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Images Upscale

Browser-based 2x/4x AI image upscaling for photos, anime and screenshots, with batch/ZIP uploads.

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Overview

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Images Upscale is a browser‑based AI image upscaler that enlarges photos, anime illustrations, product shots and screenshots by 2× or 4×. The service runs entirely online, so you do not need to install any software, and the first two upscales each day are provided for free.

You start by dragging a JPG, PNG or WebP file onto the upload area, or by clicking to browse your computer. Each file may be up to 25 MB, and the interface accepts several files at once or a ZIP archive containing many images. After the upload, you choose a scale factor, 2× for quick previews or 4× for a final high‑resolution version, and select one of four modes: Basic, Photo, Anime or Screenshot. The mode tells the Real‑ESRGAN model which aspects to prioritize, such as natural texture for photos, clean line art for anime, or crisp text edges for UI screenshots. Once you confirm, the AI processes the image on cloud GPUs; typical processing time is five to fifteen seconds, after which a side‑by‑side slider lets you compare the original and the upscaled result. You then download the enhanced file, which is delivered without any watermark.

Every upscale consumes one credit. Free accounts receive two credits each day, which is enough for a few test runs or occasional use. When you need more, you can purchase one‑time credit packs; the credits never expire and there is no recurring subscription. Signed‑in users also have their recent results saved in a temporary workspace for seven days, making it easy to retrieve recent upscales without re‑uploading. Because the AI runs on cloud hardware, the speed of your own computer does not affect processing time, and the service works on any device with a modern browser.

The tool is positioned for users who have small or compressed images, social‑media downloads, old phone photos, thumbnails, screenshots or anime frames, and want to add pixels that improve perceived sharpness. It is useful for e‑commerce sellers needing higher‑resolution product shots, creators who want cleaner anime artwork, or anyone preparing documentation that includes screenshots. The service may not be ideal for professionals who require batch processing of very large files beyond 25 MB, or for those who need unlimited daily upscales without purchasing credits.

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Freemium · from Free daily credits; optional one-time credit packs, no subscription
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Enhance
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • No installation needed; runs fully in the browser
  • Free daily credits enable occasional use without cost
  • Mode selection helps preserve details specific to photos, anime or UI screenshots

Cons

  • Free tier limited to two upscales per day, which may be insufficient for heavy users
  • Pricing details for credit packs are not disclosed on the page
  • Input size capped at 25 MB per file, limiting very high‑resolution sources

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Pricing

  • Pricing model: Freemium
  • Starting price: Free daily credits; optional one-time credit packs, no subscription