Best AI Image Upscalers in 2026
Updated
In short: Adima Image Upscaler Pro is ranked #1 of 28 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Bigjpg and Upscal. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Bigjpg. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Cutout.Pro at $4.99/mo.
Enlarge images by comparing the output and workflow features each tool lists. Maximum upscale and output formats help you check the image sizes and file types on offer, while batch processing may matter when handling multiple files. Consider whether desktop app access or API access fits how you work, and whether video upscaling is relevant to your needs. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer additional points of comparison. Cutout.Pro, Adima Image Upscaler Pro, and Bigjpg are among the entries shown, alongside Imglarger, Upscal, Nero Lens, LetsEnhance, and Upscale.media. Weigh image handling, access options, and cost against the kind of enlargement work you have in mind.
28 AI image upscalers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Adima Image Upscaler Pro Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$7.99/mo Maximum upscale: 16 xBatch processing: Yes
- 2 Bigjpg iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$6/mo Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 3 Upscal iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8Free Maximum upscale: 8 xBatch processing: YesAPI access: No
- 4 Imglarger iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$9.99/mo Batch processing: Yes
- 5 Cutout.Pro iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$4.99/mo Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 6 NextGenUp No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0Free Batch processing: Yes
- 7 Upscale.media No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$5.83/mo Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 8 LetsEnhance No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$9/mo Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 9 Real-ESRGAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Batch processing: Yes
- 10 Nero Lens iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Maximum upscale: 4 xBatch processing: Yes
- 11 Upsampler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$15/mo Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 12 UpscaleAI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$7.99/mo Maximum upscale: 8 xBatch processing: Yes
- 13 AI Upscale No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Batch processing: Yes
- 14 Upscayl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$24.99/mo Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 15 VanceAI Image Upscaler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5$8.32/mo Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 16 ImgUpscaler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$9.90/mo Batch processing: Yes
- 17 TensorPix No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$5.50/mo Batch processing: Yes
- 18 Image Upscaler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$9.90/mo Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 19 Topaz Gigapixel No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$12/mo Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 20 ON1 Resize AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Batch processing: Yes
- 21 Claid No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 22 Ximilar Image Upscaler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$69/mo Maximum upscale: 8 xBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 23 Waifu2x-Extension-GUI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Batch processing: Yes
- 24 ProductImageUpscale AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Maximum upscale: 8 xBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 25 Icons8 Smart Upscaler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which AI image upscaler is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Adima Image Upscaler Pro is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 9.4. Bigjpg is second and Upscal third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Cutout.Pro has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.