Best upscale results so far
The upscaling quality is surprisingly good. Photos become sharper and higher resolution without looking fake or overly processed. One of the few apps where the upscale actually looks natural
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Enhance and restore your photos with advanced AI. Upscale images to 16K, sharpen blurry pictures, and bring old memories back to life, all processed privately on your device.
✓AI upscaling up to 16K
✓Blur and noise removal
✓Old photo restoration
✓Smart face enhancement
✓On-device processing
✓Works offline
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What's New in SharpUpscale
3.1
June 22, 2026
Your iPhone photos now stay HEIC end-to-end - the format you shoot in is the format you keep. Enjoy smaller file sizes, full quality, and no silent JPEG conversions. Improved: Full Metadata Preservation • Capture date, GPS location, camera details, and color profiles are now retained in every enhanced photo • Your Photos library stays organized, and memories remain correctly placed on the map Improved: Smarter Batch Processing • HEIC is now the default format for batch enhancements • Metadata is preserved individually for each photo Improved: Sharing • Sharing via the system share sheet now includes full metadata • Your photos are recognized by other apps just like the originals Thank you for using SharpUpscale.
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What is SharpUpscale?
SharpUpscale is an AI-powered application that enhances photo resolution, sharpens blurry images, and restores old pictures. It offers upscaling to resolutions as high as 16K and processes all data locally on your device for privacy.
How does SharpUpscale handle privacy?
All photo processing in SharpUpscale happens locally on your iPhone or Mac. Your photos never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security without sending any data to servers.
Can SharpUpscale restore damaged old photos?
Yes, SharpUpscale is designed to breathe new life into faded, scratched, or damaged family photos. It uses AI to restore details and clarity to vintage images.
Does SharpUpscale require an internet connection?
No, SharpUpscale works completely offline for its core features. You do not need an internet connection to upscale, sharpen, or restore your photos.
What are the subscription options for SharpUpscale?
SharpUpscale offers subscription plans for $2.99 per month or $9.99 per year. The annual plan includes a 3-day free trial.
How often is SharpUpscale updated?
The latest version of SharpUpscale is 3.1, and it was last updated on June 22, 2026. Updates typically bring new features and improvements to the AI models and user interface.
What devices is SharpUpscale available on?
SharpUpscale is available for iPhone and iPad. It is designed with a clean, intuitive interface for iOS and macOS.
How does the Smart Face Enhancement feature work?
The Smart Face Enhancement feature in SharpUpscale automatically improves faces within your photos. It enhances facial details, eyes, and skin texture for more polished portraits.