Best Image Upscaling Software in 2026
Updated
In short: NextGenUp is ranked #1 of 100 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Bigjpg and Imglarger. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Bigjpg. The lowest first paid tier on this page is PixelPanda Image Upscaler at $1.99/mo.
When you need to enlarge images, the right tool can depend on the files you have and how you want to process them. Compared on maximum scale, upscaling method and input formats, these options also differ in batch processing, desktop apps and API access. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing as well. NextGenUp, Bigjpg and Imglarger are among the named tools, alongside PixelPanda Image Upscaler and Super Resolution. Consider whether you need to handle images one at a time or in batches, and which formats and access methods suit your workflow.
100 image upscaling software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Image Upscaling Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 23 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 NextGenUpFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 BigjpgPaid from $6/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 ImglargerPaid from $9.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 PixelPanda Image UpscalerPaid from $1.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 5 Super ResolutionPaid from $4.90/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 Real-ESRGAN
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 LetsEnhancePaid from $9/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 Upscale.mediaPaid from $5.83/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 9 ClaidFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 PicWish Image UpscalerFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 SupaResPaid from $9/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 Upscale Media AIPaid from $4/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 UpscaylPaid from $24.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 Krea EnhancerPaid from $9/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 Adima Image Upscaler ProPaid from $7.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 ClipdropFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 UpsamplerPaid from $15/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 UpscaleAIPaid from $7.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 UpscalFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 Topaz Labs APIPaid from $50/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 Cutout.ProPaid from $4.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 22 SuperImageFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 23 Aiseesoft Image UpscalerPaid from $14.90/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 Ximilar Image UpscalerPaid from $69/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 Image UpscalerPaid from $9.90/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
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Questions about this list
Which image upscaling software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
NextGenUp is ranked #1 of 100 with a score of 9.2. Bigjpg is second and Imglarger third.
How many of these have a free plan?
22 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, PixelPanda Image Upscaler has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.