> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ideogram.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ideogram.gitbook.io/docs/edit/upscale.md). # Upscale Enlarge an image with the Upscale app, Studio or Upscale & download. Understand 2x/4x/8x sizes, resolution limits, model controls and unavailable scales. Upscaling makes an image larger and adds detail so it stays sharp. Use it to get a high-resolution file for printing posters, wall art, t-shirts and other print-on-demand products, or to enlarge a small or blurry photo. You can do it in three places: | Where | Sizes | Best when | | ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | | [Upscale app](#the-upscale-app) | 2x, 4x or 8x, or 1K/2K/4K with Nano Banana Pro | You want to choose the upscaler and its settings | | [Studio layer](#upscale-a-layer-in-studio) | 2x, 4x or Ultra 8x | You are editing in Studio and need one layer larger | | [Upscale & download](#upscale-as-you-download) | 1K, 2K, 4K or 8K | You just want a bigger file | The Upscale app needs a paid plan or bought credits. The other two need a paid plan. Without a plan, [buy credits](/docs/plans-and-billing/buying-extra-credits.md) and use the Upscale app. The app's **Scale** multiplies each side: a 1,024-pixel-wide image at **4x** comes out 4,096 pixels wide, about 4K. The download menu names sizes by result (**4K**) instead. The scale limit is based on the output's total pixel count, up to the equivalent of an 8192×8192 image. Large source images may therefore offer fewer scales. ## The Upscale app ### Open it * On an image page, click **Upscale**. The app opens with the image loaded. * Open an image's **…** menu in the Library's **Generations** or **Uploads** tab, or an app's **Assets** tab, and choose **Upscale** under **Use**. * Open **Apps** and search for Upscale. Under **Source image**, click **+ Add** to upload an image or choose one you already have. ### Steps 1. Check the **Source image**. If the box is empty, click **+ Add**.
Upscale app with a cat photo in the highlighted Source image box.

Make sure this is the image you want bigger.

2. Pick an upscaler in the model picker, or leave it on **Auto**.
Upscale Model picker, highlighted, set to Auto.

Leave Model on Auto, or pick an upscaler.

3. Set **Scale** to **2x**, **4x** or **8x** (default 2x).
Scale menu open and highlighted, listing 2x and 4x, with 8x greyed out.

Pick a size. Sizes too big for this image are greyed out.

4. Click **Upscale**. The button shows the cost first. See [how credits work](/docs/plans-and-billing/available-plans.md#how-credits-work).
Upscale button, highlighted, showing a cost of 50.33 credits.

The button shows the cost before you click.

Scales that exceed the supported output pixel count are greyed out in **Scale**. Under the menu you'll see "Up to Nx for this image." If even 2x is too big, the app tells you the image can't be upscaled. ### Upscalers With **Auto**, Ideogram picks the upscaler and you only see **Source image** and **Scale**. Pick a named upscaler when you want more control. The list today: * Topaz Bloom 2 * Topaz Standard 2 * Topaz Redefine * Topaz Text Refine * Topaz Wonder 3.5 * Nano Banana Pro Each adds its own settings: | Upscaler | Extra settings | | -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Topaz Bloom 2 | **Creativity** ("Low stays faithful; high invents detail."), **Prompt**, **Keep colors** | | Topaz Redefine | **Creativity** (1 to 9), **Prompt**, **Auto prompt**, **Texture** (1 to 5), **Detail pass** with **Detail strength**, plus face, sharpen and denoise controls | | Topaz Standard 2 and Topaz Text Refine | **Strength** (Auto lets Topaz judge each image), face enhancement, **Sharpen**, **Denoise**, **Fix compression** ("Removes JPEG blockiness and banding."), subject detection | | Topaz Wonder 3.5 | **Enhancement strength**: Low, Medium or High | | Nano Banana Pro | **Resolution** 1K, 2K or 4K in place of **Scale**, and a **Prompt**. Only sizes larger than your image can be picked. | To keep text in an image crisp, try Topaz Text Refine. To have the upscaler invent fine detail, raise **Creativity** on Topaz Bloom 2 or Topaz Redefine. ### Compare the upscalers Each upscaler suits a different kind of image. We ran the same 1080 × 1080 ad through each Topaz upscaler at **2x** with default settings. The close-ups below show the bottle label, which has large and small lettering, ice and water droplets. Results vary from run to run, so treat these as a guide.
Close-up of a cold brew bottle label reading North Pour, Cold Brew, 12 fl oz, enlarged without upscaling and slightly soft

The original, enlarged 2x without an upscaler, for reference.

