Adima Image Upscaler Pro vs Cutout.Pro

Adima Image Upscaler Pro enlarges, sharpens and enhances images on Windows and Android, with batch processing and a desktop app. It supports upscaling by as much as 16×, with output described as reaching 16K. The maker says its Real-ESRGAN method reconstructs image detail, while Face Boost is intended to restore facial details, eyes and skin texture in blurry portraits. Images can be exported as JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, WEBP or HDR. The maker says processing happens locally and images are not uploaded, transmitted or stored on its servers; its privacy policy also says it may collect account, license, payment, technical, analytics and advertising information. The free plan includes 20 credits, with one credit used per processed image. Video upscaling is not available. Paid plans include monthly-billed options and options described as one-time purchases. Basic Pack is listed at $7.99 per month; other listed monthly prices range from $14.99 to $34.99 per month. The maker was founded in 2024.

Cutout.Pro removes image backgrounds and can replace them with other backgrounds. It accepts JPG, PNG, WEBP and BMP files up to 15 MB, with output up to 4096 × 4096 pixels in PNG or JPG. An Erase & Restore brush lets users refine missed background areas or clipped foreground details. Batch processing is available; the Windows and Mac desktop app can process folders. Other access includes Android, iOS, Linux, web and API. Each upload receives a low-resolution preview without a watermark, account or credits, while an HD image download uses one credit. New accounts receive five credits without a credit card. The free plan is available, and the listed subscription with 80 credits per month costs $5 a month. Other subscription and pay-as-you-go credit packages are listed. Main-platform credit purchases have a 14-day refund guarantee, but Shopify App credit purchases are non-refundable. Cutout.Pro was founded in 2018 and is based in Kowloon, Hong Kong.