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Magpie
Magpie · founded 2021
What it is
Magpie is a free Windows tool for enlarging content in windowed or fullscreen mode. Its built-in scaling algorithms and filters include Anime4K, FSR, CRT shaders, and SGSR, a lightweight option designed for 3D content. Users can combine effects, adjust parameters for most of them, and add effects if they know HLSL. The WinUI interface offers light and dark themes, and the tool supports multiple monitors and touch input. A screenshot hotkey defaults to Alt+Shift+S, and screenshot filenames can be customized. Magpie requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11, plus DirectX feature level 11. It is licensed under GPLv3, and downloads are linked from GitHub Releases. The FAQ says frame generation is not planned because the project focuses on visual quality and post-processing, which it says adds latency when used for frame generation. Its FAQ also describes Magpie as designed to be non-intrusive while warning users to consider game-compatibility risks. Direct3D screen capture can include RTSS performance-monitor overlays, potentially showing two OSD layers.
For and against
For
- Scales in fullscreen and windowed modes.
- Includes Anime4K, FSR, and CRT shaders.
- Effects can be combined and mostly customized.
- Supports multiple monitors and touch input.
- Screenshot hotkey and filenames are customizable.
Against
- Requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11.
- Requires DirectX feature level 11.
- Frame generation is not planned.
- Capture can include RTSS overlays.
The verdict
Magpie offers several scaling modes and adjustable effects in a free Windows tool. Check its system requirements and note the stated capture and game-compatibility caveats before using it.
Who it suits
Magpie suits Windows users looking for fullscreen or windowed scaling with configurable effects. It may also fit people who want to use touch input or multiple monitors.
Plans and prices
Free
Open-source Windows window upscaler
Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Additional scaling effect
- The release notes describe SGSR as a lightweight upscaling algorithm designed for 3D content.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Algorithms
- Built-in algorithms and filters include Anime4K, FSR, CRT shaders, and more.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Built-in effects
- Its built-in algorithms and filters include Anime4K, FSR, CRT shaders, and more.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Capture caveat
- The FAQ explains that Magpie's Direct3D screen capture can also capture RTSS performance-monitor overlays, potentially displaying two OSD layers.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Capture feature
- The release notes describe a screenshot hotkey, defaulting to Alt+Shift+S, and customizable screenshot filenames.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Custom effects
- Effects can be combined and most have customizable parameters; users familiar with HLSL can add effects.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Displays
- Magpie supports multiple monitors.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Download
- The README links to GitHub Releases for downloads.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Frame generation
- The FAQ says frame generation is not planned because the project's goal is visual quality rather than performance.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Game compatibility caveat
- The FAQ says Magpie is designed to be non-intrusive and notes there have been no reported bans for using it, while warning users to be aware of the risks.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Interface
- The WinUI-based interface supports light and dark themes.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under GPLv3.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Magpie is a lightweight window upscaling tool with scaling algorithms and filters.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The stated system requirements are Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11, and DirectX feature level 11.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Scaling modes
- It supports both fullscreen and windowed scaling.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security policy
- The repository says it has not set up a SECURITY.md file and has no published security advisories.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- It requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11, and DirectX feature level 11.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Touch input
- The FAQ says touch input has been supported since version 0.11.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
