Image Upscaler
Feature List
Explore the powerful features of Nero AI Image Upscaler.
AI Upscale Model
Model Name | Recommended Use | Output Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
Photo | Real-life photos from phones or digital cameras — portraits, nature, architecture, and everyday scenes | Balanced sharpness, low artifacts, and realistic light and color transitions |
Iris | Close-up details and high-contrast textures — eyes, fur, feathers, hair, jewelry, and fabrics | Very sharp results with strong detail retention, ideal for texture-rich images |
Standard | General-purpose upscaling for a wide range of images, especially landscapes, cityscapes, and mixed scenes | Sharper and slightly stronger enhancement than the Photo model |
Anime | Anime, illustrations, digital paintings, cartoons, and other stylized artwork | Cleaner lines, smooth gradients, and painting-like textures |
Face Recovery | Low-resolution, blurry, or old portraits with visible faces | Reconstructs facial details and improves clarity in faces |
Sharpen | Soft images with weak edge definition but recognizable subject detail | Stronger edge clarity and improved local sharpness |
Unblur | Images affected by motion blur, camera shake, or focus blur | Reconstructs image structure and improves perceived clarity in blurred areas |
Face Recovery Settings
Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Skin Retouch | Smooths skin and reduces visible blemishes while preserving natural texture. Adjust the intensity with the slider. |
Notes：
Skin Retouch is available when Face Recovery is selected.
Face Recovery may reconstruct or slightly alter facial details.
Review the result before using enhanced faces for identity-sensitive purposes.
Face Recovery and Skin Retouch may require the Pro version.
Upscaling Options
Upscale Size | Choose 1×, 2×, 4×, or 8× enlargement, resolution presets, or a custom pixel resolution |
Output Resolution | Target resolution is calculated from the source image and selected scale. The current generation supports outputs up to 1024 MP. A 4K source can reach approximately 32K dimensions at 8× enlargement. |
Resoluiton limit | Up to 1024 MP output. File-format-specific dimension limits may still apply. |
Upscaling Model | Select AI model from dropdown (Photo, Iris, Standard, Anime, etc.) |
Advanced Option | Expands for the Model Strength bar to adjust AI enhancement intensity (0–100%) |
Apply to All | Uniformly apply model and settings across all queued unprocessed images. |
Process Mode | Local CPU/GPU or Nero Cloud GPU (⚡100× faster vs CPU and 10x faster vs local GPU) |
Notes:
Nero Cloud GPU (Cloud Acceleration) requires Pro version and consumes Nero Credits.
AMD and NPU accelerations are still in progress…
Image Preview & Interface
Slider View Mode | Split view (Original vs Processed) with adjustable slider bar |
Side by side view | Original and processed images show in parallel windows side by side. |
Single view | Only show the process image in the preview window |
Zoom Control | Zoom in and zoom out or set the zoom to fit mode |
Resolution Display | Shows original and target resolution (e.g. 740×1110 → 2960×4440 px) |
Progress Visualization | Real-time overlay for “Processing” or “Waiting for Processing” or checkmark for successful upscaling |
Batch Thumbnail Tray | Manage multiple images in one session |
Output & Saving
Save Image | Exports the upscaled image immediately. |
Save as | You can change options such as file name, format and path before saving. |
Support Formats | JPG, PNG, BMP, WEBP and TIFF (auto or selectable). |
Compress | When set to JPG format, you can define the compress level from 1-9 |
Batch Save | Saves all processed images in one action. |
Batch Workflow
Image Queue | Manage multiple images in one project. Up to 100 images input. |
Apply to All | Uniformly apply model and settings across all tasks. |
Sequential Processing | Automatic queue-based execution. |
Thumbnail Indicators | Each image displays upscale factor, model icon, and status. |