Recommended settings
- Model
- Photo
- Scale
- 4× (Pro, on your device)
- Denoise
- 15 of 100
- Output format
- PNG
The Photo model is tuned for camera images: skin, foliage, fabric and natural noise.
Tips
- Check the print size calculator first so you know the pixels you need.
- Keep denoise low for film grain you want to see on paper.
- Export PNG or JPG at quality 95 for the print file.
Worked example
What 4× does to three typical printing sources, and the largest print each result makes at 300 DPI.
| Your image | Output at 4× | Megapixels | Print at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 × 600 | 3,200 × 2,400 | 7.7 | 10.7 × 8.0 in |
| 1,280 × 960 | 5,120 × 3,840 | 19.7 | 17.1 × 12.8 in |
| 2,016 × 1,512 | 8,064 × 6,048 | 48.8 | 26.9 × 20.2 in |
How to upscale images for printing
- Open the upscaler and add your images, or a whole folder.
- Choose the Photo model and 4×.
- Set denoise to about 15.
- Export PNG and download the batch.
Questions
What scale should I use for printing?
4× is the usual answer for anyone sending photos to a print shop. Use the smallest scale that reaches the size you need, since bigger outputs take longer and fill more disk.
Which model is best for printing?
Photo. The Photo model is tuned for camera images: skin, foliage, fabric and natural noise.
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 |