Magnific AI
Upscaling that hallucinates believable new detail
Our verdict
Remarkable upscales — but it is expensive, and you should check it has not invented details your image never had.
Magnific is an upscaler and reimaginer: feed it a low-resolution image and it invents hair, foliage, fabric and texture as it scales — spectacular on concept art, risky when you need pixel fidelity. It is a paid-only specialist.
How we scored it
What we liked
- ✓Extraordinary detail synthesis
- ✓Control over how much it invents
- ✓Batch processing
What to watch
- ✕No free tier
- ✕Can invent details your image never had
- ✕Expensive for occasional use
Key features
- ◆AI upscaling
- ◆Reimagine and enhance
- ◆Creativity slider
- ◆Face restoration
- ◆Batch jobs
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