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NextGenUp pairs image enlargement with video upscaling in a free desktop and self-hosted tool. It can enlarge images up to 8K, restore facial detail, and reduce noise or blur without changing image size; video upscaling reaches 4K. Processing runs on the user's hardware, and the MIT-licensed project is auditable on GitHub. Windows, macOS, Linux, and a network-accessible self-hosted web app are supported, with batch processing and no subscription, watermark, or account requirement.

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    Real-ESRGAN

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Open-source image and video restoration algorithms — Real-ESRGAN is BSD-3-Clause software for image and video restoration, while NextGenUp packages image and video upscaling with face restoration and local processing.

    9.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Bigjpg

    by Bigjpg
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Single-image enhancement with API access — Bigjpg focuses on single-image super-resolution and adds API access, while NextGenUp also upscales video and processes locally.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $6 Visit site
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    Krea Enhancer

    Free plan APIiPhoneSelf-hosted+1

    Online image enhancement with broad format support — Krea Enhancer offers online enhancement up to 8K for PNG, JPEG, WebP, HEIC, and HEIF, while NextGenUp also handles video locally.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
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    LetsEnhance

    by LetsEnhance
    Free plan API

    API-based upscaling for common image formats — LetsEnhance offers API access for JPG, PNG, and WebP, while NextGenUp includes a desktop app and local image and video processing.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $9/mo (annual) Visit site
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    SupaRes

    by SupaRes
    Free plan APIWeb

    Web-based image repair and optimization — SupaRes describes image upscaling, restoration, denoising, fixing, and optimization, while NextGenUp also upscales video and runs locally.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
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    PixelPanda Image Upscaler

    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    Image enlargement plus product-photo and avatar tools — PixelPanda adds product photography, UGC videos, background removal, headshots, and avatars, while NextGenUp offers local image and video upscaling.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $1.99 Visit site
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    PicWish Image Upscaler

    by PicWish Image Upscaler
    Free plan API

    Batch upscaling across many image formats — PicWish supports PNG, JPG, JPEG, JFIF, WEBP, and BMP, while NextGenUp outputs PNG and also upscales video.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Chatterbox TTS

    by Chatterbox TTS
    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
    8.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Upscal

    by Upscal
    Free plan iPhoneMacWindows
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    SuperImage

    by SuperImage
    Free plan AndroidMacWindows
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Imglarger

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
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    waifu2x

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    7.4 Open source Visit site
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    Deep Image

    by Deep Image
    Free plan APIWeb
    7.3 From $0.04 Visit site
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    Image Upscaler

    Free plan APIWeb
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $9.90/mo Visit site
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    Adima Image Upscaler Pro

    by Adima Image Upscaler Pro
    Free plan AndroidWindows
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo Visit site
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    chaiNNer

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Hotpot AI Upscale Photo

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Ximilar Image Upscaler

    by Ximilar Image Upscaler
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $69/mo Visit site
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    Real-CUGAN

    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+3
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Clipdrop

    by Clipdrop
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Media.io AI Image Upscaler

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Upscale.media

    by Upscale.media
    Free plan API
    7.2 Free plan · paid from $5.99 Visit site
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    Upsampler

    by Upsampler
    Free plan API
    7.2 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Visit site
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    LosslessImage

    by LosslessImage
    Free plan MacWindows
    7.2 Visit site

A different workflow may be a better fit if you need formats beyond PNG, an API, or mobile and browser access. NextGenUp's web files are capped at 2 GB, and older processed files are removed after 24 hours. Alternatives below range from open-source restoration software to online image tools with APIs and other enhancement features. Compare their formats, platforms, and free-use limits against NextGenUp's local processing and video support before switching.

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