How is this different from just resizing?

Plain resizing stretches the pixels you have and the result is blurry. This model predicts plausible detail, so edges stay sharp and texture is invented rather than smeared.

Can it recover something unreadable?

No. It makes a convincing larger image, but it is inventing detail, not recovering it. Never rely on an upscaled photo to read a licence plate or a serial number.

Does it run on my device?

Yes, entirely. The model runs in your browser and the image never leaves it.

Upscale Image

The model ships with the site — nothing is downloaded from anyone else and nothing is uploaded. It is slower than a server would be, and free forever in exchange.

Runs in your browser — nothing uploadednew

How to upscale image

Choose a small image.
Press Upscale. A neural network reconstructs detail at 2× the size.
Compare before and after, then download.

Questions

How is this different from just resizing?: Plain resizing stretches the pixels you have and the result is blurry. This model predicts plausible detail, so edges stay sharp and texture is invented rather than smeared.
Can it recover something unreadable?: No. It makes a convincing larger image, but it is inventing detail, not recovering it. Never rely on an upscaled photo to read a licence plate or a serial number.
Does it run on my device?: Yes, entirely. The model runs in your browser and the image never leaves it.

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