Task guide · image enhancement
Use the focused image upscaler when the composition is already right but the source needs a cleaner, sharper output. It is an enhancement step, not a substitute for missing detail or a new image generation workflow.
Cost and control
The current estimate stays beside Generate. Choosing a workflow fills the composer but never starts a job or spends credits.
Recraft Crisp Upscale
What you need
Upload one source image and decide where it will be used. The original file should be the clearest version you have available.
- One image you own or have permission to process
- A source without severe compression, blur, or an already clipped subject
- The final placement where edge and texture quality can be compared
What you get
A sharper image result from the focused live upscaler. Compare it with the source at the actual display size before replacing your original asset.
- An enhanced image based on the uploaded source
- A result suitable for review in the intended layout
- A file you can download or continue editing in another workflow
How to upscale an image
- 01
Start with the best source
Upload the largest clean source you have and avoid repeatedly upscaling an already processed copy.
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Run the focused tool
The upscaler is driven by the image input, so no creative prompt is needed for this task.
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Compare at the destination size
Inspect faces, type, fine patterns, edges, and noise at the size where the image will actually be seen.
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Download the reviewed file
Keep the original source and use the enhanced copy only when the comparison supports the change.
Check before you replace the source
- Fine details look sharper without invented text or repeating texture.
- Edges, faces, and straight lines do not show halos or unnatural artifacts.
- The file improves the real placement rather than only looking different when zoomed in.
What to keep in mind
- Upscaling cannot recover information that was never present in a severely blurred or cropped source.
- Invented texture, faces, and small text must be checked against the original.
- Keep the original asset for comparison and rollback; enhancement should not destroy the source of truth.
Example · Portrait detail check
Portraits make edge and texture changes easy to inspect; compare the enhanced file with the original at its real display size.
Questions about image upscaling
Does upscaling recreate missing detail accurately?
Not always. It can improve the appearance of a source, but invented detail may be wrong. Compare important faces, text, product edges, and patterns with the original.
Should I upscale before editing?
Use the cleanest source for the job. If the composition still needs a creative change, edit first or use the image editing workflow instead of treating upscaling as a redesign.
Can I keep the original file?
Yes, and you should. Downloaded enhancements are separate outputs; retain the original so quality changes can be compared and reversed.