Upscayl
by Upscayl
#4 in Edit & upscale photosBest free
Free, open source and runs on your own computer, so nothing gets uploaded. Great for enlarging photos and art without paying.
What’s good
- Free and open source
- Runs offline on your computer
- Several upscaling models included
Heads-up
- Needs a decent graphics card
- Upscales only, no real editing
The details
- Best for
- Free photo enlarging on your own computer
- Price
- From $24.99/mo (Cloud Pro, 300 credits monthly)
- Free plan
- Free open-source desktop app
- Skill level
- Beginner-friendly
- Made by
- Upscayl
- Website
- upscayl.org
- Price checked
- Sep 30, 2026
Where it ranks
- #4Edit & upscale photosBest free
Compare with similar picks
| Rank in Edit & upscale photos | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $11.99/mo | From $25/mo | From $12.99/mo | From $24.99/mo |
| Free plan | Free mobile app with basic edits | No | Free plan, limited exports, no commercial use | Free open-source desktop app |
| Best for | Photographers editing whole shoots on phone and desktop | Fixing blurry, noisy or small photos and enlarging them | Product photos, cutouts and clean backgrounds for sellers | Free photo enlarging on your own computer |
| Skill level | Any level | Any level | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Try it free | Try it | Try it free | Try it free |
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