Question 1

Can Upscale enhance old or low-resolution photos?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Drop in a scan, an old phone photo, or a low-resolution archive shot. Upscale rebuilds detail using Topaz Labs' models. Pick Standard V2 for general photos. Pick Low Resolution V2 when the source is small or heavily compressed. Pick High Fidelity V2 when you want the cleanest, most natural-looking enlargement.

Question 2

What is the difference between 2× and 4×?

Accepted Answer

2× doubles each side, so a 1024×1024 photo becomes 2048×2048. 4× quadruples each side, so the same photo becomes 4096×4096. Use 2× for a clean uplift on web, social, and digital. Use 4× when you need print-ready resolution, full-frame screen captures, or detail recovery on small originals.

Question 3

Which enhance model should I pick?

Accepted Answer

Standard V2 is a strong default for most photos. High Fidelity V2 keeps fine detail natural without exaggerating textures. Low Resolution V2 is built for tiny or compressed inputs that need rebuilding rather than sharpening. Standard is the original model, kept for compatibility with older workflows. If you are unsure, start with Standard V2.

Question 4

Does Upscale fix faces in portraits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Turn on face enhancement when the input includes a person and you want sharper eyes, skin, and hair. Visual Sandbox passes the image through Topaz Labs' face refinement step. The result keeps the original likeness while recovering the detail that compression or low resolution flattened.

Question 5

Will the result look natural or AI-generated?

Accepted Answer

Topaz Labs' models are tuned for photographic realism. Upscale sharpens and enlarges without adding the smooth, plastic look that some AI enhancers leave behind. Expect the photo to look like a higher-resolution version of itself, not a stylized re-render.

Question 6

Can I use Upscale for print?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enlarge to 4× and export as PNG. The result holds up at standard print resolutions for posters, photo books, framed prints, and large-format banners. Photographers and designers use Upscale to take phone photos, archive scans, and AI-generated images to print-ready dimensions.

Question 7

What output formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

PNG, JPEG, and WebP. PNG keeps maximum quality and supports transparency. JPEG keeps file size small for web and email. WebP is a modern compromise between the two. Visual Sandbox lets you pick the format in the composer before generating.

Question 8

How much does an upscale cost?

Accepted Answer

A few cents per image. Visual Sandbox shows the exact cost before you generate, and charges per image when the result is delivered. There is no subscription, no monthly minimum, no top-up. Whether you upscale one photo or a hundred, the cost stays the same per image.

Question 9

Can I use upscaled images commercially?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The output keeps the rights of the original photo. If you own the source, you own the upscale. Photographers, ecommerce sellers, designers, and agencies use Upscale for client work, product listings, marketing creative, and print campaigns on Visual Sandbox.

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