Upscayl

Upscayl is an AI image upscaling tool for enhancing photos.

Upscayl is an AI image upscaling tool for enhancing photos.

Overview

Upscayl is an AI-powered image-upscaler that converts low-resolution, blurry, or pixelated visuals into high-quality outputs. It offers a free, open-source desktop app and a high-speed cloud service, making advanced image enhancement accessible on any major platform.

Features

AI Upscaling Engine

  • Transforms low-resolution images into sharp, detailed versions.
  • Scales up to 16×, with an optional “Double Upscayl” pass for extra refinement.
  • Multiple AI model styles tailored to different image types.

Output Fidelity

  • Color-accurate processing for print-ready results.
  • Handles very large resolutions without detail loss.

Processing Modes

  • Cross-platform desktop application for offline use (Linux, macOS, Windows).
  • Upscayl Cloud delivers roughly 10× faster upscaling through any modern browser.
  • Unlimited cloud storage for anywhere access to enhanced images.

Workflow Efficiency

  • Batch processing for local and cloud jobs.
  • Customizable settings to fine-tune models, scale factors, and output formats.

Open Source & Cost

  • Core desktop app is completely free and open source.
  • Optional premium cloud plans add speed and storage without mandatory subscriptions.

Use Cases

  • Generate large, print-ready posters from low-resolution social-media graphics for an urgent marketing campaign.
  • Convert archival website screenshots into high-definition images for a historical exhibit.
  • Prepare color-faithful trade-show booth visuals in-house, avoiding external retouching costs.
  • Batch-upgrade thousands of e-commerce thumbnails to meet 4K display standards.
  • Automate upscaling in a continuous design pipeline by pairing the desktop tool with task schedulers.

Pricing

For detailed pricing information, visit Upscayl.

Customer Reviews and Feedback

Users appreciate Upscayl for its effectiveness, ease of use, and the fact that it is free and open-source. The ability to run the application locally is also highlighted as a significant advantage.

“I've been looking everywhere and have settled on Upscayl. It's free, which is a definite bonus, but it also seems better than all the paid ones I tried the trial of!” — @isobelh_art
“Upscayl is free and effective if you simply want to upscale with minimal shifts.” — @jacoblaren
“It's excellent. Besides, it can be run locally, which is good for your security and privacy.” — @ai_artinfocus

Pairing Upscayl with 11x

11x is an AI digital workforce platform that automates B2B go-to-market and sales operations. Its AI agents, Julian and Alice, autonomously engage, qualify, and schedule meetings with leads using behavioral signals—without requiring engineering lift or manual outreach.

Upscayl and 11x can be used together to enhance the quality of visual assets in sales and marketing campaigns. For example, 11x can identify low-resolution images in outreach materials, which can then be processed by Upscayl to produce high-resolution, professional visuals. This ensures that all customer-facing content is of the highest quality, improving engagement and response rates.

Book a demo to see how 11x can identify your ideal buyers, engage decision-makers 24/7, and book meetings on autopilot.

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