpen component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Image Utilities components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JLDG~BNnU_7Z~QG3H7AmxQ "Learn about the properties of the Image Utilities components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesImage Utilities.
2. Drag the Sharpen component to the Design surface.
3. Connect the data and control ports of the Sharpen component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (Image) | Takes the image to sharpen from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out (Return) | Returns the sharpened image and passes to the next component. | Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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4. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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