Recommended settings
- Model
- Photo
- Scale
- 2× (Free, on your device)
- Denoise
- 50 of 100
- Output format
- JPG
The Photo model is tuned for camera images: skin, foliage, fabric and natural noise.
Tips
- Upscale the crop, not the full frame, to save time.
- Raise denoise for shots taken at dusk.
- Keep EXIF on to preserve GPS and altitude data.
Worked example
What 2× does to three typical drone photos sources, and the largest print each result makes at 300 DPI.
| Your image | Output at 2× | Megapixels | Print at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 × 600 | 1,600 × 1,200 | 1.9 | 5.3 × 4.0 in |
| 1,280 × 960 | 2,560 × 1,920 | 4.9 | 8.5 × 6.4 in |
| 2,016 × 1,512 | 4,032 × 3,024 | 12.2 | 13.4 × 10.1 in |
How to upscale images for drone photos
- Open the upscaler and add your images, or a whole folder.
- Choose the Photo model and 2×.
- Set denoise to about 50.
- Export JPG and download the batch.
Questions
What scale should I use for drone photos?
2× is the usual answer for drone pilots cropping into aerial shots. Use the smallest scale that reaches the size you need, since bigger outputs take longer and fill more disk.
Which model is best for drone photos?
Photo. The Photo model is tuned for camera images: skin, foliage, fabric and natural noise.
Is 2× free?
2× is free (5 images a day) and runs on your device, so nothing uploads.
Do my images upload?
No. At 2× the model runs in your browser, so the files stay on your device.
Scales compared
| Scale | Runs | Plan | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× | On your device | Free | Recommended |
| 4× | On your device | Pro |