Best AI tools for image upscaling and restoration

3 tools for higher resolution, old photo repair, compared side by side.

The ranked list

  1. 1

    Kreaalso does this

    Generates and edits images, videos

    Image generationWeb appAPIPlugin or MCP

    Free plan

    Krea is an AI creative suite where image upscaling is one feature among generation and editing; it offers upscaling up to 22K with multiple models, plus a free plan and web, API, and plugin access.

  2. 2

    Hailuo AIalso does this

    Creates videos and images from text

    Text to video

    Hailuo AI can create images from text or photos, which it lists as a secondary function next to its main text-to-video and image-to-video tools. It also offers precise multimodal editing.

  3. 3

    Hypotenuse AIalso does this

    Enriches and governs product data

    E-commerce operations

    Free trial

    Hypotenuse AI is an ecommerce product content platform where upscaling is a secondary task, alongside background replacement and cropping for catalog images. It offers a free trial and contact-sales pricing.

List updated 16 Oct 2026