Upscale image
AvailableIncrease the resolution of an image. From 1 credit per image (Recraft Crisp) to 6 credits per output megapixel (Clarity).
What it does
Make an image 1–4× bigger (scale, 2 by default) from its https URL. Models: recraft-crisp-upscale (default): cheap, sharp upscales of PNGs; clarity-upscaler: creative upscales that add detail. recraft-crisp-upscale takes PNG only. The price follows the output size, read from the image before any charge. Returns a permanent URL plus the cost and your remaining balance. Call list_models for prices and describe_model for a model's options.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| image_url | string | Required | — | The image to upscale (https) |
| scale | number | Optional | 2 | How many times bigger each side gets (2 doubles width and height)1–4 |
| output_format | png | jpg | jpeg | Optional | — | png or jpg where the model offers a choice; by default a JPEG stays jpg and a PNG or WebP becomes png |
| model | recraft-crisp-upscale | topaz-upscale | seedvr2-upscale | clarity-upscaler | Optional | topaz-upscale | recraft-crisp-upscale: cheap, sharp upscales of PNGs; topaz-upscale (default): faithful upscales up to 4×; seedvr2-upscale: very cheap large upscales; clarity-upscaler: creative upscales that add detail. Call list_models for what each model costs. |
| extras | object | Optional | — | Model-specific parameters passed through (see describe_model). Priced or top-level parameters are not accepted here. |
| confirm | boolean | Optional | false | Set true to accept a quote above 500 credits |
Which model should I use?
| Model | Best for | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recraft Crisp Upscale | cheap, sharp upscales of PNGs | 1 credit per image | |
| Topaz Upscale Precision | faithful upscales up to 4× | 16 credits per started 24 megapixels of output | Coming soon |
| SeedVR2 Upscaler | very cheap large upscales | 0.2 credits per megapixel | Coming soon |
| Clarity Upscaler | creative upscales that add detail | 6 credits per megapixel |
Examples
- Upscale this image to twice its size
- Make this photo 4x bigger without losing sharpness
- Upscale this PNG and keep it a PNG
Use cases
- Enlarging a generated image before printing or a large display
- Sharpening a low-resolution photo for a product listing
- Preparing an old or small image for a high-resolution use case
How to use it
Connect Sakaira
One click or one URL. Sign in with Google. No API keys.
Ask in plain language
"Upscale this image to twice its size"
Check the cost and balance in the reply
Every result tells you what it cost and what you have left.
FAQ
Which model should I use?
recraft-crisp-upscale is the default, for cheap and sharp upscales of PNGs; clarity-upscaler adds detail for a more creative result. Call list_models for current prices.
How much does it cost?
From 1 credit per image (Recraft Crisp) to 6 credits per output megapixel (Clarity). The reply always states the exact cost and your remaining balance.
How big can the output get?
scale sets how many times bigger each side gets, from 1 to 4 (2 by default).
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