Upscayl
The score measures project health and popularity. It is not a hands-on review. How it works
A simple desktop app that enlarges and sharpens low-resolution images.
- Easy install
- Works on Windows, Mac, Linux
The openness label
- Code
- Open source, AGPL-3.0
- Models
- Open weights, included
- Runs
- On your computer
- Real cost
- Free
What you need to run it
About 8 GB of memory. Graphics card optional (2 GB of video memory speeds it up).
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- 52,274 stars on GitHub
- Last updated 2026-10-05
- Latest release v2.15.0
Quick answers
Is Upscayl free?
Yes. Upscayl is free and open source, released under the AGPL-3.0 license. There is nothing to buy and no subscription.
Does Upscayl run on my own computer?
Yes. Upscayl runs entirely on your own computer, so your files and prompts stay with you.
What do I need to run Upscayl?
About 8 GB of memory. Graphics card optional (2 GB of video memory speeds it up). It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Is Upscayl still maintained?
Yes. The Upscayl project was last updated on 2026-10-05.
What paid tools can Upscayl replace?
People use Upscayl as a free alternative to Krea.
Checked by Forkopolis on November 11, 2026.
