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WyomingCowboy
Nov 04, 2025Iron Contributor
What is the best ai image upscaler for enlarging low-resolution photos?
I have a box of old family photos I want to preserve. Many are small and quite blurry. When I try to make them bigger on my computer, they just look blocky and strange. A friend said some AI tools ca...
DakotaThunder
Nov 04, 2025Iron Contributor
I’ve tested quite a few AI upscalers, and honestly, Remini still feels like the easiest one to start with. It made some of my old blurry family photos look way sharper without me touching a single setting. Here’s how I usually do it:
Steps
- Download the Remini app (mobile) or go to the web version.
- Upload your photo — no need to change any options.
- Tap “Enhance” and just wait for it to finish.
- Save the new, clearer version.
For desktop, Upscale.media works great too — drag the photo in, pick 2x or 4x, and download.
Pros
- Super simple, no setup needed.
- Works well on faces and old scanned pictures.
- Free versions available.
Cons
- Free tier adds a watermark (Remini).
- Over-smoothing sometimes makes people look “too perfect.”
- Requires internet connection.
Between these two, I’d still say Remini and Upscale.media together are the best ai image upscaler combo for anyone who just wants quick, clean results.