I wanted to fix my blurry product photos and old family pics, so I tried Aiarty Image Enhancer first. It had some good bits, but I hit limits fast. Then I found HitPaw FotorPea—and it checked every box. Here’s my straight-up breakdown:
My take on Aiarty (for reference):
• Pros: Fast processing, lets you run AI models twice (2-Pass) for extra sharpness, supports Mac/Windows. Fixed my slightly blurry selfies okay.
• Cons: Only 3 AI models (not enough for old/damaged pics!), new users might find the interface confusing, and no custom tweaks (couldn’t adjust brightness after sharpening).
HitPaw FotorPea (desktop) = MY NEW GO-TO
• 10 AI models (way more than Aiarty’s 3!)—used “General Model” for product pics (fixed blurry fabric textures), “Scratch Repair” for old family photos (got rid of creases), and “Colorize” for black-and-whites. No guesswork, just perfect results.
• Natural enhancements—no fake “plastic” look. My old phone snap of my dog went from fuzzy to sharp, and his fur still looked real (Aiarty made edges too harsh!).
• Batch-processed 20 images in 4 mins—no watermarks, no quality drop. Game-changer for my small business.
• Super easy steps: Drag & drop → pick AI model → preview → export. Even my tech-noob cousin could do it!
Pro hacks I learned: • For low-light photos: Use HitPaw’s “Low-Light Model” first, then “Sharpen”—fixes grain AND blur in one go (Aiarty couldn’t handle this!). • Skip Aiarty’s limited free trial—HitPaw’s free version lets you test all models, no credit caps. • For mobile: HitPaw has a phone app (AI Marvels) too—sharpen pics on the go, even colorize old snaps!
Anyone else tried Aiarty and felt like it was missing something? Or found another image enhancer that works better? I’m obsessed with how HitPaw handles all my photo fixes—share your tips below! 