Image Upscaler

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Upscale

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Settings· Auto

Twice or four times the width and height: 2x / 4x
Largest result, from photos of up to 8 MP: 50 MP
Usually, per upscale: <20s
To try, no sign-up: Free

How to use it

How to upscale an image in 3 steps

Pick the size before you start: the tool shows the exact result in pixels.

Upload your photo
Add the image you want to enlarge: a small product shot, an old scan, a screenshot or a thumbnail. JPG, PNG and WebP of up to 8 megapixels work.
Choose 2x or 4x
Each option shows the exact size you will get from your photo. 4x works on photos of up to about 3 megapixels; for bigger ones, 2x.
Upscale and download
Slide between the original and the upscaled image to compare, then download the high-resolution file.

How it works

How the CreArt Image Upscaler works

What the upscaler does to your photo, and what it leaves alone.

The Image Upscaler uses a dedicated AI upscaling model, not the photo editing model: it doubles or quadruples the width and height of your image and rebuilds edges and fine textures as it adds the new pixels, so the result looks sharp instead of stretched. Nothing in the scene is redrawn — same people, same objects, same colors, just more resolution.

That is the difference with the free AI Photo Enhancer: the enhancer fixes quality — blur, grain, low light — and returns a photo of about 1 megapixel, while the upscaler keeps the photo as it is and makes it bigger. For a small photo that is also blurry, enhance it first and then upscale the result.

Low-resolution photo enlarged by the Image Upscaler

Sizes and limits

2x or 4x: how big can it go?

2x doubles the width and height (four times the pixels) and works on photos of up to 8 megapixels, so a 12 MP phone photo needs to be smaller first. 4x multiplies them by four (sixteen times the pixels) and works on photos of up to about 3 megapixels, because the result is capped at 50 megapixels. A 1,000 × 1,500 px photo becomes 2,000 × 3,000 px at 2x and 4,000 × 6,000 px at 4x.

Upscaling sharpens and enlarges what exists; it cannot create detail that was never there. A 100 px thumbnail of a face becomes a larger, smoother approximation, not the original face. The better the input, the more faithful the result.

Who it's for

Who the Image Upscaler is for

Anyone stuck with an image that's too small or too noisy for the job.

Online sellers

Turn small supplier images into product photos big enough for marketplace zoom.

Print and design

Get a low-resolution image or logo render up to a size that survives printing.

Photographers

Enlarge a crop or an older, lower-resolution file for a bigger print or screen.

Families with old photos

Enlarge small scans so they are big enough to frame, after restoring them if they are damaged.

Marketers and social teams

Bring screenshots and reposts up to the resolution a banner or campaign needs.

Pricing

Simple pricing for every upscale

Upscaling is free to try without signing up: each upscale uses credits from your free quota, and a plan adds more.

This tool works on the free plan

Free

100 credits every day
The Auto model, on our own servers
No card needed

Paid plans

Basic · Starter · Creator

1,600 to 10,000 credits a month
Every AI model, including premium ones
AI video, and no ads in the mobile app

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Why choose it

Why use this AI image upscaler

Built to make small or noisy images usable again, without manual editing.

Real 2x and 4x

A dedicated upscaling model adds pixels for real: twice or four times the width and height.

Exact size up front

Before you upscale, each option shows the size you will get from your photo, in pixels.

Up to 50 megapixels

Big enough for posters and marketplace zoom, from photos of up to 8 megapixels.

Same image, more detail

Nothing in the scene is redrawn: the model rebuilds edges and textures as it enlarges.

Before and after slider

Compare the original and the upscaled image side by side before you download.

Pairs with the enhancer

Fix a blurry or grainy photo with the free photo enhancer first, then upscale it here.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Image Upscaler

Still have a question? Visit the help center →

How do I upscale an image?

Upload your photo, choose 2x or 4x — each option shows the exact size you will get — and press Generate. CreArt’s Image Upscaler enlarges it with a dedicated AI upscaling model, usually in under 20 seconds.

How much can I enlarge an image?

Up to 4x the width and height. 2x works on photos of up to 8 megapixels and 4x on photos of up to about 3 megapixels, because the result is capped at 50 megapixels. For example, 1,000 × 1,500 px becomes 4,000 × 6,000 px at 4x.

Is the image upscaler free?

Yes. Each upscale uses credits from your free quota, with no sign-up, like the other free tools; a plan adds more credits. To fix blur, grain or low light instead of enlarging, use the AI Photo Enhancer.

What is the difference between upscaling and enhancing a photo?

Upscaling makes the image bigger and keeps it as it is; enhancing fixes quality problems such as blur, grain or low light. For a small photo that is also blurry, enhance it first and upscale the result.

Will upscaling make my photo blurry?

No. Instead of stretching pixels, the model rebuilds edges and textures as it enlarges, so the result stays sharp. It does not fix a photo that is already out of focus: use the photo enhancer for that.

Does it change faces or the content of the photo?

No. The upscaler does not redraw the scene: the same faces, objects and colors come back at a higher resolution. Very small faces get larger and smoother, but it cannot add detail that was never there.

Which images work best?

Small but clean images: product shots, screenshots, illustrations, logos rendered as images and older low-resolution photos. Heavily blurred or noisy photos come out bigger but not cleaner, so fix them with the enhancer first.

How many pixels do I need to print a photo?

Multiply the print size in inches by 300, the usual DPI for sharp prints: an 8×10 inch print needs 2400 × 3000 pixels. DPI is only a print setting; the pixels are what count, and the upscaler adds them at 2x or 4x.