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Upscayl

Open source privacy-first upscaling

RANKED #3 · TOP 10 AI IMAGE UPSCALERSLISTERSCORE 90.3

A free and open-source cross-platform desktop application that runs locally on your computer.

Pricing from	Free
Best for	Budget-conscious users with a powerful GPU
Website	upscayl.github.io

Strengths and trade-offs

Completely free and open-source
No cloud upload required

Requires a dedicated graphics card

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Questions about Upscayl

How much does Upscayl cost?

Lister lists Upscayl's pricing as: Free.

Is Upscayl free?

Yes. Its pricing reads: Free.

Who is Upscayl best for?

Upscayl is best for budget-conscious users with a powerful GPU.

Where does Upscayl rank?

Upscayl is ranked #3 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers (Lister Score 90.3), #4 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors (Lister Score 88.0), #5 in Top 10 AI Photo Upscalers (Lister Score 85.7) and #7 in Top 10 AI Photo Enhancers (Lister Score 81.0).

What are the best alternatives to Upscayl?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Topaz Gigapixel AI (#1 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers), Adobe Super Resolution (#2 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers) and Icons8 Upscayl (#4 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers).

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