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AI unpixelating

Unpixelate Image Free — Sharpen Pixelated Photos Online

JPG, PNG or WEBP · up to 10 MB · free credit on sign-up, no credit card required

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Pixelated source image: a golden retriever puppyBeforeAfter

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JPG · PNG · WEBP · up to 10 MB — only upload images you own or have the right to use.

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  • Reconstructs edges and textures as an estimate
  • Failed jobs do not use credits.

Illustrative figures. AI estimates detail, not a factual restore.

Before you upload

Is your image pixelated or just blurry?

The same lake photo downsampled to a fraction of its size: visible square blocks of colour, like a mosaic

Pixelated — you see square blocks or a mosaic pattern

Usually caused by upscaling, heavy compression or a low-resolution screenshot. This is what the tool is built for.

The same lake photo with a Gaussian blur: soft smeared edges and no block structure

Blurry — edges look soft or smeared, with no block structure

Usually caused by motion or missed focus. This is a different problem, and results here will be more limited.

This tool is built for pixelation. For soft, out-of-focus photos, results will be more limited.

Scenarios

What you can unpixelate

Old and scanned photos

Blocky, low-resolution scans often sharpen noticeably. Very small or damaged originals may improve only slightly.

Screenshots and screen captures

Compression artifacts and upscaled interface edges are reconstructed as an estimate.

E-commerce product images

Over-upscaled catalogue shots get cleaner edges and a smoother surface.

Social media images and thumbnails

Heavily re-compressed thumbnails come back with a more natural texture.

Pixel art and 8-bit images

Useful for repairing compression damage. It will not redesign or change the art style.

Document and ID scans

May improve legibility on blocky scans. Results vary, and no forensic or text-recovery guarantee is provided.

Pixelated faces

Faces in low-resolution images are reconstructed as a plausible estimate, not an identification.

See it on a real file

Drag each slider to compare a low-resolution source with the estimated result.

Pixelated source image: Rescue over-compressed phone photos and turn them into crisp, share-ready posts that hold up at any size.BeforeAfter
Social media images and thumbnails

Rescue over-compressed phone photos and turn them into crisp, share-ready posts that hold up at any size.

4 MP output1 credit

Pixelated source image: Lift heavy blocking off a face and get a smoother, more natural-looking portrait — clearer memories of the people who matter.BeforeAfter
Pixelated faces

Lift heavy blocking off a face and get a smoother, more natural-looking portrait — clearer memories of the people who matter.

4 MP output1 credit

Pixelated source image: Bring low-res game captures back to life — sharper HUD text, textures and scenery so your best moments stay worth sharing.BeforeAfter
Screenshots and screen captures

Bring low-res game captures back to life — sharper HUD text, textures and scenery so your best moments stay worth sharing.

4 MP output1 credit

Pixelated source image: Restore faded, scanned family photos to high resolution — keep the moment just as warm, but sharp enough to frame and pass on.BeforeAfter
Old and scanned photos

Restore faded, scanned family photos to high resolution — keep the moment just as warm, but sharp enough to frame and pass on.

4 MP output1 credit

How it works

How AI unpixelating works

01

Upload your image

Choose a JPG, PNG or WEBP file up to 10 MB.

02

The AI reconstructs blocky detail

The model estimates edges and texture where the blocks are, instead of only sharpening contrast.

03

Download your result

Compare before and after, then download. Quick costs 1 credit, Standard 2, and HD (Topaz, up to 24MP) costs 8.

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Comparison

AI unpixelating vs. manual sharpening

 AI unpixelatingManual sharpening
TimeUnder a minute10–30 minutes
Skill requiredNoneIntermediate to advanced
CostFree to startSubscription software
What it doesReconstructs edges and textures as an estimateSharpens contrast without adding detail
Works on mobileYesLimited

Pricing

Credits and pricing

Basic

For occasional images

US$7.92/month

Billed US$95.04 yearly

320 credits · ≈ 160 images / month
  • 320 credits every month, refreshed automatically
  • Quick and Standard with free detail enhancement
  • Credits reset each period, never roll over
  • Cancel anytime
Most popular

Pro

For regular work that needs real reconstruction

US$15.92/month

Billed US$191.04 yearly

700 credits · ≈ 350 images / monthHD included
  • 700 credits every month, refreshed automatically
  • Topaz-powered HD reconstruction, up to 24 MP
  • Quick and Standard with free detail enhancement
  • Credits reset each period, never roll over

Max

For heavy daily use, best per-image rate

US$31.92/month

Billed US$383.04 yearly

1600 credits · ≈ 800 images / monthHD included
  • 1600 credits every month, refreshed automatically
  • Topaz-powered HD reconstruction, up to 24 MP
  • Best per-image rate we offer
  • Credits reset each period, never roll over

One-time credit packs

No subscription, no commitment — a pack tops up credits and stays valid for three to six months. HD processing stays a subscription feature.

Hobby

A few images, no commitment

US$6.90

one-time payment

150 credits · ≈ 75 images

  • ≈ 75 images at Standard or HD quality
  • Valid for 3 months
  • No subscription required

Value

The best pack rate at 8 MP

US$12.90

one-time payment

300 credits · ≈ 150 images

  • ≈ 150 images at Standard or HD quality
  • Valid for 3 months
  • No subscription required
Best value

Pro Pack

Half a year of credits, pay once

US$19.90

one-time payment

500 credits · ≈ 250 images

  • ≈ 250 images at Standard or HD quality
  • Valid for 6 months
  • No subscription required

Max Pack

The most credits, pay once

US$29.90

one-time payment

800 credits · ≈ 400 images

  • ≈ 400 images at Standard or HD quality
  • Valid for 6 months
  • No subscription required

Credits are spent by output size: 1 credit for a Quick 4MP result, 2 for Standard at 8MP (detail enhancement is free), and 8 for HD — Topaz reconstruction up to 24MP, included with Pro and Max. Failed, timed-out or rejected jobs are refunded in full. Subscription credits are valid for the current billing period and do not roll over; pack credits expire at the end of their validity window.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is unpixelating an image free?

Yes. New accounts get 2 free credits that stay valid for 7 days, and no credit card is required to start. Subscriptions start at US$9.90/month.

Do I need to create an account?

Yes. You sign in with a Google account so your free credit and any purchased credits are attached to you. Signing in is free and no credit card is required.

What file types and sizes are supported?

JPG, PNG and WEBP, up to 10 MB. Quick returns a 4MP image, Standard returns 8MP, and HD — powered by Topaz — reconstructs up to 24MP for real, with face enhancement included.

What is the difference between a pixelated and a blurry image?

Pixelated images show visible square blocks or a mosaic pattern, usually from upscaling, heavy compression or low-resolution screenshots. Blurry images look soft or smeared with no block structure, usually from motion or focus. The two need different fixes.

Can it recover text, faces or details that were blurred or censored?

No. The AI produces a plausible reconstruction of detail; it does not recover information that is genuinely missing, obscured, deleted or censored. Do not use the output as evidence of what an image originally contained.

Does it work on old photos?

It can improve blocky, low-resolution scans and heavily compressed photos. Severely damaged or very small originals may see limited improvement.

What happens to my images?

Uploaded images and results are kept for a maximum of 14 days and then automatically deleted. Images are sent to our AI provider for processing. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Can I get a refund?

Yes — first subscriptions can be refunded within 14 days if no credits were used in that period. See our Refund Policy for the full terms.

More questions? See the frequently asked questions page.

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