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Free open-source AI image upscaler for desktop, with a cloud option
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Upscayl is an AI image upscaler that enlarges and enhances low-resolution or blurry images. The desktop app for Linux, macOS and Windows is free and open source, and a Cloud offering is available on desktop, mobile and tablet.
You pick an image or folder, choose an upscaling model and scale, and run it. The desktop app does the work on your own machine. The Cloud plan uses credits for upscaling, including larger outputs, and offers cloud storage.
Upscayl is for photographers, designers, print makers and anyone who needs a larger version of a low-resolution image. The open-source desktop app suits people who want a no-cost tool.
The desktop app is free. In the Cloud, the Free Trial includes 10 credits, Pro is $24.99 per month with 300 credits that roll over and upscales up to 256MP, Business adds upscaling up to 512MP, and Custom is quoted by the vendor.
Getimg.ai is a broader AI image platform with generation and editing alongside upscaling. Freepik AI offers a suite of image tools inside a stock-content platform. Slazzer focuses on background removal. Upscayl differs by being open source with a free local desktop version.
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