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FreeScaler

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Spec score 7.6 #68 of 99 in Image Upscaling Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
FreeScaler is a free, open-source macOS app for upscaling low-resolution images with AI models.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Privacy
The project says it collects no data or usage statistics, shows no ads, and does not require uploading images to a remote server.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker
TheMurusTeam describes itself as two independent developers focused on Mac firewalls and lists Italy as its location.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Apple Silicon
On Apple Silicon Macs, built-in models use the Neural Engine by default, and the project reports a 5x–10x speed increase over FreeScaler 1 and 75% lower power consumption.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Compatibility
The app is a Cocoa/Swift application available exclusively on macOS, with native components for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Custom models
Users can import custom CoreML models, which must use images as both input and output.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Desktop app
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Framework
The app is based on Apple's CoreML framework.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
GPU support
Supported GPUs listed are Apple Silicon, AMD, and Nvidia; Intel GPUs are not supported.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Movie upscaling
Upscaling .mov files is described as an experimental feature.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Processing
The project says everything is kept on the user's device.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Requirements
FreeScaler requires a Mac with at least 8GB RAM and macOS Big Sur 11.3 or newer.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Testing
The README says the current version was tested only on Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 12 and macOS 13.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Upscaling method
aiRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Workflow
Users import an image, choose a model, and compare the original with the upscaled image.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

FreeScaler Free macOS app · at least 8GB RAM · macOS Big Sur 11.3 or newer Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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