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AI Photo Upscaler

Just type what you want. 'Upscale this photo' usually just works.

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AI Photo Upscaler

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Popular use cases:
  • Print enlargement
  • Old photo restoration
  • Low-res screenshots
  • Social media images
  • Product photos
  • Presentation graphics
  • Archive digitization
Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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AI-powered photo editing
Scenario Prompt Time
Standard 4x upscale upscale this photo to 4x resolution 30s
Print-ready enlargement upscale to 3000 pixels wide for print 35s
Old photo upscale upscale this old photo to 2x preserving vintage feel 25s
Screenshot upscale upscale to 4x with crisp text and clean edges 30s

How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Upload the photo that needs restoration. Even low-quality scans work — the AI is designed to handle photo from degraded source material. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Standard upscaling: 20-30 seconds. Large upscales (4x or higher): 30-45 seconds.

  2. Describe what you want

    Type your instruction: 'upscale this photo to 4x resolution' or 'enlarge this image to 2000 pixels wide while keeping it sharp.' That's it. The AI understands—no marking, no selecting. Most upscales work perfectly on the first try.

    Tip: Specify the exact multiplier (2x, 4x) or target dimensions if you have specific requirements. Otherwise 'upscale this photo' defaults to a sensible increase.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    General upscaling for any photo upscale this photo to 4x resolution while keeping all details sharp and natural
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    Enlarging for print use upscale this photo to 3000 pixels on the longest side, optimized for high quality print output
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    Old or vintage photo restoration upscale this old photo to 2x resolution while preserving the vintage feel and reducing noise
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    Portrait or headshot enlargement upscale this portrait to 4x resolution with natural skin texture and sharp eye detail
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    Screenshot or digital art upscale this screenshot to 4x resolution while keeping text crisp and edges clean
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    Landscape or nature photo upscale this landscape photo to 2x resolution with enhanced texture detail in foliage and terrain
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    Product photo for e-commerce upscale this product photo to 2000x2000 pixels with sharp edges and accurate colors preserved
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  3. Generate and review

    Tap generate and examine the result at full zoom. Check fine details like text, facial features, and texture areas. These are where upscaling quality shows most clearly.

    Tip: Always zoom to 100% and compare specific areas against the original. Good upscaling adds plausible detail without introducing artifacts.

  4. Refine with markers if needed

    If certain areas look soft or over-processed, tap markers on those spots and ask for more detail there. This precision step is optional—most upscales work without markers.

    Tip: Markers are for precision refinement, not a required step. Try without them first—the AI usually handles the entire image well.
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AI Photo Upscaler

Drop your photo here

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Release to upload

Free • No signup

"I had a 400x300 screenshot from an old video. One prompt later it was 1600x1200 and actually usable for print." @DesignDaveM

See it in action

Small grainy family photo from the 1990s
Before
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Same family photo upscaled with clear details and natural sharpness
After

Old family photo enlarged

Scanned photo from the 1990s was too small to print. AI upscaling added realistic detail while preserving the original character.

Prompt: upscale this photo to 4x resolution while keeping all details sharp and natural looking
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Web-sized professional headshot
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Same headshot upscaled to print resolution with natural detail
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Portrait upscaled for large print

Professional headshot needed for a conference banner. One prompt enlarged it from web size to print resolution.

Prompt: upscale this portrait to 3000 pixels wide with natural skin texture and sharp eye detail, optimized for print
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Pixelated low-resolution screenshot
Before
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Same screenshot upscaled with crisp text and clean edges
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Screenshot made usable

Low-res screenshot from an old video needed for a presentation. AI upscaling made the text readable and image professional.

Prompt: upscale this screenshot to 4x resolution while keeping text crisp and edges clean, no blur
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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Photo Rescue & Restoration

Revive old, damaged, or poorly-shot photos with AI photo — bring new life to images you thought were unsalvageable.

Common Scenarios

  • Applying photo to old family photos that have degraded over time
  • Fixing a once-in-a-lifetime shot (wedding, graduation) that suffers from poor quality
  • Using photo on scanned prints to get crisp digital versions

Best Practices

  • Scan old photos at the highest DPI your scanner supports before uploading for best results
  • Describe the specific issue — 'this photo is too dark and blurry' gives better photo than a generic prompt
  • For severely damaged photos, work in stages: fix the biggest issue first, then refine
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Professional & Business Use

Ensure photos for websites, presentations, and marketing meet professional standards with photo.

