nik multimedia today announced nik Sharpener Pro 2.0, the upgrade to the popular nik Sharpener Pro software. Version 2.0 provides an easy way for photographers and digital artists to optimally sharpen their digital images and achieve the “best possible detail” in their final prints. New features in nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 include 16-bit compatibility for sharpening 16-bit images, a larger preview area to allow users to see how the sharpening alters their images, and new tools offering more control of where sharpening is applied to the image. nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 will be available in June with pricing set at US$169.95 for the Inkjet Edition and $329.95 for the Complete Edition.