QualityScaler upscales images and videos with AI, with project documentation covering features and usage.
Open source
24 alternativesUpscayl
Upscayl offers free, open-source AI image upscaling software for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
About Upscayl
Upscayl is free and open-source software that enlarges and enhances low-resolution images using AI algorithms.
It runs on Linux, macOS 12 and later, and Windows 10 and later, and requires a Vulkan-compatible GPU to upscale images; many integrated graphics do not work.
Key features
- Enlarge low-resolution images using AI algorithms
- Enlarge images without losing quality
- Use additional upscaling models
- Convert custom models for use
- Install on Linux via AppImage, DEB, RPM, ZIP, Flatpak, or Snap
- Install on macOS via DMG or Homebrew
Best for: People on Linux, macOS, or Windows who need a free open-source tool to enlarge low-resolution images.
Good for
- Free and open-source
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Supports additional models and conversion of custom models
Watch out for
- Requires a Vulkan-compatible GPU to upscale images
- Many integrated graphics do not work
- Requires macOS 12 or later and Windows 10 or later
Upscayl at a glance
- Website
- github.com/upscayl/upscayl
- Category
- Design & Creative › Image Creation & Editing
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Upscayl FAQ
What hardware is needed to upscale images?
A Vulkan-compatible GPU is needed; many integrated graphics do not work.
Which versions of macOS and Windows are supported?
macOS 12 and later and Windows 10 and later.
How can Upscayl be installed on Linux?
Through software listings including Flatpak or Snap versions, or via AppImage, RPM, DEB, or ZIP files.
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