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Anyone can use the image upscaler.

Creators, marketers and everyday users can sharpen details and refine textures with the AI-powered editing tools in Firefly. Upscale an image by 2x or 4x with a single click.

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Upscale customer photos for marketing campaigns.

User-created content can be crucial for a successful marketing campaign. With Generative Upscale, you can make sure that those visuals maintain the polished, professional look of your own content.

Twin images of a woman crossing a city street on a busy day are shown side-by-side. The image on the right shows greater detail due to upscaling.
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Twin images of a perfume bottle with flowers around it are shown side-by-side. The image on the right has a clearer label due to upscaling.

Improve low-res logos or product photos with the image upscaler.

Now you can use low-res email attachments or legacy assets instead of doing a costly redesign or reshoot. Whether you’re working with a partner organisation that hasn’t provided an adequately sized logo or you just can’t track down the high-res image you need, you can still get the clean edges and fine details that meet your design standards.

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Enhance old photos or scanned images with Generative Upscale.

Breathe new life into old or scanned photos by increasing resolution and sharpening details that were lost over time or in transit. The result is clearer, more usable imagery that’s ready for contemporary creative projects and larger formats.

A before and after image of a photograph of a man and young boy hugging. The colour and details are enhanced in the image on the right due to upscaling.

How to use the image upscaler in the Firefly image editor.

Why use Firefly as an image upscaler?

An AI image upscaler uses artificial intelligence to improve the resolution, clarity and sharpness of images. Firefly gives you powerful, intuitive AI photo editing tools that fit your creative style and needs. Upscale images with Firefly for:

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A side-by-side comparison of the same image of a mountain. The image on the right is clearer, but retains its photorealistic look.
A side-by-side comparison of the same image of a mountain. The image on the right is clearer, but retains its photorealistic look.
A side-by-side comparison of the same image of a mountain. The image on the right is clearer, but retains its photorealistic look.

Enhancement that looks natural

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A side-by-side comparison of a painterly illustration of a woman with brown hair. The image on the right sharper, but retains all the stylistic qualities of the first.
A side-by-side comparison of a painterly illustration of a woman with brown hair. The image on the right sharper, but retains all the stylistic qualities of the first.
A side-by-side comparison of a painterly illustration of a woman with brown hair. The image on the right sharper, but retains all the stylistic qualities of the first.

Preservation of the original look while sharpening the details

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A side-by-side comparison of an image of a meal at a burger restaurant, with a soft drink in the foreground. In the image on the right, the logo on the drink is crisper.
A side-by-side comparison of an image of a meal at a burger restaurant, with a soft drink in the foreground. In the image on the right, the logo on the drink is crisper.
A side-by-side comparison of an image of a meal at a burger restaurant, with a soft drink in the foreground. In the image on the right, the logo on the drink is crisper.

Logos with clean edges

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A side-by-side comparison of an image of a humming bird drinking nector from a flower. The image on the right is sharper and clearer.
A side-by-side comparison of an image of a humming bird drinking nector from a flower. The image on the right is sharper and clearer.
A side-by-side comparison of an image of a humming bird drinking nector from a flower. The image on the right is sharper and clearer.

Professional-quality results

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Questions? We have answers.

What is image upscaling?

Image upscaling is a way to make an image bigger while keeping it looking sharp and clear. Instead of just stretching the picture and making it blurry, AI upscaling fills in extra detail so images look crisp and polished — even at larger sizes. It’s great for turning small or low‑resolution images into visuals that look ready for web, social or print.

What does image upscaling do?

Image upscaling makes images look better at larger sizes. It uses AI to add clarity and detail when an image is enlarged, so it stays sharp instead of looking blurry or pixelated. This helps turn smaller or low‑resolution images into visuals you can use for websites, social posts, presentations and printed material.

How can I upscale an image without losing quality?

To upscale an image without losing quality, use an AI‑powered image upscaler like Generative Upscale in Firefly. Instead of simply stretching the image, AI upscaling analyses the photo and adds realistic detail as it enlarges it, so the result stays sharp and natural‑looking. This makes it easy to turn smaller images into high‑quality visuals that work at any size.

How to upscale image resolution online?

You can upscale image resolution online by using an AI tool like Firefly. Just upload your image, select one of the available models and Firefly automatically increases the resolution while keeping the image sharp and natural‑looking. Because it runs in your browser, there’s no software to install — your image is enhanced and ready to download in just a few clicks.

Is the Adobe Firefly image upscaler free to use?

Yes, you can use Firefly as a free image upscaler with limited generative credits. For unrestricted use, advanced features or higher-resolution outputs, a paid plan is available.

What is the best AI image upscaler?

The best AI image upscaler increases image resolution while preserving details, texture and realism instead of simply enlarging pixels. Generative Upscale enhances images using AI to restore lost detail and improve clarity, making it suitable for creators, marketers, photographers and anyone looking to improve image quality for web, print or presentation use.

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