

Either way, enter a value of 1 for each slider and then slowly drag each slider rightward until you produce a pleasing result (each image is different so this part requires experimentation). In CS6 or later, choose Filter > Filter Gallery, locate the Artistic category and single-click the Poster Edges icon (in CS5, choose Filter > Artistic > Poster Edges). To accentuate the high-contrast edges in the photo, we’ll use the Poster Edges filter. Notice the special badge that appears on the layer’s thumbnail (circled here).

Next, convert the newly stamped layer into a Smart Object by choosing Filter > Convert for Smart Filters. Smarten upĬreate a stamped copy of your existing layers by activating the topmost layer and pressing Shift-Option-Command-E. A value of 10 pixels was used on this 2500×2700 pixel image. Choose Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and in the resulting dialog box, enter a fairly small amount in the Radius field and then click OK.
