upscayl ☆

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Description:
AI image upscaler

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.15.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @upscayl | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Ai ml

Tags: ai image-processing upscaling graphics open-source

Install: brew install --cask upscayl

About:
Upscayl is a free, open-source AI-powered image upscaler that uses advanced machine learning models to increase image resolution without losing quality. It allows users to upscale low-resolution images, such as photos, digital art, and graphics, to 2x, 4x, or even higher resolutions. The tool provides a simple, cross-platform desktop interface, making professional-grade image enhancement accessible to everyone.

Key Features:

AI-powered upscaling using models like Real-ESRGAN
Supports multiple scaling factors (2x, 4x, etc.)
Batch processing capabilities
Cross-platform desktop application (Linux, macOS, Windows)
Completely free and open-source

Use Cases:

Enhancing old or low-resolution photographs for printing or digital use
Upscaling digital art and illustrations for high-resolution displays
Improving the quality of game textures or assets
Enlarging scanned documents or images for better readability

Alternatives:

Topaz Gigapixel AI – Paid, professional-grade software offering more models and fine-tuning controls, but requires a subscription.
waifu2x – Open-source algorithm focused on anime-style art and noise reduction, often available as a command-line tool or web service.

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