4.6 Erode
This image filter makes the black areas smaller.
When it is used, some information of the image's detailed areas is lost.
[Erode Properties] dialog box
Amount
Direction
4-Neighbor
8-Neighbor
Before Erode
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Times Input here the number of times the Erode image filter is to be applied.
When this number is increased, the text and patterns appear finer. Normally, a
setting of "1" is sufficient.
Select here the direction in which Erode is to be applied.
The four pixels at the top, bottom, left and right around the white pixel in the
center are replaced with white.
The eight pixels around the white pixel in the center are replaced with white.
After Erode
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