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Free, open-source AI image upscaler for desktop, with an optional paid cloud tier for faster batch processing.
Established browser-based photo and design editor with AI image, video, and audio generation tools.
Browser-based AI photo editor bundling background removal, cleanup, upscaling, and multiple AI image generators into one subscription.
Free, no-signup AI tool that removes image backgrounds in batches and outputs transparent PNGs.
Deep-learning image enlarger, especially strong on anime and illustrations, with a free tier and an API.
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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
- ✦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
- ✦AI Cleanup and object removal
- ✦Creative Upscale to 4K and 8K
- ✦AI Image Generator and AI Image Combiner
- ✦AI Portrait Generator and AI Logo Maker
- ✦AI Chat Editor and AI Dance Generator
- ✦Best AI model benchmarked per task
- ✦Commercial use included
- ✦AI background removal
- ✦Batch processing (up to 20 images)
- ✦Transparent PNG output
- ✦Replace background with a solid color
- ✦No account required
- ✦Auto-deletes uploads within 2 hours
- ✦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
- →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
- →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
- →Consolidating background removal, upscaling, and cleanup into one subscription instead of several apps
- →Restoring blurry, low-light, or damaged photos
- →Preparing product or marketing images for commercial use
- →Generating new images, logos, or vector graphics from prompts
- →Prepare product images for stores
- →Create transparent logos and graphics
- →Clean up portraits and profile photos
- →Batch-edit catalog images
- →Enlarging anime art and illustrations
- →Upscaling photos without quality loss
- →Batch/API image enlargement
- →Preparing images for print