{"id":69174,"date":"2024-02-29T18:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=69174"},"modified":"2024-02-29T18:04:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T10:04:44","slug":"best-image-upscaler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/best-image-upscaler\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Tools to Upscale Your Images (Review)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remember the days when you\u2019d look at old, grainy photos from your outdated camera or smartphone and feel stuck with their poor quality? Those days are over! With advancements in AI technology, you can now generate entirely new images from scratch<\/a> using prompts, as well as breathe new life into your old, low-resolution pictures. AI-powered image upscaling tools can transform these photos into stunning high-resolution masterpieces.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve spent a considerable amount of time testing and experimenting with various image upscaling software. In this article, I\u2019ll share with you the top 5 image upscaling tools that have impressed me the most. I\u2019ll also provide before-and-after samples to showcase the remarkable improvements these tools can offer. So, if you\u2019re looking to rejuvenate your old, pixelated photos, read on.<\/p>\n

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Overview:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Tool\u2019s Name<\/th>\nIdeal For<\/th>\nPlatform<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Gigapixel AI<\/a><\/td>\nDesktop users who prefer offline functionality<\/td>\nDesktop (Mac \/ Windows)<\/td>\n$99.99 (One-time payment)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upscale.media<\/a><\/td>\nLight users who want to upscale up to 10 images\/day<\/td>\nOnline<\/td>\nFree \/ Starts at $29 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HitPaw Photo Enhancer<\/a><\/td>\nUsers seeking an offline, cost-effective alternative<\/td>\nDesktop (Mac\/Windows)<\/td>\nFree Trial, $19.99\/month, $79.99\/year, $129.99 one-time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AVCLabs Photo Enhancer AI<\/a><\/td>\nDesktop users wanting an all-in-one solution<\/td>\nDesktop (Mac\/Windows)<\/td>\n$19.95\/month, $79.95\/year, $159.90 one-time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pixelcut.ai<\/a><\/td>\nUsers preferring online image upscaling<\/td>\nOnline<\/td>\nFree, $4.99\/month (billed annually), $9.99\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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1. Gigapixel AI<\/a> (Mac \/ Windows)<\/h2>\n

Ideal for:<\/strong> Desktop users who prefer offline functionality and want to upscale images without an internet connection.<\/p>\n

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Gigapixel AI Interface<\/div>\n
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Gigapixel AI, by Topaz Labs, is one of the best image upscaling apps I\u2019ve ever used. The interface is user-friendly and offers a reasonable range of features. Beyond just upscaling, it provides customization options to adjust your images before initiating the upscaling process. The app also has a bulk upscaling feature, which can be useful if you have multiple images to work on.<\/p>\n

A notable feature is the preview function, which displays a side-by-side comparison of the original and upscaled images before completing the process. This is practical for determining the extent of upscaling you might want to apply and for navigating through the app\u2019s settings.<\/p>\n

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In terms of file compatibility, the app supports several types, including JPG, JPEG, TIF, TIFF, PNG, and DNG. It offers preset scaling options like 0.5x, 2x, 4x, and 6x, as well as the ability to set a custom scaling percentage up to 600% of the original size.<\/p>\n

Gigapixel AI includes different AI models to suit various types of images. The \u201cStandard\u201d option is suitable for regular photos, while \u201cArt & CG\u201d is more appropriate for artwork and scanned images. For low-resolution or highly compressed images, there are specific options like \u201cLow Res\u201d and \u201cVery Compressed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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AI Models for Upscaling<\/div>\n
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The app also has some additional features like noise reduction and blurriness removal. It offers face recovery and gamma correction functionalities as well. One practical feature is the ability to add predetermined prefixes and suffixes to the filenames of upscaled images.<\/p>\n

Results:<\/h3>\n

Click image to see it in full resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Original (500\u00d7500 px)<\/strong><\/td>\nUpscaled (4x)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Price:<\/h3>\n

You can download the app for free to test it out, but any images you create will have a large watermark right in the middle. If you want to remove the watermark, the app costs $99.99. This is a one-time payment, and there are no subscription fees.<\/p>\n

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