YouTube Sharpness Enhancer

A userscript that adds a sharpness toggle switch for YouTube.

Features

• Adds an animated toggle switch to enable/disable the sharpness enhancer
• Saves the state of the enhancer for future visits
• Improves the image sharpness of YouTube videos
• Maintains video contrast and brightness

Installation

1. Install a userscript manager extension like Tampermonkey for your browser.
2. Click here to install the script.

Usage

Navigate to a YouTube video and use the Sharpness Enhancer toggle switch in the lower right corner of the video player.

How it works

The script applies a sharpness filter to the video using SVG filters and CSS. It slightly adjusts contrast and brightness to maintain overall video quality while enhancing sharpness.

Before and After Comparison

Comparison 1

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Source: https://www.youtube.com/@LofiGirl

Comparison 2

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Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXb3EKWsInQ

Compatibility

This script is designed for use with YouTube's current layout. It may need updates if YouTube significantly changes its player interface.

Contributing

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome. Feel free to check the issues page if you want to contribute.

License

MIT

Github

Github/youtube-sharpness-enhancer

Author

Kirch

Version

1.4