Add resolution without losing detail.
Adobe Firefly adds fine detail to your photo as it increases the pixel count, so edges, textures, and small elements stay clear when your image gets bigger.
Enlarge and sharpen your photos for free with the 4K upscaler.
Upload any photo and Adobe Firefly increases its resolution up to 4K, adding sharp detail without stretching or distorting your original image.
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Quickly upscale any photo to 4K resolution.
Enhance a photo before printing, framing, or sharing for free with the 4K image upscaler in Adobe Firefly.
Prepare photos for print and display.
Turn a lower-resolution snapshot into a photo that holds up on a poster, canvas print, or large screen, without blur or pixelation creeping in.
Combine with other Adobe Firefly tools.
Pair 4K upscale with Generative Expand to widen your canvas, or with photo manipulation to adjust specific parts of the scene before you enlarge it.
How to upscale a photo to 4K with Adobe Firefly.
Sign in to Adobe Firefly with your Adobe ID or create a free account, then open Edit Image from the home screen.
Choose a photo from your device or Adobe Creative Cloud storage. Adobe Firefly accepts JPEG, PNG, or WEBP files up to 100MB.
Adobe Firefly guides you to the Upscale tool with an on-screen coachmark as soon as your photo finishes uploading. Select it to prepare your photo for a higher resolution.
Click Generate to review how Adobe Firefly increases your photo’s resolution up to 4K. Adjust the strength of the enhancement and generate again for the perfect result.
Download your photo at its new resolution, then use it anywhere you need the extra detail and clarity, from prints to social posts.
Precise creative control
Choose exactly how much detail to add and preview the result before you commit. Fine-tune the enhancement so your photo looks sharp without looking artificial.
Top AI models, all in one place
Adobe Firefly brings together its own models and partner models from Topaz. Generate with the model that’s best suited to your style, without switching between tools.
Your complete creative studio
One studio carries you from a first upload to a finished image. Enhance resolution, refine details, and regenerate all in Adobe Firefly.
Built for creators
Get fast results when you need them using intuitive tools that automate common image edits. Dial in the details with precision tools when details matter. Firefly adapts to the way you create.
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Questions? We’ve got answers.
AI 4K upscale in Adobe Firefly is the process of increasing a photo’s resolution using AI instead of simple stretching. Adobe Firefly adds detail to your image so it looks sharp at a larger size, up to 4K resolution.
Upload your photo, then select the Upscale tool when Adobe Firefly guides you to it with a coachmark. Adobe Firefly increases your photo’s resolution and gives you a result you can download or refine further.
No. The Upscale tool in Adobe Firefly is built to add detail, not remove it. Adobe Firefly reconstructs fine detail to match your photo’s existing texture and lighting, instead of stretching or compressing the pixels you already have.
Yes. Adobe Firefly can add resolution to older or lower-quality photos, though results depend on how much detail the original image contains. For heavily worn or blurry originals, pair 4K upscale with the photo restoration tool for the best result.
Photographers, social media creators, and small business owners use AI 4K upscale to prepare older or lower-resolution photos for prints, listings, and campaigns. Adobe Firefly gives you a fast way to add resolution without the need to reshoot a larger, higher-quality version of an image.
Yes. Adobe Firefly supports professional and commercial workflows. Review the Adobe Generative AI User Guidelines for full details on usage.
The best AI upscale tool gives you real control over the result, the ability to preview changes before committing, and enough resolution to hold up in print or on a large screen. Adobe Firefly does this and offers the Topaz AI model, so you can compare results and refine your favorite with precision tools in the same studio.
Adobe Firefly brings together its own models and top partner models. You can switch between models in the Model dropdown and compare results side by side before you settle on a final image.
Images generated in Adobe Firefly download as PNGs.
Adobe Firefly accepts JPEG, PNG, or WEBP files up to 100MB for the Upscale tool. If your photo is in a different format, convert it before uploading.
Yes, you can upscale photos for free with an Adobe account. A free account gives you access to free daily generations, so you can try Adobe Firefly without a paid plan. Learn more about using Adobe Firefly for free. Paid plans are available for higher-volume generation.
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