Image Upscaler for Photos and Artwork

An image upscaler adds pixels; deblurring tackles softness

An image upscaler makes a picture larger in pixels. Deblurring tries to make soft edges easier to see. These jobs often overlap: a small picture can look blurry once it fills a screen, while a large picture can still have camera shake. Start by checking the original file at its normal size. If edges are already soft, adding pixels alone will not recover the missing scene. If the file is simply too small, enlargement may make it more useful.

Unblurfy uses AI to improve low resolution, blur, noise and compression. It may reconstruct plausible texture instead of recovering the exact original. Use image unblur for softness or photo enhancer for other damage, and compare important details.

Choose 1K or 2K for the intended use

The resolution settings target about 1 megapixel at 1K and 4 megapixels at 2K, not a fixed long edge. The original aspect ratio is preserved. A wide landscape and a tall portrait therefore have different short edges. Choose 1K for a small web image or a quick first comparison. Choose 2K when you need more pixels for a larger placement. A sharper-looking preview is useful, but inspect the downloaded image at its actual display size before deciding.

Free AI enhance is available once a day without signing in, or twice a day when signed in, at 1K. Credit-based 1K processing uses 1 credit and 2K uses 2 credits. The current maximum is 2K; a search for upscale image to 4k does not mean this tool offers a 4k output. See plans and credits for access details. If the image is already large enough, avoid enlarging it just because a larger setting exists.

Already designing in Canva? See when Canva's upscaler is enough and when to fix blur first.

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How to increase resolution of an image

Choose the largest original you can find, then upload one image in the workbench above. A file saved directly from the camera or creator is usually a better starting point than a screenshot of it. Select AI enhance and a resolution you have access to. Keep the original so you can compare faces, lettering, fine lines and small objects afterward. Processing usually takes about 30 seconds, but a particular request can take longer.

Inspect the same areas in the original and AI result, including the full composition. Download and open the file outside the preview. If AI invents texture or changes important details, keep the source or seek a higher-resolution original.

Enlarge AI-generated artwork without losing track of the design

AI-generated artwork can be a useful input when its export is too small for a layout. Treat the image enlarger as another editing step, rather than a way to certify the original design. Compare character features, repeated patterns, borders and lettering. A plausible-looking result can still change a hand, an emblem or a small word. Keep your layered artwork or original export alongside the enlarged file so you can correct those details yourself.

For logos, diagrams or text-heavy graphics, export a larger original or vector file when possible. Read the ChatGPT upscaling guide for reconstruction limits. For documents, text deblur explains why AI letters and numbers require source checks.

Check print size before you enlarge an image

Printing depends on the number of pixels spread across the paper. As an example, a file with a 2048-pixel long edge gives roughly 6.8 inches at 300 pixels per inch, or 13.7 inches at 150 pixels per inch. That is an arithmetic example, not a promised output size. The short side depends on the aspect ratio. Pixel density alone does not guarantee print quality: source detail, paper, printer and viewing distance all matter.

Use the upscale image for printing tool and size calculator before ordering a print. Enter the actual dimensions of your file and compare them with the target paper size. Its downloads include 300 dpi metadata, but metadata alone does not add detail. A large poster may suit a lower density when viewed from farther away; a small print held close needs a more careful comparison. Ask the print provider about its requirements before placing an order.

What it can and can't do

The AI image upscaler can make some low-resolution images easier to use and improve the appearance of moderate blur or compression. It cannot recover a verified record of detail that the camera never captured. Deliberately censored, private or paywalled content is not supported. Very small faces, tiny text and severe motion blur are difficult inputs. Do not rely on an enhanced image to identify a person, verify a transaction or establish evidence.

Single images are the starting point; members can batch with the same per-image rules. Review each output separately. Saved examples never create a task or use credits. AI may invent missing texture, so preservation of important details must be checked.

Need to process a whole set? Use the bulk image upscaler to enhance up to 20 photos at once.