Turn small, soft images into crisp high-resolution ones.
Upload an image, choose a scale factor, and download a sharper, higher-resolution version — real detail is reconstructed, not just stretched.
How it works
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Step 1
Upload your image
Start with any photo or graphic that's too small, soft, or low-resolution for where you want to use it.
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Step 2
Choose a scale factor
Pick how much larger you want the result — the model targets that higher resolution.
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Step 3
Download the result
Get back a sharper, higher-resolution version with reconstructed detail, ready to use.
Examples
POST /v1/upscale
curl -X POST https://api.ideogram.ai/v1/upscale \
-H 'Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
-F '[email protected]'
Frequently asked questions about Upscale Image
What does the image upscaler do? +
It increases an image's resolution while reconstructing detail — sharpening edges and textures — so the enlarged image stays crisp instead of looking soft or pixelated.
How much can I upscale? +
Choose a scale factor to enlarge the image to a higher resolution. Bigger factors produce larger outputs; the model adds plausible detail as it scales.
Will it change the content of my image? +
No. Upscaling preserves the original composition and subject — it adds resolution and detail, it doesn't repaint or restyle the image.
Is there an API for this? +
Yes — POST an image to the upscale endpoint and get the higher-resolution image back. See the API example below.