Which algorithm does it use?

None of the classic pixel-art algorithms (nearest-neighbor, xBR, HQx, EPX) are offered. You get the result of the current AI upscaling model.

Will it blur my pixel art?

A model that adds detail can blur or round pixels. If hard blocks matter, do integer scaling in a pixel editor. For photo-style upscaling, see the [AI image upscaler](/tools/ai-image-upscaler).

Can I upscale game sprites?

Try one and check the edges. For tileable game textures, use our [texture upscaler](/tools/texture-upscaler) and check the seams.

What's the maximum scale?

Use the scale options the page offers, starting at 2x or 4x. For larger screen sizes, check the edges before moving to the [4K image upscaler](/tools/4k-image-upscaler).

Can I upscale pixel art GIFs?

With few frames, try one as an image. With many, export a video and check that pixels are not rounded. See the [GIF upscaler](/tools/gif-upscaler).

Pixel Art

Pixel Art Upscaler - Scale Up Without Turning It Into a Photo

For sprites and pixel scenes. For smooth anime line art, try the anime upscaler. For game textures, use the texture upscaler.

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Why Choose Our Pixel Art Upscaler

Powerful features designed to give you the best upscaling experience

No nearest-neighbor, xBR or HQx switch on this page

Photo models add texture that can ruin pixel edges

Start at 2x and inspect color blocks at 100% zoom

If edges turn round, stop and do integer scaling in a pixel editor

For multi-frame GIF sprites, export a video first

How to Use Pixel Art Upscaler

Upscale your images in 3 simple steps

Upload Your image

Drag and drop your image file. We support all common formats including PNG, JPG, WebP, and more.

Select Upscale Settings

Choose your desired upscale factor (2x, 4x, or 8x) and adjust quality settings. Our AI will optimize the result automatically.

Download Enhanced Result

Click upscale and wait a few seconds. Clean paid downloads are available for results you want to keep.

Questions Before You Run a Job

These are the practical questions people usually ask before using our Pixel Art Upscaler workflow.

Closely Related Tools

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AI PoweredCore

AI Image Upscaler - Recover Detail, Not Just Size

Start in the repair-first lane when a normal resize is not enough and the image needs denoise, deblur, or texture recovery before it looks ready to ship.

AnimeScene

Anime Upscaler - Keep Lines Sharp and Colors Clean

For anime art and manga pages. For wallpaper-sized images, try our wallpaper upscaler. For pixel art games, use the pixel art upscaler.

GIFFormat

GIF Upscaler - Try a Short GIF, Use Video for Long Animations

A GIF is treated as one image here. For frame timing and smooth playback, export a video and use the video upscaler. For anime-style art, try the anime upscaler.

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Try the workflow with one image before you scale it up

Upload one image, inspect the result, and decide whether this Pixel Art Upscaler workflow is the right fit for the rest of the job.

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