4.5 Dilate
This image filter enlarges the black areas. When it is used, the image quality and
legibility of the text are improved.
[Dilate Properties] dialog box
Amount
Direction
4-Neighbor
8-Neighbor
Before Dilate
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Input here the number of times the Dilate image filter is to be applied. When this
number is increased, the text and patterns appear thicker. Normally, a setting
of "1" is sufficient.
Select here the direction in which Dilate is to be applied.
The four pixels at the top, bottom, left and right around the black pixel in the
center are replaced with black.
The eight pixels around the black pixel in the center are replaced with black.
After Dilate
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