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How to upscale an image without losing quality
Open HD Upscale in Pixly's Photo AI, add the photo and click HD Upscale. In a few seconds it's up to four times bigger — up to 4096 px on the long side — with real detail added instead of blur. Your own uploads cost 1 credit; on any result Pixly made, the Upscale to HD button is free.
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- 4 steps
- A few seconds
- 1 credit, free on Pixly results
4 steps
The four steps
- 01
Open HD Upscale
In Pixly, go to Photo AI and pick HD Upscale under Finish.
- 02
Add your photo
Upload it, drag it onto the page, paste it, or choose one from your library — a listing shot, or a result from another tool.
- 03
Click HD Upscale
There's nothing to set. 1 credit for your own photo; it takes a few seconds.
- 04
Compare and save
Zoom in to compare the detail with the original, then save the HD version.
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Photos that work best
- The original file, not a screenshot or a compressed copy.
- Sharp but small photos — it adds detail, it can't undo heavy blur.
- Results from other Pixly tools: use their free Upscale to HD button.
- Upscale last, after the other edits.
What to avoid
- Upscaling before editing — edit first, upscale the final photo.
- Expecting a blurry photo to become sharp: it enlarges detail that's there.
- Paying for results Pixly made — the Upscale to HD button on them is free.
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