Bigjpg is an image-upscaling service that uses deep convolutional neural networks to enhance images supplied by users. It can enlarge images by up to 16x, reduce noise and compression artifacts, and improve detail and sharpness. Users can select photo or artwork styles, choose enlargement from 2x to 16x, and set noise reduction from None to Highest. The service supports anime images, illustrations, and regular photos, and lists batch processing and API access. Applications are available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, alongside web access. The free plan permits 20 pictures per month, with a 5MB upload limit and enlargement up to 4x. Paid plans allow uploads up to 50MB and up to 16x enlargement; Basic costs $6.00 USD per month, billed 2 Months as a one-time payment. Bigjpg says uploaded files are used for the requested enhancement and deleted automatically within 24 hours for free accounts or 72 hours for premium accounts. It says uploads are not used for model training without explicit, informed consent. Users who are not logged in must keep the browser open during processing or lose the enlarged result.
Who it is for
Bigjpg suits people who want to enlarge photos, anime images, or illustrations and adjust noise reduction. Its applications and API may also suit users processing images across supported devices or workflows.
What is good
- Supports enlargement up to 16x.
- Offers photo and artwork image styles.
- Batch processing and API access are listed.
- Uploads are deleted automatically within 24 or 72 hours.
What to know first
- Free plan allows 20 pictures per month.
- Free uploads are limited to 5MB and 4x enlargement.
- Logged-out users must keep the browser open during processing.
Verdict
Bigjpg provides image enlargement controls, noise reduction, and support for both photos and artwork. The free plan has lower upload and enlargement limits than paid plans, and the listed Basic plan is a one-time payment covering two months.
Bigjpg plans and pricing
All plansCompared on image upscaling software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Batch processing
- Yes
- API access
- Yes
- Desktop app
- Yes
