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Free, open-source AI image upscaler for desktop, with an optional paid cloud tier for faster batch processing.
AI image enlarger and enhancer suite for upscaling, denoising, restoration and format conversion, with a free tier.
AI photo editor for professional photographers offering fast culling, retouching, color grading, and batch editing.
AI photo tool for unblurring, sharpening, and upscaling images up to 4K, aimed at creators and online sellers.
Established browser-based photo and design editor with AI image, video, and audio generation tools.
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- ✦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
- ✦AI image enlarger and upscaler
- ✦Denoiser and photo enhancer
- ✦Old-photo repair and colorizer
- ✦Background remover and image extender
- ✦Format converters and basic editors
- ✦Batch processing on paid tiers
- ✦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-powered blur removal and detail sharpening
- ✦Upscaling to 4x or 4K resolution
- ✦Noise reduction for high-ISO or compression artifacts
- ✦Support for PNG, JPG, and HEIC formats
- ✦No sign-up required for basic processing
- ✦Credit-based subscription or one-time purchase options
- ✦Browser-based photo editor (Pixlr Express and Editor)
- ✦AI text-to-image and text-to-video generation
- ✦Generative fill, expand, and object removal
- ✦AI face swap for photos and video
- ✦AI background remover and photo collage maker
- ✦Text-to-speech and speech-to-text audio tools
- →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
- →Upscaling low-resolution images up to 8x
- →Restoring and colorizing old photos
- →Denoising and sharpening photos
- →Batch-enhancing images for work
- →Edit high-volume shoots like weddings and events
- →Retouch portraits and headshots quickly
- →Batch-apply consistent edits
- →Deliver galleries to clients
- →Sharpening product photos for e-commerce listings
- →Preparing images for large-format printing
- →Enhancing social media graphics and posts
- →Cleaning up design assets and visual projects
- →Editing and enhancing photos without installing software
- →Generating marketing images or short video clips from prompts
- →Removing objects or backgrounds from photos
- →Creating photo collages or swapping faces for fun content