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Magpie

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Spec score 8.1 #4 of 34 in Game Graphics Optimization Software

What it is

Magpie is a free Windows tool for scaling windowed or fullscreen content with built-in algorithms and filters. These include Anime4K, FSR, CRT shaders, and other effects. Effects can be combined, most have adjustable parameters, and users familiar with HLSL can add effects. The WinUI-based interface supports light and dark themes, and the tool supports multiple monitors. Release notes describe a screenshot hotkey that defaults to Alt+Shift+S, with customizable filenames, and SGSR, a lightweight upscaling algorithm designed for 3D content. The FAQ says frame generation is not planned because Magpie focuses on visual quality and post-processing, which can add latency when used for frame generation. Magpie requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11, and DirectX feature level 11. It is licensed under GPLv3, and downloads are linked from GitHub Releases. The repository says it has no SECURITY.md file and no published security advisories. Magpie is associated with a maker founded in 2021.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Magpie is a lightweight window upscaling tool with scaling algorithms and filters.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
License
The project is licensed under GPLv3.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Founded
2021Read 28 Sep 2026 · github.com
Additional scaling effect
The release notes describe SGSR as a lightweight upscaling algorithm designed for 3D content.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Algorithms
Built-in algorithms and filters include Anime4K, FSR, CRT shaders, and more.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Built-in effects
Its built-in algorithms and filters include Anime4K, FSR, CRT shaders, and more.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Capture caveat
The FAQ explains that Magpie's Direct3D screen capture can also capture RTSS performance-monitor overlays, potentially displaying two OSD layers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Capture feature
The release notes describe a screenshot hotkey, defaulting to Alt+Shift+S, and customizable screenshot filenames.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Custom effects
Effects can be combined and most have customizable parameters; users familiar with HLSL can add effects.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Displays
Magpie supports multiple monitors.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Download
The README links to GitHub Releases for downloads.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Frame generation
The FAQ says frame generation is not planned because the project's goal is visual quality rather than performance.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Game compatibility caveat
The FAQ says Magpie is designed to be non-intrusive and notes there have been no reported bans for using it, while warning users to be aware of the risks.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Interface
The WinUI-based interface supports light and dark themes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Requirements
The stated system requirements are Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11, and DirectX feature level 11.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Scaling modes
It supports both fullscreen and windowed scaling.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security policy
The repository says it has not set up a SECURITY.md file and has no published security advisories.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
System requirements
It requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11, and DirectX feature level 11.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Touch input
The FAQ says touch input has been supported since version 0.11.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Who it is for
The FAQ says Magpie focuses on usability and supporting more scaling algorithms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Open-source Windows window upscaler Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports windowed and fullscreen scaling.
  • Includes Anime4K, FSR, and CRT shaders.
  • Effects can be combined and customized.
  • Supports multiple monitors.
  • Free and licensed under GPLv3.

Limits

  • Requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11.
  • Requires DirectX feature level 11.
  • Frame generation is not planned.
  • Repository has no SECURITY.md file.

Who it suits

Magpie suits Windows users seeking configurable scaling algorithms and effects for windowed or fullscreen content. Users should check the stated Windows and DirectX requirements first.

Verdict

Magpie offers a configurable set of scaling effects for Windows, including options for multiple monitors and custom effects. It does not plan to add frame generation, and its system requirements are specific.

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