Upscaly Studio

What Upscaly Studio is

Upscaly Studio is a Windows desktop app for using a GPU to upscale images and videos with AI. It uses Real-ESRGAN through Vulkan NCNN compute for hardware GPU inference, and batch processing is available. For video, an FFmpeg pipeline supports multi-pass upscaling, dynamic adjustment of VRAM use, and resuming jobs after a crash. The interface pairs an interactive split-slider for image comparisons with live GPU telemetry. The maker says processing takes place offline and media does not reach an external server. Built with Rust and Tauri v2, the app has an installer under 5.5 MB. The maker describes it as open source and invites feedback, issue reports, and pull requests. Version 1.0.2 was announced as a stable release, with the installer and repository linked on GitHub. The Free plan costs nothing, with no subscription and no limits stated. Upscaly Studio is listed for Windows, and the maker describes an FFmpeg video pipeline; no other integrations are stated.

Who it suits

Upscaly Studio suits Windows users who want GPU-based AI upscaling for images or videos, including batch work. Its offline processing and image comparison tools may also suit users who want to keep media local and inspect results in the app.

Getting started

1. Open the Upscaly GitHub website.
2. Download the linked Windows installer.
3. Install the desktop app and use the Free plan.

Verdict

Choose Upscaly Studio if you need free, GPU-based image and video upscaling on Windows and value offline processing. It may not suit you if you need a platform other than Windows.