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Even if you’re not one to pixel-peep, image upscalers can have a noticeable impact on a still’s perceived sharpness. As we progressively move away from 1080P to higher resolutions, it’s only natural for our standards on image clarity to evolve in the process.

Upscaling tools have become accessible for a general audience, and Nero AI Image Upscaler is a viable solution even for a casual user. Owing to its 1-click enhancement workflow, it enables one to improve picture clarity with minimal effort.

By leveraging several AI algorithms, the utility should help your photos preserve more detail. This isn’t merely limited to simply sharpening an image across the board, as processed stills also seem to retain more detail than their unprocessed counterparts.

The 1-click Photo Enhancer feature works as advertised: drop your photo in, and the tool will automatically use the Fast AI Model for upscaling. The default model can be changed in the Settings, but I found Fast to provide satisfactory results without taking too much time.

As stated above, more models are available for use: Standard, Cartoon, and Photo. In the case of licensed copies, you also gain access to Face Enhancement.

Aside from that, users are also able to modify some upscaling parameters. The scale and resolution of a processed shot, as well as the algorithm’s aggressiveness, can be altered to more closely fit your needs.

I should mention that, when used correctly, the available AI models can produce good results. For instance, using the Cartoon model for drawings or anime art provided noticeable improvements in detail retention and sharpness.

My experience with Nero AI Image Upscaler was a positive one. It should be noted that the Free version applies a watermark on output, so this isn’t really a solution you can get a lot of mileage out of without a license.