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Upscale Image

For Instagram and more: 3 free 2× images a day, no sign-up. Photos stay on your device. Sign in for 4× and target sizes.

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Runs on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

Upscale image files to twice or four times their size, right in the browser. The Upscale Image tool redraws edges and texture instead of stretching pixels, and your picture never leaves your device.

  • Nothing uploaded
  • No watermark
  • Phone, tablet, desktop

Real results

Real upscale results for Instagram: drag to compare

These are generated sample images, not customer photos. Each saved 270 × 360 px input was processed at 4× with the same Real-ESRGAN model and tiling used by this tool, producing 1080 × 1440 px. The output was saved as WebP without retouching. Drag to compare; the original is stretched to the same display size.

  • The same portrait after a 4× upscale image run, with sharp curls, freckles and sweater texture
    Low-resolution portrait of a laughing woman with curly hair before using the upscale image tool
    BeforeAfter 4×

    Portraits

    A small portrait for a feed post: compare the curls and knitwear, then check the face for invented details.

  • Golden retriever photo after the AI image upscaler, with clear fur, whiskers and blades of grass
    Small soft photo of a golden retriever in a red bandana sitting on grass
    BeforeAfter 4×

    Pets and fur

    A pet photo for a post: compare the fur and grass; fine texture is estimated, not recovered.

  • Cat on a bicycle illustration after the upscale image tool ran at 4×, with crisp outlines and flower details
    Blurry small illustration of an orange cat riding a turquoise bicycle past pink and yellow houses
    BeforeAfter 4×

    Illustrations

    An illustration for a carousel: compare outlines and small details before using it as a slide background.

  • Upscaled night photo of the neon cafe, with sharper sign lettering, bricks and cobblestones
    Low-resolution blue-hour photo of a corner cafe with a pink neon coffee sign on a wet street
    BeforeAfter 4×

    Night shots and signs

    A street scene for a post: compare the neon sign, but do not rely on the model to restore tiny lettering.

Example: prepare the portrait for a post

The portrait above grows from 270 × 360 to 1080 × 1440 px. That is 1080 px wide, but taller than the 1080 × 1350 post preset: fitting that frame requires cropping or adding space. Inspect the face before publishing.

Example: use the illustration in a grid

The illustration above also reaches 1080 × 1440 px at 4×. That is enough pixels for one 1080 px-wide tile, not three across: those need about 3240 px of source width. Starting with a larger image may be necessary.

Three steps

How to upscale image files online

  1. 1.Add your picture

    Open Upscale Image and press Upload image, drop a file on the page or paste one. JPG, PNG, WebP and iPhone HEIC all open.

  2. 2.Pick 2×, 4× or a size

    2× is free without an account; 4× and target sizes need sign-in and an AI credit for each image. Check the estimated output size before you start.

  3. 3.Compare and download

    Drag across the close-up to check the detail, then press Download, or send the picture on to a grid or a split.

How big

Upscale image size by 2×, 4× or to exact pixels

Choose a multiplier or a target size and the tool works out the scale. Output can fall short of the target when the image reaches the size limit. Target sizes require sign-in and one AI credit per image.

  • 2×Upscale image width and height by two. Free every day, no account.
  • 4×Upscale image width and height by four, for small web pictures.
  • To a sizeInstagram post, Story, 4K or a width you type.

Will it be big enough?

Type your picture's size to see what Upscale Image gives you.

ReachesNow800 × 1000After 2×1600 × 2000After 4×3200 × 4000
Instagram post1080 × 1350
Story or Reel cover1080 × 1920
4K screen3840 px long side
A4 print at 300 dpi2480 × 3508
Smiling man in a blue jacket showing a sharp lake photo on his phone after using the upscale image tool for Instagram

For Instagram

Upscale image files for Instagram posts and Stories

A photo saved from a chat may have fewer pixels than you need for a post or Story. Upscale it, inspect the face and lettering, then download it or send it to the Instagram grid maker. Upscaling adds pixels, but cannot guarantee how Instagram will display or compress the result.

Post 1080 × 1350Story 1080 × 1920Grid tile 1080 × 1440

Planning a wall of posts? Three 1080 px-wide tiles need a picture about 3240 px across. Check the output dimensions and size limit, then split it into an Instagram grid. For slides, try the carousel maker. More dimensions are in the Instagram grid size guide.

Man with a grey beard relaxing on a teal sofa, smiling at his laptop while he upscales a photo in the browser

Private by design

Upscale image files privately: nothing is uploaded

Upscale Image sends the model to your browser instead of sending your picture to our servers. Client work, family photos and unreleased product shots are processed on your own device.

  1. The model comes to youReal-ESRGAN (realesr-general-x4v3), about 5 MB, is downloaded to your browser.
  2. Your device does the workONNX Runtime Web uses WebGPU when available, with a WebAssembly fallback.
  3. Our server sees no pixelsSigned-in 4× and target-size runs use a server-side credit balance; the image stays on your device.

Limits

How large can you upscale an image?

