I’ve been struggling to enlarge old family photos and product pics—every time I tried, they turned pixelated and fuzzy. Tried 3+ image upscalers, but only one made my photos sharp even when blown up. Here’s the no-fluff breakdown:
HitPaw FotorPea (desktop) = MY HOLY GRAIL
• 4 AI upscale models—used “16K Upscale” for product photos (went from 1000px to 4000px, still crisp!), “Face Upscale” for old portraits (grandma’s face details stayed natural). Way better than one-size-fits-all tools!
• No pixelation or weird artifacts—other upscalers made my dog’s fur look like blocks, but this keeps textures real.
• Batch-upscaled 12 images in 5 mins—no watermarks, no quality loss. Perfect for my shop’s big banner needs.
• Super simple: Drag & drop → pick upscale ratio (2x/4x/8x) → preview → export. No editing skills required!
Other tools I tested (for quick fixes): • Let’s Enhance (online): Okay for small enlargements (2x max), but free version compresses images—annoying for big prints. • Waifu2x (online): Good for anime/art, but messes up real photos (made my vacation snap look cartoonish).
Pro hacks I found: • For extra sharpness: Upscale first with HitPaw, then use its “Sharpen Model”—my 10-year-old phone pic now looks like it was taken yesterday! • Don’t waste time on free online tools—they cap upscale ratios, but HitPaw’s free trial lets you test 8x upscaling. • Mobile fix: Use HitPaw AI Marvels app—upscale selfies on the go, great for posting high-res pics on Instagram!
Anyone else tired of blurry enlarged photos? Did you find an upscaler that actually works? HitPaw’s my new go-to for all my photo enlargement needs—share your tips below! 