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Upscaling increases the resolution of an image without changing its structure or content. Nothing is redrawn, so you get the same image at a larger size. That makes it the right choice for icons, vector-style illustrations, and any asset where visual consistency matters. Choose a model Recraft Crisp Upscale is the affordable and reliable option, at 1 credit per image. Topaz, from an external provider, gives the sharpest result. It multiplies the size of your image by ×2, ×3 or ×4, so the output depends on what you started with. Cost varies with the factor and the source image, from 11 to 187 credits. How to upscale an image
  1. Select an image on the canvas.
  2. In the context panel, click Upscale.
  3. Choose a model and a factor if you picked Topaz.
  4. Wait for the upscaled version to appear on the canvas.
  5. When you’re satisfied, export it in your preferred format (PNG, JPG, PDF).
Note: upscaling doesn’t support transparent images. An upscaled image with a transparent background will come back with a white background instead. Looking for better quality, not just a bigger image? Upscaling works with the image as it is. If you want the details themselves improved, use Refine details, which regenerates the image at higher quality and redraws small elements like hands, faces, and text. Creative Upscale, which both refines and enlarges, lives there too.