Guide to Upscaling Images with AI

What is AI upscaling?

Upscaling is a feature that uses our own fine-tuned AI model to recreate an identical-looking picture with an increased resolution - 4x higher than the original. No visual changes are made to the original image in the upscaling process. That is because upscaling, unlike image generation, does not use a diffusion-based process.

Note that upscaling differs from generating images using our High-Res feature. But of course, you can upscale images previously generated with it.

You can upscale an image only once, and the maximum resolution that can be upscaled is 1536×1536 pixels. This means that with getimg.ai you can create images with resolution up to 6144×6144 pixels.

How to upscale images with getimg.ai?

There are two main ways to upscale your images using getimg.ai's AI tools: through AI Generator or Image Editor.

Upscaling with AI Generator

This method is perfect for quickly enhancing images you've created using the AI Generator without leaving the page. Here's how to do it:

1. Navigate to the AI Generator tool at the top of the page or click here.

2. Locate the image you wish to upscale within your generated results.

3. Look for the three dots in the upper right corner of your chosen image and click to open the context menu.

4. From the menu options, select "Upscale x4".

Within moments, you'll have a high-quality image four times larger than your original creation, with enhanced clarity and detail.

Upscaling with Image Editor

AI Image Editor is your go-to tool for a more versatile approach that allows you to upscale any image and further refine it. Follow these steps:

1. Access the Image Editor by selecting it from the top of the page or clicking here.

2. Upload an image by dropping it onto the workspace, selecting one from your device, or using the "Use in Image Editor" option from the context menu in AI Generator or the Gallery.

3. Once your image is loaded, locate and click the "Upscale" button.

4. Wait for the upscaling process to complete. Depending on the size and complexity of your image, this may take a few moments.

After upscaling, you can leverage our suite of AI-powered editing tools to perfect your image, e.g., remove unwanted elements.

Comparison

To truly appreciate the power of upscaling, let's examine a side-by-side comparison:

Default settings (512x512 pixels)

Generated with default settings, then upscaled (2048x2048 pixels)

The first image shows the result of using default settings, producing an image at 512x512 pixels. While this resolution is suitable for many purposes, you may notice that some details are limited.

Now, look at the second image. This is the same image after being upscaled to 2048x2048 pixels. The upscaled version showcases significantly higher quality, with sharper details and improved visibility of fine elements.

It's your turn now: embrace the power of AI upscaling and watch your creative visions come to life with unprecedented clarity and detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does AI upscaling work?

AI upscaling uses the Real-ESRGAN model to increase an image's resolution by 4x while preserving its original visual content.

Can I upscale images that were generated using High-Res?

Yes, you can upscale images that were previously generated using the High-Res feature.

What is the maximum resolution I can achieve with upscaling?

You can upscale images up to a maximum resolution of 6144x6144 pixels, starting from a base image with a resolution of 1536x1536 pixels.