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Leonardo AI: Upscaling images with Universal Upscaler

Demo summary

The tutorial walks through using the Universal Upscaler to increase image resolution using the Legacy model.

Step-by-step

  1. Navigate to the Home Page and open the Universal Upscaler
  2. Upload the image you want to upscale
  3. Select Legacy from the model options
  4. Configure the upscale rate and other settings
  5. Click Upscale to launch the process
  6. Hover over the preview with your cursor to check the result

Options

  • Use Ultra upscale directly if you have a paid subscription
  • Use the image as guidance for further generation

Watch out for

  • Ultra upscale requires a paid subscription

Tips

  • Use the Universal Upscaler with the Legacy model if you are on a free plan

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