Best AI Image Upscalers in 2026
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When an image needs enlarging, AI upscalers can be compared by maximum upscale and output formats. Batch processing may suit a collection of files, while API access and a desktop app offer different ways to work with a tool. If your projects include moving images, check whether video upscaling is listed. Cutout.Pro, Imglarger, and NextGenUp are among the entries to weigh against those needs. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost details, so you can compare image handling and access with the budget and workflow you have in mind.
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17free plans on this page
$1/molowest paid tier
11 Oct 2026last checked
Input list AI Image Upscalers 25 channels on this page · 115 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromMaximum upscaleBatch processingAPI accessDesktop appVideo upscalingOutput formats Spec sheet Score
01 Cutout.Pro Free planYesPaid from$5/moMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appVideo upscalingOutput formats 4/8spec lines stated 8.0
02 Imglarger Free planYesPaid from$9.99/moMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appYesVideo upscalingOutput formats 4/8spec lines stated 7.6
03 NextGenUp Free planYesPaid fromMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appYesVideo upscalingYesOutput formatsPNG 5/8spec lines stated 7.6
04 Bigjpg Free planYesPaid fromMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appYesVideo upscalingOutput formats 4/8spec lines stated 7.5
05 Adima Image Upscaler Pro Free planYesPaid from$7.99/moMaximum upscale16 xBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appYesVideo upscalingNoOutput formatsPNG, JPEG, WEBP, TIFF, BMP, HDR 7/8spec lines stated 7.1
06 AI Upscale Free planYesPaid from$2/moMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appNoVideo upscalingYesOutput formatsPNG, JPG 6/8spec lines stated 7.1
07 Real-ESRGAN Free planYesPaid fromMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appYesVideo upscalingOutput formats 3/8spec lines stated 7.1
08 TensorPix Free planYesPaid from$5.5/moMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appVideo upscalingOutput formats 3/8spec lines stated 7.1
09 Claid Free planPaid fromMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appVideo upscalingOutput formats 2/8spec lines stated 7.0
10 Upscal Free planYesPaid fromMaximum upscale8 xBatch processingYesAPI accessNoDesktop appYesVideo upscalingYesOutput formatsJPG, PNG, WebP, MP4, MOV, M4V 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
11 Ximilar Image Upscaler Free planYesPaid from$69/moMaximum upscale8 xBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appVideo upscalingOutput formatspng, jpg, webp 6/8spec lines stated 7.0
12 ON1 Portrait AI Free planNoPaid fromMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appYesVideo upscalingOutput formats 3/8spec lines stated 6.8
13 LetsEnhance Free planYesPaid from$9/moMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appNoVideo upscalingOutput formats 5/8spec lines stated 6.7
14 Upscale.media Free planYesPaid fromMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appNoVideo upscalingOutput formats 4/8spec lines stated 6.7
15 UpscaleAI Free planYesPaid from$9.99/moMaximum upscale8 xBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appVideo upscalingYesOutput formatsJPG, PNG 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
16 Waifu2x-Extension-GUI Free planYesPaid fromMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appYesVideo upscalingOutput formats 3/8spec lines stated 6.7
17 Enlarger Free planNoPaid fromMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessNoDesktop appYesVideo upscalingOutput formatsJPEG, PNG 5/8spec lines stated 6.6
18 Icons8 Smart Upscaler Free planPaid fromMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appNoVideo upscalingOutput formats 3/8spec lines stated 6.5
19 Image Upscaler Free planYesPaid from$9.9/moMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appNoVideo upscalingOutput formats 5/8spec lines stated 6.5
20 ImgUpscaler Free planYesPaid from$9.9/moMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appNoVideo upscalingOutput formats 4/8spec lines stated 6.5
21 UpscaleAPI Free planNoPaid fromMaximum upscale8 xBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appVideo upscalingOutput formatsjpg, png, webp, avif 5/8spec lines stated 6.5
22 Nero Lens Free planYesPaid fromMaximum upscale4 xBatch processingYesAPI accessDesktop appVideo upscalingNoOutput formats 4/8spec lines stated 6.4
23 ProductImageUpscale AI Free planYesPaid from$19/moMaximum upscale8 xBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appNoVideo upscalingOutput formatsJPEG, PNG, WebP 7/8spec lines stated 6.4
24 Topaz Gigapixel Free planNoPaid from$12/moMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appYesVideo upscalingOutput formats 5/8spec lines stated 6.4
25 Upsampler Free planYesPaid from$15/moMaximum upscaleBatch processingYesAPI accessYesDesktop appNoVideo upscalingOutput formats 5/8spec lines stated 6.4
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Maximum upscale | Batch processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutout.Pro | 8.0 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | 5 /mo | Yes | |
| 2 | Imglarger | 7.6 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | Yes | |
| 3 | NextGenUp | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Yes | ||
| 4 | Bigjpg | 7.5 | Free plan | $6/mo | Yes | Yes | ||
| 5 | Adima Image Upscaler Pro | 7.1 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | 7.99 /mo | 16 x | Yes |
| 6 | AI Upscale | 7.1 | Free plan | $2/mo | Yes | 2 /mo | Yes | |
| 7 | Real-ESRGAN | 7.1 | Yes | Yes | ||||
| 8 | TensorPix | 7.1 | Free plan | $5.50/mo | Yes | 5.5 /mo | Yes | |
| 9 | Claid | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 10 | Upscal | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 8 x | Yes | |
| 11 | Ximilar Image Upscaler | 7.0 | Free plan | $69/mo | Yes | 69 /mo | 8 x | Yes |
| 12 | ON1 Portrait AI | 6.8 | No | Yes | ||||
| 13 | LetsEnhance | 6.7 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | 9 /mo | Yes | |
| 14 | Upscale.media | 6.7 | Free plan | $5.83/mo | Yes | Yes | ||
| 15 | UpscaleAI | 6.7 | Free plan | $7.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | 8 x | Yes |
| 16 | Waifu2x-Extension-GUI | 6.7 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | Yes | ||
| 17 | Enlarger | 6.6 | No | $39/mo | No | Yes | ||
| 18 | Icons8 Smart Upscaler | 6.5 | Yes | |||||
| 19 | Image Upscaler | 6.5 | $9.90/mo | Yes | 9.9 /mo | Yes | ||
| 20 | ImgUpscaler | 6.5 | Free plan | $9.90/mo | Yes | 9.9 /mo | Yes | |
| 21 | UpscaleAPI | 6.5 | No | No | 8 x | Yes | ||
| 22 | Nero Lens | 6.4 | Yes | 4 x | Yes | |||
| 23 | ProductImageUpscale AI | 6.4 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /mo | 8 x | Yes |
| 24 | Topaz Gigapixel | 6.4 | No | $1/mo | No | 12 /mo | Yes | |
| 25 | Upsampler | 6.4 | Free plan | $15/mo | Yes | 15 /mo | Yes |
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