Upscale an image with Upscayl

Upscayl Try it →Watch full video →@How2Harbor · Jan 2026

Demo summary

The user demonstrates how to select an image, choose an AI model, and configure settings like 'Double Upscale' and image scale within the Upscayl desktop application. The clip shows the processing and the final result using a side-by-side comparison slider.

Step-by-step

Select an image to upscale
Select the appropriate AI model for your use case
Toggle Double Upscale if you want to run the operation twice on a single image
Adjust the image scale slider to your desired output size
Verify the default image path for the output file
Click on Upscale
Use the slider on the final image to compare the original and upscaled versions

Options

Batch upscale multiple files at the same time
Choose from different AI models based on specific use cases
Enable Double Upscale for a 2x operation
Adjust image scale up to maximum resolution

Watch out for

Turning image scale all the way up will cause performance issues if you do not have a decent size machine

Tips

Look through the different models to ensure you choose the correct one for your specific image type

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