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Image Upscaler

AI Upscale is coming soon. It will make a small image 2× or 4× larger and show the output size and credit cost before anything is processed. Local Sharpen is available now.

  • Coming soon
  • 2× or 4×
  • Output size shown first

AI Upscale is coming soon

We are finishing sign-in and credit checkout. Until then, Local Sharpen is free, needs no account and keeps your image on your device.

Use Local Sharpen now

Output sizes at a glance

Input2× output4× output
500 × 500 px1,000 × 1,000 px · 1 credit2,000 × 2,000 px · 1 credit
800 × 800 px1,600 × 1,600 px · 1 credit3,200 × 3,200 px · 3 credits
1,280 × 720 px2,560 × 1,440 px · 1 credit5,120 × 2,880 px · 3 credits
1,500 × 1,500 px3,000 × 3,000 px · 3 creditsOver the 4× limit
2,400 × 1,600 px4,800 × 3,200 px · 3 creditsOver the 4× limit

Credit tiers: up to 4.2 MP = 1 credit; up to 16.8 MP = 3 credits.

Is the result big enough to print?

Required pixels = print size in inches × PPI. For wall prints viewed from a distance, 150–200 PPI usually looks good; 300 PPI suits close-up photo prints.

Print size150 PPI200 PPI300 PPI
8 × 10 in1,200 × 1,5001,600 × 2,0002,400 × 3,000
12 × 18 in1,800 × 2,7002,400 × 3,6003,600 × 5,400
18 × 24 in2,700 × 3,6003,600 × 4,8005,400 × 7,200

If the aspect ratio of your image differs from the print (for example a square image on an 18 × 24 in poster), upscaling alone will not fix it — you will need to crop or add borders.

When not to use AI upscaling

  • The photo is only slightly soft — try the free photo sharpener first.
  • You need exact text, numbers or identity — AI can alter them.
  • Passport, ID or legal evidence photos — use unedited originals.
  • You can get the original, larger file instead (for example, ask the sender to share it as a document rather than a compressed photo).

AI Upscale facts

Processing
AI Upscale sends your image to our disclosed processing provider (Kie.ai).
Details
AI upscaling may change small text, textures, and facial details.
Face restoration
We do not add a separate face-restoration step.
Dimensions
Input and output dimensions and the credit cost are shown before processing.
Resizing
We do not silently downsize your image. Unsupported sizes are rejected.
Transparency
Images with transparent pixels are not accepted in AI Upscale yet. Use Local Sharpen for transparent PNGs.
Retention
Results can be downloaded here for 24 hours. At the provider, uploaded inputs are deleted automatically 24 hours after upload and result files kept for 14 days, according to its documentation (it does not state when they are permanently deleted).
Cost
1 credit for outputs up to 4.2 MP, 3 credits for outputs up to 16.8 MP (2× or 4×). New verified accounts get 3 one-time trial credits.

Billing facts

Billing
One-time credit packs. No automatic renewal.
Charges
The credit cost is shown before processing.
Failures
Credits are returned when processing fails.
Commercial use
Permitted for content you have the rights to use, subject to our Terms. PhotoCrisper does not grant rights to third-party content or guarantee exclusive rights in outputs.

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