AI Upscaling Results — Real Before & After Examples
See exactly what AI image upscaling can do. Each example shows the original low-resolution photo alongside all three AI-enhanced versions — Basic 4K, Pro Sharp, and 2K Balanced.
Understanding the Three Output Versions
Standard Real-ESRGAN upscaling at 4× resolution with face enhancement. The best starting point for most images.
4K output with additional sharpening filter applied. Ideal for images with fine details, text, architecture, and product shots.
2× upscaling with natural tone preservation. Best for portraits and images where a softer, more natural look is preferred.
Portrait Photo Enhancement
A low-resolution portrait photo upscaled to 4K with face enhancement enabled. Notice the dramatic improvement in skin texture, eye detail, and hair clarity.
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Landscape Photo Restoration
An old scanned landscape photo restored with AI. The AI recovers fine details in the trees, sky, and distant elements that were lost in the original low-resolution scan.
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Old Family Photo
A decades-old family photo scanned from a physical print. The AI removes grain, restores faded contrast, and enhances facial features that were nearly invisible in the original.
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Tips for Getting Results Like These
- →Use PNG as your source format whenever possible. PNG preserves all original pixel data, giving the AI the most information to work with.
- →For portraits, the 2K Balanced version often produces the most natural-looking skin tones, while Pro Sharp works better for architecture and landscapes.
- →Old scanned photos benefit most from AI upscaling because the AI simultaneously removes scan artifacts, grain, and low-resolution blur.
- →Download all three versions and compare them at full resolution to decide which looks best for your specific use case.
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