The same label after Topaz Text Refine, with sharp large and small lettering

Topaz Text Refine keeps lettering sharp and true to the original. Use it for ads, posters, labels and packaging.

The same label after Topaz Standard 2, sharper overall and close to the original

Topaz Standard 2 sharpens the whole image and stays close to the original. A good default for photos.

The same label after Topaz Wonder 3.5, with crisp lettering and clearer droplets on the glass

Topaz Wonder 3.5 adds crisp texture to surfaces such as glass and ice.

The same label after Topaz Bloom 2, with added detail in the ice and droplets

Topaz Bloom 2 adds new fine detail, such as extra droplets and texture. Good for product shots and art.

The same label after Topaz Redefine, redrawn with a smoother, more painted look

Topaz Redefine redraws the image the most. Good for soft, small or low-quality images that need new detail.

Creative upscalers can redraw small lettering, such as the fine print on a label. When exact words matter, use Topaz Text Refine or Topaz Standard 2, or lower **Creativity**, and check the text before you use the file. Redefine also redraws areas that are out of focus. Here, Standard 2 keeps the soft background leaves soft, while Redefine draws them sharper:
Out-of-focus eucalyptus leaves after Topaz Standard 2, still soft like the original

Topaz Standard 2: the leaves stay out of focus, as in the original.

The same leaves after Topaz Redefine, with a sharper stem and leaf edges

Topaz Redefine: the stem and leaf edges come out sharper.

### Choose a scale without changing the shape **2x**, **4x** and **8x** multiply both width and height. For example, a 1,024 × 768 image becomes 4,096 × 3,072 at **4x**; it keeps the same 4:3 shape. It has 16 times as many pixels, not four times as many. Upscaling does not turn a portrait image into a square or add space around the subject; use [Studio](/docs/edit/studio.md) to change the canvas or extend an image. ### Keep enhancement under control A larger file can also contain changed detail. The upscaler's **Strength** sets how much enhancement is applied. With **Face enhancement** enabled, higher **Face creativity** can change a person's appearance. Start with Auto or restrained settings when preserving faces matters, then inspect the result before choosing stronger reconstruction. This is separate from **Scale**, which controls the output size. ### If a scale is unavailable Wait for **Checking available scales…** to finish. The allowed factors depend on the selected source's dimensions, so switching to a larger source can reduce the available choices. If even **2x** exceeds the limit, download the image at its original size instead of trying a larger scale. If dimensions cannot be verified, remove the source and select it again or choose another image. ## Upscale a layer in Studio 1. In [Studio](/docs/edit/studio.md), select an image layer. 2. Under **Tools** in the right sidebar, choose **Upscale**. 3. Pick **2x**, **4x** or **Ultra 8x** (default 2x). Scales that exceed the supported output pixel count are greyed out. 4. Click **Upscale**.
Studio right sidebar for a selected image layer, with the Upscale tool highlighted and open on 2x, 4x and Ultra 8x above the Upscale button.

Select a layer, open Upscale, pick a size and click Upscale.

The layer changes in place, so you can keep editing at the larger size. This needs a paid plan. ## Upscale as you download 1. On an image page, click **Download**. 2. Under **Size**, pick a size tagged "(Upscale)". Sizes tagged "(Original size)" need no upscale. 3. The button changes to **Upscale & download** and shows the cost. Click it. In Studio, click **Export** instead of **Download**. If the button says **Subscribe to download**, that size needs a paid plan. For file types and the rest of the menu, see [Downloading images](/docs/organize-and-share/download.md). ## In this topic: product images 1. [Apps and Workflows](/docs/create/apps.md): choose the right app 2. [Remove Backgrounds and Objects](/docs/edit/remove-backgrounds-and-objects.md): cut out the product or clean up the photo 3. [Colorways](/docs/create/apps/colorways.md): show the product in new colors 4. [Material Swap](/docs/create/apps/material-swap.md): show it in new fabrics and finishes 5. **Upscale** (this page): enlarge it for print and store listings 6. [Ad Resizer](/docs/create/apps/ad-resizer.md): resize the finished ad for each placement 7. [Troubleshooting](/docs/help/troubleshooting.md): fix common problems