This tool caps output at 16 megapixels and 8,000 px on the long side. Smaller pictures can get the full scale; larger ones may be capped or too large to upscale. Device and browser memory can also affect whether a run succeeds.

Largest picture Upscale Image takes to the full scale
ScaleLargest inputFor exampleResult
2×4 MP2000 × 2000 px4000 × 4000 px
4×1 MP1000 × 1000 px4000 × 4000 px

Files up to 50 MB. The long side of a result stops at 8,000 px.

Woman hanging a large framed landscape print on a yellow wall after using the upscale image tool to enlarge the photo

For print

Upscale a photo before you print it

300 pixels per inch is a common print planning reference, though requirements vary by printer and viewing distance. Upscaling increases the pixel dimensions, but does not guarantee print quality. Inspect the result closely and check your print provider's requirements.

Estimated dimensions at 300 pixels per inch (cm), not a quality guarantee
PicturePrints atAfter upscaling
Thumbnail or preview600 × 800 px5.1 × 6.820.3 × 27.14× · 2400 × 3200 px
Small web photo800 × 1000 px6.8 × 8.527.1 × 33.94× · 3200 × 4000 px
Messaging-app photo1200 × 1600 px10.2 × 13.529.3 × 39.02.88× · 3456 × 4608 px

Going bigger than your printer's paper? Upscale first, then split the image across A4 pages and tape the sheets into a poster.

Know what to expect

What an image upscaler fixes, and what it can't

Upscale Image works well on

  • Soft phone photos and old digital-camera pictures
  • Small web images, thumbnails and screenshots
  • Illustrations, logos and AI-generated pictures
  • JPEG blocks and jagged edges

Will not rescue

  • A face or subject that is out of focus
  • Text that was never readable
  • Motion blur from a moving camera
  • Colour, exposure or old-photo scratches

Upscale Image adds resolution; it is not a retoucher. The model estimates detail it cannot see, so always look over faces, hands and small lettering in the close-up before you post or print.

Free and Pro

Upscale image free at 2×; sign in or go Pro for 4×

Without an account, get 3 free 2× images a day; a free account gets 10. For your own images, 4× and target sizes require sign-in and one AI credit per image. Free accounts get 3 credits per UTC calendar month; Pro and Lifetime get 200. Credits are shared with AI-written carousels. All downloads are watermark-free.

Compare plans
What you getNo accountFree accountPro · Lifetime
2× upscales3 a day10 a dayUnlimited
Shared AI credits per monthSample only3200
Images per run1350
WatermarkNeverNeverNever
Upscale before splitting–Counts as a 4×Counts as a 4×

FAQ

Upscale image questions

Step-by-step pictures for Upscale Image are in the help center. Making slides instead? The carousel maker takes the sharper picture as a background.

How do I upscale an image for free?
Upload a picture, keep 2× selected and press Upscale image. You get 3 free 2× upscales a day without an account, and 10 a day after a free sign-in. There is no watermark on any of them.
Can I upscale an image without losing quality?
AI upscaling adds pixels and can improve the appearance of edges and texture, but it cannot restore lost detail without error or guarantee a sharper result. The model estimates missing detail, so check faces and small text before you publish.
Is my image uploaded when I upscale it here?
No. Upscale Image downloads the model to your browser (about 5 MB) and processes your picture on your device. Your picture is not uploaded to our servers. Signed-in 4× and target-size runs use a server-side credit balance.
What is the difference between 2× and 4×?
2× doubles the width and height, which gives four times the pixels: 800 × 1000 becomes 1600 × 2000. 4× gives sixteen times the pixels: 3200 × 4000. Upscale image files by 2× for a soft phone photo and by 4× for a small web picture or a thumbnail.
How big can I upscale an image?
Output is limited to 16 megapixels and 8,000 px on the long side. A square picture up to about 1000 × 1000 px can get the full 4×; larger inputs may be capped or too large to upscale. Device memory can also limit a run.
Which formats can I upscale and download?
Upscale Image opens JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF (first frame), BMP and iPhone HEIC up to 50 MB. Results download as JPG, PNG or WebP. PNG and WebP keep transparent backgrounds; JPG turns them white.
Does it work on a phone?
You can use Upscale Image in a compatible mobile browser. Processing time depends on the image, device and browser; without GPU access it can take longer. Where the downloaded image is saved depends on your browser and device.
Can an AI image upscaler fix a blurry photo?
It can improve the appearance of soft edges and compression artifacts, but results vary. It cannot reliably recover a face that is out of focus or text that was never readable, and it is not a face-restoration or colour-correction tool.
Do I need an account for 4×?
Yes, for your own images. A free account gets 3 AI credits per UTC calendar month; Pro and Lifetime get 200. Each 4× or target-size image uses one credit, shared with AI-written carousels. Try 4× on the sample without signing in or using a credit.
Can I upscale several images at once?
Yes. Sign in and Upscale Image queues 3 pictures at a time, or 50 on Pro and Lifetime. They run one after another on your device and download together as a ZIP.

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