upscayl.org

Upscayl is a desktop application that uses artificial intelligence to dramatically improve the quality of your low-resolution images. You simply drag and drop a blurry or pixelated photo into the app, and it uses AI models to upscale it by up to 16x while preserving details and reducing noise. It works entirely on your own machine (Windows, macOS, or Linux), which means your images stay private and you don't need an internet connection to use it.

What makes Upscayl stand out is its combination of being completely free, open-source, and privacy-focused. Unlike many cloud-based AI tools, it processes everything locally. It offers batch processing to handle multiple images at once, multiple AI models tailored for different types of images (like photos vs. digital art), and a 'Double Upscayl' feature for a second pass of enhancement. The recent addition of Upscayl Cloud offers a faster, web-based alternative with unlimited storage for those who prefer it.

This tool is a godsend for anyone working with old, low-quality images. Photographers can breathe new life into old scans, digital artists can upscale their work for prints, developers can improve assets for apps, and everyday users can enhance cherished but blurry family photos. It's particularly valuable for privacy-conscious users and those who don't want to subscribe to expensive monthly services for a simple but powerful task.