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upscayl.org
✓ verifiedFreemium
Free, open-source AI image upscaler for desktop, with an optional paid cloud tier for faster batch processing.
899K visits/mo22K saves
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Unblurimage AI
✓ verifiedFreemium
AI photo tool for unblurring, sharpening, and upscaling images up to 4K, aimed at creators and online sellers.
776K visits/mo2.9K saves
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SnapEdit
✓ verifiedFreemium
Browser-based all-in-one photo editor for removing objects, backgrounds, and text, and batch-enhancing images with AI.
1.4M visits/mo27K saves
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Cutout Pro
✓ verifiedFreemium
All-in-one AI suite for photo editing, background removal, upscaling, and image/video generation, aimed at e-commerce and creators.
9.9M visits/mo
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Pixlr
✓ verifiedFreemium
Established browser-based photo and design editor with AI image, video, and audio generation tools.
10M visits/mo
Pricing
Free Trial: $0 (10 credits included)
Pro: $24.99 (300 credits/month, rollover, up to 256MP)
Free trial available
Subscription 50 credits: $3.90/mo
Subscription 200 credits: $8.90/mo
Subscription 500 credits: $12.90/mo
Subscription 1,000 credits: $16.90/mo
One-Time 50 credits: $4.99
One-Time 200 credits: $14.99
One-Time 500 credits: $30
One-Time 2,000 credits: $70
One-Time 5,000 credits: $90
One-Time 10,000 credits: $120
One-Time 30,000 credits: $330
Free: $0/month (10 credits/month, max 1600px export)
Standard: $6/month billed yearly (4,800 credits/year)
PRO: $12/month billed yearly (18,000 credits/year)
No public pricing
Free: $0
Plus: $2.49/month, or $1.99/month billed yearly
Premium: $9.99/month, or $7.99/month billed yearly
Ultra: From $24.99/month, or from $19.99/month billed yearly
Ultra Max: $49.99/month, or $39.99/month billed yearly
Core features
- ✦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-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
- ✦One-touch object and unwanted-text removal
- ✦AI background removal with templates
- ✦Automatic photo enhancement and upscaling
- ✦AI skin retouching
- ✦Batch processing up to 50 photos at once
- ✦API access for automated workflows
- ✦Automatic background removal for photos and video
- ✦AI photo enhancement and upscaling
- ✦Face cutout and portrait/headshot generation
- ✦Text-to-image and image-to-video model access
- ✦E-commerce tools: product staging, virtual try-on, posters
- ✦Developer API plus desktop, mobile, and Shopify apps
- ✦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
Use cases
- →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
- →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
- →Cleaning up social media photos before posting
- →Preparing ecommerce product photos at scale
- →Removing photobombers or distracting objects from images
- →Restoring and sharpening blurry personal photos
- →Prep product photos for online stores
- →Batch-remove backgrounds from images or clips
- →Generate marketing posters and social visuals
- →Create professional headshots from selfies
- →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
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