How to upscale images

Make small or blurry photos bigger and sharper. An AI model (Real-ESRGAN) redraws fine detail and cleans up noise and JPG artifacts, instead of just stretching the pixels.

  1. Choose your images.
  2. Pick 2× or 4× and the file format.
  3. Click Upscale and download the larger, sharper images.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from resizing?

Ordinary resizing only stretches the pixels, so the result looks soft. The AI model has learned what real edges and textures look like, and fills in sharp detail as it enlarges.

How big can the image be?

The result can be up to about 16 megapixels, for example 4096 × 4096. An image too large for 4× is enlarged 2× instead.

Why is it slow on my device?

The AI runs on your own device. With a modern graphics card (WebGPU, in Chrome and Edge) an image takes seconds. Without one, the processor does the work, which can take a few minutes for large images.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Everything happens in your own browser, on your own device. Your files are never sent to a server, so nobody else can see or keep them.

Is it really free?

Yes. There are no fees, no sign-up, no watermarks added by us and no daily limits. Your device does the work, which is why it can stay free.

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