Waifu2x GUI
Waifu2x Extension GUI upscales video, images, and GIFs and interpolates video frames using several listed models.
About Waifu2x GUI
Waifu2x-Extension-GUI is a Windows application that enlarges images, animated GIFs (plus APNG and WebP) and video using deep convolutional neural networks, and can also interpolate video frames. It bundles several super-resolution algorithms and engines, including Waifu2x, SRMD, RealSR, Real-ESRGAN, Real-CUGAN, Anime4K, ACNet and RTX Video Super Resolution, along with frame interpolation algorithms RIFE, CAIN, DAIN and IFRNet. It supports AMD, Nvidia and Intel GPUs, multi-GPU use across its built-in engines, adjustable thread counts, settings presets, and automatic adjustment of some settings based on PC hardware and the files being processed. The download provided is a portable package for Windows x64; the software is stated as tested on an AMD RX 550, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060/4060 and Intel UHD 620. The interface is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Spanish.
Key features
- Super-resolution for images, animated GIF/APNG/WebP and video in one tool
- Video frame interpolation using RIFE, CAIN, DAIN and IFRNet algorithms
- Multiple engines including Waifu2x, Real-ESRGAN, Real-CUGAN and RTX VSR
- Multi-GPU support across all built-in engines with adjustable thread counts
- Built-in presets and automatic settings based on hardware and input files
- Video frame analysis intended to improve quality and speed up processing
Best for: Windows x64 users who want to enlarge images, GIFs or videos and interpolate video frames with bundled AI models for non-commercial projects.
Good for
- Free for personal use and distributed as a portable Windows x64 package
- Combines multiple super-resolution and frame interpolation algorithms in one interface
- Multi-GPU support and stated testing on AMD, Nvidia and Intel hardware
Watch out for
- Licensed for personal use only; commercial use requires the paid Premium version via Patreon
- Download described for Windows x64 PCs only
- Connects to the internet to check for updates and download donate-tab files from GitHub and Gitee
Waifu2x GUI at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Waifu2x GUI FAQ
What types of files can it process?
It supports images, animated GIF, APNG and WebP as well as video; frame interpolation is applied to video.
Is it free to use?
The software is free for personal use only. Commercial use requires purchasing the Premium version from Patreon; a price is not stated in the source.
Does the software upload my files?
Its privacy policy states it does not upload anything and that it connects to the internet only to check for updates and download two .ini and two .jpg files for the Donate tab from GitHub and Gitee; the Gitee download can be disabled with the [Ban Gitee] setting.
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