AI Image Enhancement
Transform low-quality images into stunning, high-resolution visuals with AI.
How It Works
Explore ai image enhancement capabilities on WaveSpeed.
1. Super Resolution
Upscale images by 2x to 8x while adding realistic detail. Models like Real-ESRGAN and 4x-UltraSharp hallucinate textures for skin, fabric, and foliage. Try the free Image Upscaler.
2. Face Restoration
Detect and restore blurry or degraded faces with CodeFormer. Rebuilds facial features while preserving identity, even from tiny 32x32 pixel crops. Use the Face Enhancer tool.
3. Noise Reduction & Sharpening
Remove grain, compression artifacts, and sensor noise while preserving genuine detail. Works on both photos and AI-generated images for final polish. Combine with Upscale Image for maximum quality.
Use Cases
Discover how ai image enhancement transforms real-world workflows.
Photo Restoration
Bring old, damaged, or low-resolution family photos back to life with AI upscaling and face restoration.
E-Commerce Optimization
Enhance product images for zoom views and large displays, recovering detail from compressed web images.
Print Production
Upscale web-resolution images to 300+ DPI for posters, banners, and marketing materials.
AI Art Finalization
Upscale AI-generated images from 512px to 4K+ resolution for professional use and print.
Q & A
What is AI image enhancement?
AI image enhancement uses neural networks to improve image quality by increasing resolution, restoring faces, removing noise, and sharpening details beyond what was in the original image.
Can AI really add detail that was not in the original?
Yes. AI upscaling models hallucinate realistic details based on learned patterns. The result looks natural because the model has learned what textures like skin, fabric, and foliage should look like.
What is the maximum upscale factor?
Most models support 2x to 4x upscaling per pass. You can run multiple passes for up to 8x or 16x, though quality varies with extreme upscaling.
Does enhancement work on AI-generated images?
Yes. AI enhancement is commonly used as a final step in AI art workflows to upscale generated images from 512px or 1024px to print-ready resolutions.
Is there a free image enhancement tool?
Yes. WaveSpeed offers free Image Upscaler and Face Enhancer tools that you can use directly in your browser.