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
- Scanned text keeps interface lettering sharp.
- Upscale before adding arrows and callouts.
- PNG avoids JPG artefacts around text.
Worked example
What 2× does to three typical screenshots 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 screenshots
- 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 screenshots?
2× is the usual answer for writers and teachers reusing screenshots in slides and print. Use the smallest scale that reaches the size you need, since bigger outputs take longer and fill more disk.
Which model is best for screenshots?
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 |