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Jul 29, 2025 4:21 AM UTC
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Which AI or software will be best for upscaling images?

When we create images with AI, we need to upscale our images, what would be a good upscaler for that?

 

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Nancy OShea
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Jul 29, 2025 10:28 PM UTC

Upscaling can introduce unwanted artifacts and make bad pixels look even worse.  Whichever upscaler you choose, don't overdo it. Use it with a light hand and carefully check your work afterward. 

 

Gigapixel AI is my first choice, too.

 

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daniellei4510
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Jul 29, 2025 4:14 PM UTC

There are online free versions available, but Topaz Gigapixel is the best.

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Abambo
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Jul 29, 2025 7:22 PM UTC
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(...) , but Topaz Gigapixel is the best.


By @daniellei4510

They asked for the best... 🙂

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ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
daniellei4510
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Jul 29, 2025 7:36 PM UTC

It's the best, but still not perfect. 🙂 It tends to over-sharpen and even misshapen areas on occasion, especially strands of hair, irises, areas that are ALREADY sharp, and highlighted areas in general. Fortunately, the result creates a second layer if the Gigapixel AI plug-in is used within Photoshop. Then the over-sharpened areas can be masked out using varying degrees of paint brush transparency to reveal the original layer. 

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Jul 29, 2025 3:44 PM UTC

Topaz gigapixel (recommendation)

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Abambo
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Jul 29, 2025 11:35 AM UTC

Some use Topaz Gigapixel. 

 

@daniellei4510 ?

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ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
daniellei4510
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Jul 29, 2025 4:17 PM UTC

Agreed. Many are using Topaz Photo, which encompasses fixing noise, sharpness, upscaling, and more, but it's more expensive and reviews vary.

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