Enhance Image Resolution and Detail with the Pro Upscaler

Leonardo.ai has released its Pro Upscaler, a feature specifically engineered to handle the unique artifacts and textures found in AI-generated imagery. While standard upscaling methods often result in a blurred or plastic look, this update focuses on maintaining structural integrity while adding necessary detail for professional use. Creators can now take low-resolution drafts and transform them into high-fidelity assets suitable for larger formats.

What's new

The Pro Upscaler introduces a more nuanced approach to image enhancement compared to the platform's previous basic tools. Key capabilities include:

• Detail Refinement: Instead of just stretching pixels, the tool interprets the existing composition to add realistic textures to skin, fabric, and environments.
• Artifact Reduction: The algorithm identifies and smooths out common AI noise and compression issues that often appear in initial generations.
• Resolution Scaling: Users can significantly increase the dimensions of their work, making it viable for print or high-definition video backgrounds.
• Creativity Control: A sliding scale allows users to decide how much the AI should deviate from the original image during the upscaling process.

How it fits your workflow

For filmmakers and concept artists, the Pro Upscaler bridges the gap between a quick ideation sketch and a usable production asset. If you are using Leonardo.ai to generate mood boards or matte painting plates, you no longer need to export to external software like Topaz Photo AI or Gigapixel for the final polish. This keeps the entire creative loop within one interface, saving time during the pre-production phase.

Editors and motion designers will find this useful for creating high-resolution textures or background plates that need to withstand camera zooms or pans in post-production. The ability to control the "Creativity Strength" is particularly useful; you can choose to keep the image exactly as it is but sharper, or allow the tool to add new, fine-grained details that weren't present in the original low-res version. This makes it a direct competitor to the upscaling features found in Midjourney or Magnific AI, offering a middle ground between simple enlargement and heavy re-imagining.

What it costs / how to try it

The Pro Upscaler is available within the Leonardo.ai web interface. Usage typically consumes tokens, with the exact cost depending on the selected resolution and the complexity of the upscale. Specific token requirements are displayed in the tool's settings before you process an image.