Image upscalers are getting more accessible every day, and we now have apps that simplify the process to such an extent that anyone can do it with a couple of clicks.
Upscayl is an open-source, cross-platform app that should be suitable for most scenarios. It doesn’t offer a lot of customization options, but it supports several AI models and even allows you to import your own. It comes with a minimalistic interface and supports batch processing.
Simple upscaling tool
Getting started is easy. You just need to import the image you want to upscale, either via drag and drop or by navigating to its location, select the preferred upscaling model, and then start things up. You’ll be able to track the upscaling process in the preview panel.
Once the job is done, you can compare the original and enhanced images. However, it would be nice if you were able to zoom in while doing so, as it would make it easier to spot differences.
Integrates multiple AI models and can load custom ones
At present, you can choose between Real-ESRGAN, Remacri, UltraMix, UltraSharp, and a digital art model. These can provide different results, but other than selecting the upscaling factor, no other settings can be customized.
If you’ve downloaded your own AI models, you can load them from the app’s settings.
Useful for those who need a quick, straightforward upscaler
Upscayl does a good job most of the time, but upscaling can be quite tricky to get just right. That’s why more complex applications let you customize settings like noise removal and sharpening, which can iron out defects brought on by generating additional pixels.
If you’re looking for an easy way to upscale a few images, and you’re willing to do a bit of trial and error when it comes to finding the right AI model, this app should usually be adequate, but a more advanced tool is needed for in-depth fine-tuning.
What’s New:
Version 2.11.0:
Revamped the Upscayl Backend!
Above 4X scaling is now available! Enjoy up to 16X upscale (4X base and resize after 4X)!
Custom width option has now been updated!
Sidebar can now be made to hide!
No more post-processing! Images are saved only after processing.
JPG and WebP now have lossy and lossless compression! PNG has lossless compression.
Scale option has been added to the main screen now
Added new tile size option in the settings
Updated Upscayl Docs page
Fixed the issue that caused errors for images with non-english characters #770
Changed the logos to SVG for better performance
Did a lot of code refactoring
Added logic to stop resizing for default scales
New error toasts that let you copy the errors easily!
Fixed the upscayl resolution when using custom width/double upscayl
Made slider the default view
Fix ‘remember output folder path’ option: Upscayl will now permanently remember the output path!
Added emojis in the top 2 buttons in settings
Title: Upscayl 2.11.0
Developer: Upscayl
Compatibility: macOS 10.13 or later
Language: English
Includes: Free
Size: 335.47 MB
