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Free, open-source AI image upscaler for desktop, with an optional paid cloud tier for faster batch processing.
AI image upscaler and broad photo/video editing multi-tool, offering free credits and low-cost monthly plans.
Deep-learning image enlarger, especially strong on anime and illustrations, with a free tier and an API.
AI photo tool for unblurring, sharpening, and upscaling images up to 4K, aimed at creators and online sellers.
AI photo and video enhancer that sharpens, upscales, and colorizes old or low-quality images for everyday users and creators.
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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 upscaling and enlarging
- ✦Unblur and enhance tools
- ✦Photo cartoonizer and effects
- ✦Background and object removal
- ✦Video cartoonizer and upscaling
- ✦Free credits plus paid plans
- ✦Deep CNN super-resolution upscaling
- ✦Noise reduction and edge smoothing
- ✦Up to 16x enlargement (paid)
- ✦API access
- ✦Desktop and mobile apps
- ✦Offline enlarging for logged-in users
- ✦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
- ✦Automatic face detail enhancement
- ✦Old photo restoration and colorization
- ✦Noise removal and sharpening
- ✦Background quality boost
- ✦Photo and video upscaling up to 2x
- ✦AI-generated personal portraits
- →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
- →Increasing image resolution
- →Sharpening blurry photos
- →Removing backgrounds or objects
- →Stylizing photos and videos
- →Enlarging anime art and illustrations
- →Upscaling photos without quality loss
- →Batch/API image enlargement
- →Preparing images for print
- →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
- →Restoring damaged or faded family photos
- →Sharpening low-quality social media images
- →Preparing product photos for e-commerce
- →Improving video footage for content creators
- →Creating high-resolution prints from small images