Upscaling images without losing quality no longer requires expert editing skills. Web tools like Image Upscaler, Pixelcut, and Nero Software use their “artificial intelligence” technologies to help you increase the resolution of photos and images in just a few clicks.
This feature is especially useful for restoring old photos or shots taken on outdated devices that need enhancement and upscaling. These tools are also handy for webmasters who want to improve image quality or upscale images before printing.
Image Upscaler
Image Upscaler is a site offering a suite of intelligent image editing tools. In addition to enhancing photo quality, the platform provides features for sharpening, background removal, transforming photos into various styles, and more. To use the upscaling feature, visit the site, select the “Upscale Image” option, and click “Try it.” Choose “Add file” to upload your image or simply drag and drop the file into the designated area.
On the right panel, choose whether you want to upscale the image 2× or 4×. These options are available to free users, while paid subscribers can upscale images up to 8×. You can also select the image style: standard or anime. Choose the file format for saving and click “Start Processing.” Free users can enhance up to five images per month.
Pixelcut
Pixelcut is another platform with simple image editing tools. It allows you to upscale images, enhance their quality, remove unwanted objects, change backgrounds, and more. Pixelcut also offers tools for improving images for e-commerce advertising.
To upscale and enhance an image in Pixelcut, go to the site, click “Upscale image” to upload your file, or drag it into the upload area. After processing, click “Download” to save the enhanced image. The free version allows upscaling to 2× only.
Media.io Upscaler
Media.io Upscaler uses AI to increase image resolution, improving quality, clarity, and size. The platform also provides other enhancement tools, including old photo restoration. To use Media.io Upscaler, visit the site, drag your file into the specified area, and select the desired upscaling factor—2×, 4×, or 8×.
To download the processed image, you must register on the platform via Google, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Apple, or email. You also need to purchase credits, starting at $6.99 per month for 100 credits. Each enhancement costs one credit, allowing up to 100 uses at this rate.
AI Image Upscaler
AI Image Upscaler lets you batch-enhance image resolution for JPG, PNG, and WEBP formats. This means you can upload multiple files at once, but batch mode is available only to subscribers. Subscription costs $19 per month when billed annually. Free users can enhance one image at a time.
To get started, create an account on the site and click “Start a free account.” Registration is available via Google or email. Then click “Choose your images” and drag your files into the upload area. After uploading, click “Upload and Start.” Free users can upscale 2×, while subscribers can upscale 4×. Once processing is complete, click “Download” to save your image.
Nero Software
Nero Software offers AI-powered tools for image enhancement and editing. In addition to upscaling, you can restore photos, change colors, remove objects, apply style transformations, and more. To use the image upscaler, visit the site and register by clicking “Sign up.” Registration is available via Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, or PayPal.
After logging in, click “Upload images” or drag files into the upload area. Choose the desired style: standard photo, anime style, standard (for landscapes), or business (for professional images with text). Select 2× or 4× upscaling and click “Start.” Once processing is finished, click “Download” to save the enhanced image.
