Recommended settings
- Model
- Photo
- Scale
- 2× (Free, on your device)
- Denoise
- 60 of 100
- Output format
- PNG
The Photo model is tuned for camera images: skin, foliage, fabric and natural noise.
Tips
- Scan at 600 DPI when you can, then upscale 2× only if you need more.
- Raise denoise to 50 to 70 for grainy film.
- For portraits, keep denoise lower so skin keeps some texture.
Worked example
What 2× does to three typical old 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 old photos
- Open the upscaler and add your images, or a whole folder.
- Choose the Photo model and 2×.
- Set denoise to about 60.
- Export PNG and download the batch.
Questions
What scale should I use for old photos?
2× is the usual answer for families digitising prints and albums. Use the smallest scale that reaches the size you need, since bigger outputs take longer and fill more disk.
Which model is best for old 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 |