Vosr2 Image API Documentation
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Try it on WaveSpeedAI!VOSR2 Image Upscaler restores and upscales photos to 2K or 4K in a single pass, rebuilding fine structure, faces and small text with faithful color. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
VOSR2 Image Upscaler enlarges an input image to 2K or 4K while restoring fine visual detail in the same workflow. It is designed to improve hair, skin, foliage, fabric, small text, edges, and other high-frequency details while reducing blur and compression artifacts.
The input aspect ratio is preserved, making it suitable for photo restoration, portrait enhancement, product imagery, AI-generated images, and high-resolution display or print workflows.
Why Choose This?
-
2K and 4K upscaling
Generate higher-resolution outputs directly at the selected target resolution. -
Detail restoration
Recover fine structures such as hair, skin texture, fabric, foliage, edges, and small visual details. -
Artifact cleanup
Reduce blur, compression artifacts, and softness during the upscale process. -
Aspect-ratio preservation
Keep the original image composition and aspect ratio. -
Simple workflow
Upload an image, choose the target resolution and output format, then generate the enhanced result. -
Fast processing
Suitable for workflows where high-resolution output is needed without a lengthy restoration pipeline.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| image | Yes | URL of the image to upscale. |
| target_resolution | No | Target output resolution: 2k or 4k. Default: 4k. |
| output_format | No | Output image format: jpeg, png, or webp. Default: jpeg. |
How to Use
- Provide an input image — Upload an image or provide its URL.
- Choose target resolution — Select
2kor4k. - Choose output format optional — Select
jpeg,png, orwebp. - Submit — Generate the upscaled and restored image.
- Retrieve the result — Download the enhanced high-resolution output.
Pricing
Pricing is fixed at $0.01 per image.
| Target Resolution | Cost per Image |
|---|---|
| 2K | $0.01 |
| 4K | $0.01 |
target_resolution and output_format do not add separate charges.
Best Use Cases
- Photo restoration — Improve old, compressed, soft, or low-resolution photographs.
- Portrait enhancement — Restore facial, hair, clothing, and skin detail.
- Product imagery — Prepare product photos for e-commerce, advertising, or larger displays.
- AI-generated images — Upscale generated artwork before publishing, printing, or further editing.
- Print preparation — Create higher-resolution assets for posters, packaging, and physical media.
- Large-display output — Improve image quality for presentations, screens, and high-resolution viewing.
Pro Tips
- Use
2kwhen the source image is very small or when you want a more conservative upscale. - Use
4kwhen you need maximum output resolution for print, display, or detailed viewing. - Choose
pngwhen you want to avoid additional lossy compression. - Photographs and natural images generally benefit most from detail restoration.
- For screenshots, charts, or flat graphics, inspect large uniform areas after upscaling because subtle texture may be introduced.
- If a very small source looks overly smooth at
4k, try2kinstead.
Notes
imageis required.target_resolutiondefaults to4k.- Supported target resolutions are
2kand4k. output_formatdefaults tojpeg.- Supported output formats are
jpeg,png, andwebp. - The original aspect ratio is preserved.
- Very small inputs may require substantial enlargement, which can affect how much fine detail can be reconstructed.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
set -euo pipefail
export WAVESPEED_API_KEY="your-api-key"
REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
"image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
"target_resolution": "4k",
"output_format": "jpeg"
}
JSON
)
# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
-X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/vosr2/image" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "${REQUEST_BODY}")
TASK=$(printf '%s' "${SUBMIT_RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
PREDICTION_ID=$(printf '%s' "${TASK}" | jq -r '.id // empty')
if [ -z "${PREDICTION_ID}" ]; then
printf 'Submission response did not contain a prediction id
' >&2
exit 1
fi
RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${PREDICTION_ID}/result"
# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while true; do
RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
"${RESULT_URL}" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}")
RESULT=$(printf '%s' "${RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
STATUS=$(printf '%s' "${RESULT}" | jq -r '.status // empty')
case "${STATUS}" in
completed) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
failed|cancelled|timeout|deleted) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
*) sleep 2 ;;
esac
doneParameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| image | string | Yes | - | The URL of the image to upscale. | |
| target_resolution | string | No | 4k | 2k, 4k | The output resolution. 2k is about 4 megapixels and 4k about 16 megapixels; the aspect ratio of the input image is preserved. |
| output_format | string | No | jpeg | jpeg, png, webp | The format of the output image. |
| enable_base64_output | boolean | No | false | - | If set to `true`, the prediction's `output` strings are returned as **naked base64** (no `data:<mime>;base64,` prefix). When `false` (default), outputs are returned as URLs pointing to our CDN. |
| enable_sync_mode | boolean | No | false | - | If set to `true`, the request attempts to wait for the generated result and return outputs in the same response. If the result is not ready within the sync wait window, the API can return a timeout body while the task continues processing. This option is only available via the API and is supported only by some models. |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Output values, usually URL strings; some models return text strings or structured result objects (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.status | string | Task status. completed is successful; failed, cancelled, timeout, and deleted are failure terminal statuses. |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array<string | object> | Array of generated outputs (empty when status is not completed). Items are usually URL strings, but may be text strings or structured result objects, depending on the model. |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.status | string | Status: completed is successful; failed, cancelled, timeout, and deleted are failure terminal statuses |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |