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Free, open-source AI image upscaler for desktop, with an optional paid cloud tier for faster batch processing.
Depositphotos' text-to-image tool that creates licensable images with model, aspect-ratio and style controls.
AI photo editor and enhancer (Pixocial) with upscaling, retouch and many one-click tools; free tier plus a 7-day trial.
AI photo editor for professional photographers offering fast culling, retouching, color grading, and batch editing.
Online photo editor and design platform with AI image/video generation, retouching, background removal and templates.
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No public pricing
No public pricing
Free trial available
No public pricing
Free trial available
- ✦Free, open-source desktop image upscaling app
- ✦Multiple AI upscaling models for different image types
- ✦Batch upscaling of several images at once
- ✦Cloud version with 10x faster processing and unlimited storage
- ✦Support for large resolutions up to 512MP on higher tiers
- ✦Credit-based subscription plans with rollover
- ✦Text-to-image generation
- ✦Selectable AI models
- ✦Aspect-ratio options
- ✦Style presets (photography, art, auto)
- ✦Image reference upload
- ✦Licensable output
- ✦One-click AI enhancement of color, contrast and clarity
- ✦Noise and artifact reduction
- ✦Resolution upscaling
- ✦Category-specific enhancement for portraits, objects, scenery, pets and text
- ✦Post-enhancement editing tools
- ✦Web, mobile and AirBrush Studio desktop availability
- ✦One tool in the AirBrush suite (upscaler, restoration, background remover, face swap, video enhancer) under shared pricing
- ✦AI photo culling
- ✦Per-face portrait retouching
- ✦Color grading and background adjustments
- ✦Batch processing across full sets
- ✦Cross-platform: desktop, iPad, mobile, online
- ✦AI video retouching and gallery sharing
- ✦AI image generator
- ✦AI video generator
- ✦Photo editing and retouching
- ✦Background removal
- ✦AI presentation maker
- ✦Design templates
- →Designers and artists upscaling artwork for print
- →Developers wanting a local, privacy-friendly upscaler
- →Creators needing batch processing of many images
- →Users seeking a free open-source alternative to paid upscaling tools
- →Creating custom stock-style imagery
- →Generating art or photo-style visuals
- →Producing licensed images for commercial use
- →Iterating on visual concepts
- →Enhancing photos for e-commerce and social
- →Restoring old family images
- →Upscaling images for print
- →Edit high-volume shoots like weddings and events
- →Retouch portraits and headshots quickly
- →Batch-apply consistent edits
- →Deliver galleries to clients
- →Editing and enhancing photos
- →Generating AI images and video
- →Creating social and marketing visuals
- →Making presentations and designs