Recommended settings
- Model
- Scanned text
- Scale
- 2× (Free, on your device)
- Denoise
- 20 of 100
- Output format
- PNG
The Scanned text model sharpens letter shapes and flattens the paper background.
Tips
- The Scanned text model sharpens glyphs and flattens the paper background.
- 2× is usually enough to make small print legible.
- PNG keeps text edges clean.
Worked example
What 2× does to three typical scanned documents sources, and the largest print each result makes at 300 DPI.
| Your image | Output at 2× | Megapixels | Print at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 × 1,100 | 1,700 × 2,200 | 3.7 | 5.7 × 7.3 in |
| 1,275 × 1,650 | 2,550 × 3,300 | 8.4 | 8.5 × 11.0 in |
| 1,700 × 2,200 | 3,400 × 4,400 | 15.0 | 11.3 × 14.7 in |
How to upscale images for scanned documents
- Open the upscaler and add your images, or a whole folder.
- Choose the Scanned text model and 2×.
- Set denoise to about 20.
- Export PNG and download the batch.
Questions
What scale should I use for scanned documents?
2× is the usual answer for anyone who needs a readable copy of a low-resolution scan. Use the smallest scale that reaches the size you need, since bigger outputs take longer and fill more disk.
Which model is best for scanned documents?
Scanned text. The Scanned text model sharpens letter shapes and flattens the paper background.
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 |