Photo & Video Upscaling/Restoration
Super-resolution and restoration tools that enhance, sharpen, denoise, or colorize low-quality images and video.
waifu2x
The reference-grade pick for Photo & Video Upscaling/Restoration: it bundles essentially every well-regarded open upscaling model, runs them fully on-device, and even lets you import custom Core ML models. Open-source core, strong 4.8/934 reputation, and free to try set it apart from the subscription clones.
- +Runs the full roster of best-in-class upscale/denoise models locally
- +Custom Core ML model import and scale options up to 128x
- +Strong rating (4.8, 934) and open-source core; privacy-first, no ads
- −Power-user surface area can be intimidating for casual users
- −Some premium models gated behind purchase
Spatial Media Toolkit
A distinctive niche pick in Photo & Video Upscaling/Restoration: it uses on-device AI to convert ordinary 2D photos and videos into Vision Pro/Quest-ready 3D spatial media with batch processing. Well rated (4.5/135) and unusual among upscalers for tackling depth/restoration into 3D.
ImageX - AI Photo Enhancer
A solid offline upscaler in Photo & Video Upscaling/Restoration that bundles several pre-trained SR and frame-interpolation models (waifu2x, Real-CUGAN, Real-ESRGAN, RIFE) with GPU acceleration and no uploads. Honest about its open-model lineage but stuck behind a smaller user base than the category leaders.
Video Upscaler 8K: AI Enhancer
FreeOn-device AI video upscaler to 4K/8K/16K using BSRGAN, Real-ESRGAN, and Apple SuperRes/MetalFX, with restoration and conversion; no cloud upload.
TrueFrame AI: Video Enhancer
FreeOn-device video enhancer that upscales resolution, denoises, and stabilizes footage with HDR/120fps support; no servers or uploads, optimized for Apple Silicon.
Emulsio 5 › Video Enhancer
FreeAward-winning video enhancer that stabilizes shaky footage and upscales HD to 4K using on-device AI, plus AI frame generation for slow motion, all via Core ML.
AI Enlarger – Image Upscaler
FreeAll-in-one AI upscaler (2x/4x/8x) with offline GPU models, face-retouch suite and a full enhancement studio; well-reviewed with 1.4k ratings.
ihancer - AI image enhancer
FreeOne-tap AI image enhancer that upscales and restores blurry, pixelated photos with face-optimized models; popular with 1,598 ratings at 4.7 stars.
Fix Old Photos - Remend AI
FreeOne-tap old-photo restoration: removes scratches and damage, sharpens blurry faded shots, and colorizes black-and-white images. Well rated (4.75, 16 ratings).
Upscal - Enhance Video & Image
FreePrivate photo and video upscaler that runs entirely on-device via Apple Metal, MPS and Core ML; exports up to 8K without watermarks.
Photo Scan & Colorize - Raven
FreeScans printed photos with AI edge detection and auto-perspective, then colorizes black-and-white memories with template and filter options.
PhotosRevive Unlimited
$18.99Drag-and-drop colorizer that revives black-and-white photos with AI, plus a Mac manual mode to guide color placement.
SharpUpscale:AI Photo Upscaler
FreeAI photo upscaler to 4K/8K/16K with blur removal, old-photo restoration, and face enhancement; processes images locally.
Photo Enhancer AI - PhotoPlus
FreePopular one-tap photo enhancer that restores blurry or old pictures, colorizes, and removes scratches, plus a library of AI portrait styles.
Heiter
FreeUpscales old anime episodes to 4K locally with Real-ESRGAN, plus 4:3-to-16:9 conversion and 60fps options; no uploads, tuned for Apple Silicon.
UltraRes
$49.99Neural 2x video super-resolution (HD-to-8K) running on Apple's Neural Engine, with VR180 stereo, batch queue, and ProRes export; one-time purchase, no cloud.
