Recommended settings
- Model
- Illustration
- Scale
- 4× (Pro, on your device)
- Denoise
- 0 of 100
- Output format
- PNG
The Illustration model keeps flat colour flat and line edges clean, where the Photo model would invent texture.
Tips
- The Illustration model is trained for flat colour and line work.
- Keep denoise at zero on clean digital art.
- Use 2× first on very small images and check the result before 4×.
Worked example
What 4× does to three typical anime and manga art sources, and the largest print each result makes at 300 DPI.
| Your image | Output at 4× | Megapixels | Print at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 × 512 | 2,048 × 2,048 | 4.2 | 6.8 × 6.8 in |
| 1,024 × 1,024 | 4,096 × 4,096 | 16.8 | 13.7 × 13.7 in |
| 2,048 × 2,048 | 8,192 × 8,192 | 67.1 | 27.3 × 27.3 in |
How to upscale images for anime and manga art
- Open the upscaler and add your images, or a whole folder.
- Choose the Illustration model and 4×.
- Set denoise to about 0 so texture and grain stay.
- Export PNG and download the batch.
Questions
What scale should I use for anime and manga art?
4× is the usual answer for anime fans and artists. Use the smallest scale that reaches the size you need, since bigger outputs take longer and fill more disk.
Which model is best for anime and manga art?
Illustration. The Illustration model keeps flat colour flat and line edges clean, where the Photo model would invent texture.
Is 4× free?
4× runs on your device too, so nothing uploads, and needs the Pro plan.
Do my images upload?
No. At 4× the model runs in your browser, so the files stay on your device.
Scales compared
| Scale | Runs | Plan | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× | On your device | Free | |
| 4× | On your device | Pro | Recommended |