Tech Tip: Upscayl

A side-by-side image showing how Upscayl can improve images. The left side is blurry and the right side is crisp.
(Upscayl)

This month’s tip is an AI tool for upscaling low-quality images with surprisingly good accuracy and detail: Upscayl. It’s an excellent app for those looking to enhance the quality of their photos, especially those taken with older digital cameras. Multiple settings are available, like selecting the type of image, how much to upscale, file type, and advanced users can even select their own custom models to use. It’s open source and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

How do you upscale lower resolution images? Are you using any specific tools to do so? Please share in the comments below!


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Author: Chase Masters, University Library

Chase's role at the Taubman Health Sciences Library includes managing technology projects and resources, consulting with faculty to effectively incorporate technology into their curriculum, supervising staff, serving in the HS-STEM Administration Unit, and identifying and building partnerships with instructional technology units throughout the university community. You may reach him at mastersc@umich.edu.

2 thoughts on “Tech Tip: Upscayl

  1. Dominique Landry

    What is the image rights policy with this app ?

    1. D. Stephanie Dascola, ITS Communications

      Hello and thank you for your question. To know for sure, it would be best if you contacted the developer directly.

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