Super Resolution - AI Upscale
FreeFully offline AI image upscaler with specialized Anime, Photo, Art, and Portrait modes plus denoise, low-light fix, and background cutout; models run on-device.
ImageMax
$3.99macOS AI upscaler to 400% using Real-ESRGAN, SwinIR, and face-restoration models on the Apple Neural Engine; runs locally, exports lossless PNG.
Camiael Movie Studio
$19.99On-device video studio that AI-upscales 2x-4x, interpolates to 60fps, and auto-subtitles/translates; accelerated by MLX and VideoToolbox, pay-once.
Upscale AI Photo Enhancer 4K
FreeOffline super-resolution up to 4x using Real-ESRGAN on the Neural Engine, with tile-based processing for huge images, batch folders and video sharpening.
Upscaler 4k
$24.99Offline Mac upscaler for photo and video using on-board Real-ESRGAN and a custom Metal pipeline, with a batch queue for 4K output.
UltraScale
FreeOn-device 2x/4x image and video upscaler using RealESRGAN CoreML models on the Apple Neural Engine, with batch processing; no internet needed.
UpscalerAI
$0.99On-device image upscaler with multiple ESRGAN-style models (Remacri, Ultrasharp, Upscayl), 2x-4x scaling and batch processing; no internet needed.
Restore AI : Old photo repair
FreeAI old-photo restorer that repairs cracks, scratches, and water damage and colorizes black-and-white images, with optional in-app print ordering. Mixed ratings.
KunoX – Image & Video Upscaler
FreeNative macOS AI upscaler that enhances both images and video fully on your Mac, with batch processing and Apple Silicon optimization.
NekoPicFix
FreeDrag-and-drop photo restorer and super-resolution tool using multiple CoreML models on-device to deblur, denoise and rebuild detail; fully offline.
Photo Refinery: Image Upscaler
FreeOn-device image upscaler that sharpens blurry photos, restores old images, and enhances clarity, with PNG/JPEG/HEIC export and transparent-image support.
Vision AI+
FreeBatch video enhancer with AI super-resolution, 2X/4X anime upscaling, grayscale-to-color conversion and sketch styling, all processed locally on your Mac.
Image Viewer - ViewX4 AI
FreeDistraction-free image viewer with free, unlimited 4x AI super-resolution optimized for the Apple Silicon Neural Engine for manga, photos and illustrations.
锐图Pro
FreeOn-device photo upscaler that enlarges images 2x-4x with intelligent detail recovery and smart denoise; all processing local, no cloud uploads.
ColorRevivr
$4.99One-click AI colorizer that brings black-and-white photos to life with realistic hues; photos stay on your Mac, one-time purchase, no subscription.
AI Enlarger | Image Enhancer
FreeOffline AI image enhancer that upscales photos up to 4x with GPU acceleration on M-series Macs; images never leave the device.
Photo Colorizer Pro
FreeOne-click macOS colorizer that uses a neural engine to add realistic color to black-and-white photos, with native, fast on-device processing.
Video Restore AI
FreeRestores old footage on-device—upscales to 4K, colorizes black & white, and denoises—with all processing staying on your Mac, no internet needed.
AI Photo Enhancer : RAZE AI
FreeOne-click AI photo enhancer that sharpens light, color and detail and fixes old or blurry shots, with batch editing; photos stay on your Mac.
Image Enhancer Offline
FreeOffline image enhancer that runs deep-learning models to denoise, sharpen, and upscale low-res or blurry photos while preserving natural textures.
Nero AI Image Upscaler
FreeNero's AI upscaler enlarges photos up to 16K with face restore, sharpen, denoise, and old-photo recovery, offering an offline local processing mode.
Revivy: Photo Enhancer AI
FreeOne-tap AI photo restorer that upscales, deblurs, repairs scratches, colorizes black-and-white, and refines faces, with batch processing for whole albums.
Old Photo Restore - ToVideo
FreeRestores old photos by colorizing black-and-white shots and animating stills into cinematic clips; in-app history saves results automatically.