Upscaling an image in Topaz Gigapixel AI

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Demo summary

The user demonstrates how to import a low-resolution AI image into Topaz Gigapixel AI and apply a 4x upscale factor while using the preview window to compare before and after results.

Step-by-step

Import the image into Topaz Gigapixel AI
Navigate to the upscale factor section in the top right
Select the desired upscale amount (e.g., 4x)
Click and hold the left mouse button on the main preview window to see the 'before' view
Release the mouse button to see the 'after' view
Use the preview options at the bottom to toggle between slider or side-by-side comparison views

Options

Use a slider view for before/after comparison
Use a left-and-right split for before/after comparison

Tips

Use a 4x upscale factor as a good general-purpose setting for AI-generated images starting around 768x512
Consider a lower upscale factor for larger photography files unless you are preparing a huge print

Highlights

“a nice clean result already without anything else”

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