Sometimes also referred to as upsampling, upscaling is the process of increasing the resolution and clarity of a digital image. When upscaling an image, a user can increase the sharpness, reduce noise and remove unwanted artefacts.

This technique uses advanced algorithms to add pixels and detail, enhancing image sharpness, clarity and quality. Unlike simple resizing, which can lead to blurriness, upscaling employs sophisticated methods to preserve the aspect ratio of the original photo.

Upscaling increases the size and resolution of an image. With Generative Upscale, you can also add new, subtle details to an image, which may help increase image resolution as well. This process results in sharper images, reduced artefacts, enhanced details and a higher quality image.

Users in the US and Canada can upscale up to 2 images for free with Photoshop on the web while Generative Upscale is in beta.

Image upscaling in Photoshop uses AI technology to enhance low-quality pictures and portraits, bringing photos to life with improved clarity, resolution and colour.