Upscayl

What Upscayl does

• Upscaling up to 16x. Enlarges images with selectable AI models for different needs.
• Batch upscaling. Processes multiple images in one run.
• Double upscale. An option the site says improves output quality.
• Upscayl Cloud. Adds print color accuracy, cloud storage, face enhancement and AI image generation.

Who it’s for

• Anyone enlarging low-resolution photos locally for free
• Users needing larger print-ready upscales via the cloud plan

Upscayl pricing

Desktop app free; Cloud: free trial (10 credits), Pro $24.99/mo for 300 credits; Business and Custom on request

As listed on November 9, 2026. Check upscayl.org for current prices.

Things to know

• Cloud free trial is only 10 credits; cancelling a plan deletes history after one month
• Desktop and cloud are separate products with different features

Quick answers

What is Upscayl?

Upscayl is an AI image upscaler that enlarges and sharpens low-resolution photos, available as a free open-source desktop app and as a paid cloud service.

Is Upscayl free?

Upscayl has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24.99 a month. (As listed on November 9, 2026.)

Who makes Upscayl?

Upscayl is made by Upscayl.

Where can you use Upscayl?

Upscayl is available on the web and desktop (apps, editor plugins or browser extensions).

What are some alternatives to Upscayl?

Other tools filed in the same section include VanceAI, SeaArt AI and Magnific (formerly Freepik).

Tags

#upscaler#open-source#desktop#batch#cloud#photo-enhancement