Freebie: Real-ESRGAN AI Image Upscaler
Check out Real-ESRGAN, an open-source AI image upscaling tool that supports 16-bit images. It even supports images with alpha channels. Download the Bat File (compiled files) or download it on GitHub (you’ll need to run it from the command-line). Apparently, a lot of people use Real-ESRGAN for upscaling anime.
Developed by: Tencent ARC Lab, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Via CGChannel • Featured image: ryo taka from Pixabay
Real-ESRGAN Tutorials
Looking for something easier? Try these upscaling plugins.
Of course, everyone loves free stuff, but you may want something easier. Below, check out a couple of upscaling plugins and tools! REZup came out in October 2022, so it’s new!
It’s worth mentioning that we published an article last summer called In Depth: Upscaling Video. To summarize, it gives you a background on video resolution, upscaling software you can use, and how to get around issues you may encounter.
Re:Vision Effects REZup
A new way to increase image quality
With Re:Vision Effects REZup, enhance the quality (“IQ”) of your content, increasing the resolution of your video without loss of detail or introducing artifacts.
Boris FX Continuum Unit: Image Restoration
Uprez in Boris Continuum Image Restoration Unit
Uprez uses advanced techniques to maintain and fine-tune image details, generating much higher-quality final images than can be obtained with standard host upscaling.
In addition, Uprez is included in both the Boris Continuum Unit: Image Restoration and Continuum (perpetual and subscription).
Learn MoreTry Boris FX Continuum Unit: Image Restoration for free!
GPUResize
Fast and advanced GPU-based image interpolation.
Use cases of GPUResize aren’t only limited to simple SD to HD video upscaling, but instead could vary from pixel-sharp upscaling of animated pixel art to downscaling your 4k and 8k camera footages while keeping the most detail possible.
The Pixel Farm PFClean
Restore, Remaster, Repurpose
PFClean is the most widely adopted software solution for film and video restoration, from film transfer to remastering blockbuster movies, serving a broad client base from audiovisual archives to broadcasters and film studios.
In fact, PF Clean 2018 introduced a new GPU accelerated edge-preserving upscale algorithm (18fps for SD to HD, 8fps for HD to UHD conversion on single GPU).
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