Common Scenarios

  • Using photo on employee photos for a company website that need to look polished
  • Applying photo to event photos before sharing in a client presentation
  • Improving product images with photo for an online store or catalog

Best Practices

  • Process all images in a batch with the same enhancement settings for visual consistency
  • For web use, balance enhancement quality with file size — overly large images slow page loads
  • Always compare before and after to make sure photo looks natural, not over-processed
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Social Media & Personal Sharing

Make your personal photos look their best before sharing with friends, family, or followers using photo.

Common Scenarios

  • Quickly applying photo to vacation photos before posting on social media
  • Using photo on a selfie that has great composition but poor lighting
  • Batch-fixing a phone gallery of photos with photo before creating an album to share

Best Practices

  • Start with the photo you'd most like to share — fix that one first and use the same approach on the rest
  • For selfies, subtle enhancement always beats heavy processing — keep it natural
  • If the photo was shot in low light, mention it in the prompt so the AI tailors photo accordingly

If something looks off

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI interpreted your request differently than expected, possibly enhancing or modifying areas you wanted left alone.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to preserve as-is, then regenerate with the same prompt
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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS area specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Upscaled image looks too smooth or plastic

Why: The AI over-processed fine textures trying to remove noise. This is common with portraits and detailed textures.

Try: upscale this photo to [size] while preserving natural texture and film grain, avoid over-smoothing
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Tip: Adding 'preserve texture' or 'keep natural grain' prevents the AI from making everything too clean.

Text or fine lines appear blurry after upscaling

Why: The AI treated text as image content rather than sharp edges. Text requires different handling than photographs.

Try: upscale this image to [size] with crisp sharp text and clean hard edges on all lettering
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Tip: For images with text, always specify 'crisp text' or 'sharp lettering' in your prompt.

Faces look distorted or unnatural at larger size

Why: The AI added detail that doesn't match the original face structure. This can happen with extreme upscaling ratios.

Try: upscale this portrait to [size] with natural facial features, preserving the original likeness exactly
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Tip: For faces, try 2x upscaling first. If you need more, upscale the result again rather than doing 4x at once.

Colors shifted or look different after upscaling

Why: Some upscaling processes can introduce subtle color changes. This happens more with heavily compressed source images.

Try: upscale this photo to [size] while preserving exact original colors with no color shift
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Tip: If color accuracy is critical, mention 'preserve exact colors' or 'no color correction' in your prompt.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark anything first?

No—just type what you want and try it. 'Upscale this photo to 4x' usually just works. The AI understands the entire image needs enlarging. Markers are only there if you want to refine specific areas afterward, but most upscales don't need them at all.

How large can I upscale a photo?

You can upscale up to 4x in a single pass, which means a 500x500 image becomes 2000x2000. For larger increases, upscale once, download, then upscale the result again. The AI adds realistic detail at each stage. Extreme upscaling (beyond 8x total) may introduce artifacts since the AI has less original information to work with.

Will upscaling fix a blurry photo?

Upscaling makes images larger while adding plausible detail, but it works best on sharp source images. If your original is blurry from camera shake or focus issues, upscaling alone won't fix that. Try combining upscaling with 'sharpen details' or use a separate deblur tool first for best results.

What's the best multiplier for printing?

For print, you typically need 300 DPI. A web image at 72 DPI needs roughly 4x upscaling to reach print quality. Type 'upscale to 3000 pixels on longest side for print' to get specific dimensions. For canvas or poster prints viewed from distance, 2x may be sufficient since viewing distance is greater.

Can I upscale old scanned photos?

Yes—old scanned photos are one of the best use cases. Type 'upscale this old photo to 4x while preserving the vintage character and reducing noise.' The AI adds detail while respecting the original aesthetic. For best results, scan at the highest resolution your scanner allows before uploading.

Is EditThisPic's AI photo upscaler really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.

Can I upscale photo on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI photo upscaler support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

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