Real-ESRGAN AlternativesImage Upscaling Apps like Real-ESRGAN

Real-ESRGAN is described as 'Aims at developing Practical Algorithms for General Image/Video Restoration' and is a Image Upscaling app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Real-ESRGAN for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best Real-ESRGAN alternative is Upscayl. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try waifu2x or REAL Video Enhancer. Other great apps like Real-ESRGAN are Topaz Gigapixel, Magnific AI, Upsampler and Waifu2x Caffe.

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Real-ESRGAN aims at developing Practical Algorithms for General Image/Video Restoration.

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Real-ESRGAN alternatives page was last updated Jan 14, 2025
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  1. Upscayl icon

    Upscayl

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    Free and Open Source AI Image Upscaler for Linux, MacOS and Windows built with Linux-First philosophy.

    63 Upscayl alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Upscayl screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Image Upscaling
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Batch Editing
    7.  Electron based

    Upscayl VS Real-ESRGAN

     

    • Upscayl is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Real-ESRGAN.

    • Upscayl is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Real-ESRGAN.

    • Upscayl is Free Personal and Open SourceReal-ESRGAN is Free and Open Source
    • Upscayl is LightweightReal-ESRGAN is not according to our users
  2. waifu2x icon

    waifu2x

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    Image Super-Resolution [upscaling] for Anime-style [low detail] art or images using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks.

    64 waifu2x alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Online
    waifu2x screenshot 1

    waifu2x Features

    1.  Change resolution
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Batch Editing
    5.  Works Offline

    waifu2x VS Real-ESRGAN

     

    • waifu2x is the most popular Web-based alternative to Real-ESRGAN.

    • waifu2x is Free and Open SourceReal-ESRGAN is also Free and Open Source
  4. REAL Video Enhancer icon

    REAL Video Enhancer

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    REAL Video Enhancer is a redesigned and enhanced version of the original Rife ESRGAN App for Linux. This program offers convenient access to frame interpolation and upscaling functionalities on Linux, comparable to Flowframes or enhancr on Windows.

    61 REAL Video Enhancer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    REAL Video Enhancer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Frame interpolation
    5.  Works Offline

    REAL Video Enhancer VS Real-ESRGAN

     
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  6. Topaz Gigapixel icon

    Topaz Gigapixel

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    Upscales images by 16x with AI, perfect for large prints. Enhances realistic textures, clears pixelation, and retains details in low-res photos. Versatile for photographers and artists aiming for high fidelity or creative flexibility.

    48 Topaz Gigapixel alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Adobe Photoshop
    Topaz Gigapixel screenshot 1

    Topaz Gigapixel Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Batch Editing
    3.  Denoise
    4.  Built-in AI Assistant
    5.  AI-Powered

    Topaz Gigapixel VS Real-ESRGAN

     

    • Topaz Gigapixel is the most popular commercial alternative to Real-ESRGAN.

    • Topaz Gigapixel is Paid and ProprietaryReal-ESRGAN is Free and Open Source
  7. Magnific AI icon

    Magnific AI

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    The most advanced AI upscaler & enhancer. Magnific can hallucinate and reimagine as many details as you wish guided by your own prompt and parameters!.

    75 Magnific AI alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Adobe Photoshop
    Magnific AI screenshot 1

    Magnific AI Features

    1.  AI-Powered

    Magnific AI VS Real-ESRGAN

     
  8. Upsampler icon

    Upsampler

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    Upsampler is the ultimate platform for image upscaling and enhancement. With Upsampler, you can enhance your images to high resolutions while adding as much new detail as you desire! This makes it far more powerful than traditional upscaling technologies.

    22 Upsampler alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Anime scene before and after upsampling

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Change resolution

    Upsampler VS Real-ESRGAN

     
  10. Waifu2x Caffe icon

    Waifu2x Caffe

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    Waifu2x Caffe rewrites only the conversion function of the image conversion software "waifu2x" using Caffe and is software developed for Windows. Although it can convert with CPU, using CUDA (or cuDNN) can convert faster than CPU.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Waifu2x Caffe screenshot 1

    Waifu2x Caffe Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Change resolution

    Waifu2x Caffe VS Real-ESRGAN

     
  11. Scapix icon

    Scapix

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    An image, gif and video upscaling and denoiser app developed with electron, react, waifu2x and ffmpeg.

    46 Scapix alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Scapix 2.0

    Scapix Features

    1.  Image Processing
    2.  AI-Powered

    Scapix VS Real-ESRGAN

     
  12. Video Restore AI icon

    Video Restore AI

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    Transform your cherished memories into vibrant, high-definition videos right on your Mac. Whether it's the grainy footage of your grandparents' wedding from the 60s, those nostalgic mobile phone clips from the 2000s, or precious moments from family vacations, Video...

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Video Restore AI screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Support for 4K
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Colorize Photo
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Video Restoration
    8.  AI-Powered
    9.  Drag and Drop
    10.  Noise Reduction

    Video Restore AI VS Real-ESRGAN

     
  13. RealScaler icon

    RealScaler

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    RealScaler is a Windows app based on Real-ESRGAN AI to enhance, enlarge and reduce noise in photographs and videos.

    70 RealScaler alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RealScaler screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Hardware Accelerated
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Batch Editing
    10.  Non Destructive Editing
    11.  Noise Reduction
    12.  AMD

    RealScaler VS Real-ESRGAN

     
  14. final2x icon

    final2x

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    2^x Image Super-Resolution ??.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    final2x screenshot 1

    final2x Features

    1.  Image Processing
    2.  Cross-Platform
    3.  Support for i18n

    final2x VS Real-ESRGAN

     
  15. Bigjpg icon

    Bigjpg

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    Using the latest Deep Convolutional Neural Networks(based on waifu2x). It intelligently reduces noise and serration in images to enlarge them without losing quality. See demo images.

    50 Bigjpg alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    Bigjpg screenshot 1

    Bigjpg Features

    1.  Image Processing

    Bigjpg VS Real-ESRGAN

     

    • Bigjpg is the most popular Android alternative to Real-ESRGAN.

    • Bigjpg is Freemium and ProprietaryReal-ESRGAN is Free and Open Source
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