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Enlarge and sharpen an image without a prompt. Use Recraft Upscale for quick, low-cost results or Topaz Upscale at 1x, 2x or 4x for final files.
The Upscale Image node makes an image larger and sharper without changing what it shows. It has no prompt: you connect an image, choose Recraft Upscale or Topaz Upscale, and the node returns the enhanced picture. Use it as the last step before you publish or print an image.
When to use it
- A generated image looks soft at full size, and you need a sharper final file.
- You need a large file for print or for a big screen.
- You took a frame from a video with Extract Frame and need a larger still.
- You want the highest resolution possible. Generate at the top resolution of your image model, then upscale with Topaz at
4x.
Quick start
Add the node
Press Tab on the canvas and choose Image › Edit & Retouch › Upscale Image.
Connect the image
Drag from an image node, such as Generate Image or Upload Image, to the Image input.
Choose the upscaler
Open the settings panel and choose a Provider. Recraft Upscale is the default and has no options. With Topaz Upscale, also choose an Upscale Factor.
Run it
Click Run on the node. The upscaled image appears on the node and can feed any other node.
Inputs
| Input | Accepts | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Image nodes, such as Upload Image, Generate Image, Modify Image and Extract Frame | The picture to enlarge. Required. |
The output, Image, is the upscaled picture.
Settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Provider | Recraft Upscale, the default, gives fast, low-cost upscaling and enhancement with no options. Topaz Upscale gives premium upscaling with a choice of factor. |
| Upscale Factor | Topaz Upscale only. 1x (Enhance only) keeps the size and improves the detail. 2x, the default, and 4x also enlarge the image. |
Models
| Model | Maker | Modes | Credits | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recraft Crisp Upscale | Recraft | Image upscaling | 2 | Light-weight image upscale (Recraft Crisp). |
| Topaz Image Upscale | Topaz | Image upscaling | from 25 | High-quality image upscale at 1x (enhance only), 2x or 4x. Best for production-ready output. |
In the Provider list, Recraft Crisp Upscale appears as Recraft Upscale, and Topaz Image Upscale appears as Topaz Upscale.
Credits
| Upscaler | Factor | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Recraft Upscale | No factor | 2 |
| Topaz Upscale | 1x or 2x | 25 |
| Topaz Upscale | 4x | 50 |
The Run button shows the exact price before you run.
Tips
- Upscale last. Remove the background, edit and composite first, then upscale the final image.
- Use Recraft for quick passes and Topaz for final files. Recraft Upscale is enough for quick enhancement when the exact size does not matter. Topaz Upscale at
2xor4xgives production-quality output. - Other formats are converted for you. HEIC, HEIF and AVIF photos are converted before the run. This matters most for images that arrive by link through the API.
- Use the video node for clips. To upscale a video, use Upscale Video.
Frequently asked questions
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