# Enlarge images with Image Upscaler > Use the Nodespell Image Upscaler Creative Tool to enlarge an image, set a scale factor, and continue from a generated result to a sharper version. Source: https://docs.nodespell.com/creative-tools/image-upscaler/ · Last updated: 2026-11-10 Image Upscaler is the Nodespell Creative Tool for making an image larger while improving its detail. You give it one image, choose a model and a scale factor, and select **Upscale**. The result is a new, larger image take; the source image is not changed. You can upscale any image from your Assets or continue directly from an image result. ## When should I use Image Upscaler? Use Image Upscaler when the picture is right but too small or too soft for its final use. | If you want to | Use | | ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Increase the resolution of a still image | Image Upscaler | | Increase the resolution of a video | [Video Upscaler](https://docs.nodespell.com/creative-tools/video-upscaler/) | | Change content, not just size | [Image Editor](https://docs.nodespell.com/creative-tools/image-editor/) | | Generate at a higher size from the start | [Image Generator](https://docs.nodespell.com/creative-tools/image-generator/) with a larger size setting | | Resize without AI, to an exact pixel size | A Resize node; see [Transforms and crop](https://docs.nodespell.com/edit/transforms-and-crop/) | ## Upscale an image 1. Open **Create** and select **Image Upscaler** in the tool rail. 2. Check the model card. The default model is Crystal Upscaler. 3. Add the image with **Choose assets**, from your Assets or by uploading a file. 4. Set **Scale factor** and any other options the model shows. 5. Set **Generations** from 1 to 4 if you want several attempts. 6. Select **Upscale**. ## Continue from a result After any image result in Create, select **Continue with this result** and choose **Image Upscaler**. Nodespell keeps that exact result as a visible Asset node named "Selected historical result", connects it to the upscaler's source input, and opens the Image Upscaler composer. A notice says "This tool will use the exact selected result through a visible Asset node." Select **Remove** to drop that source and pick another. Nothing runs until you select **Upscale**. ## Image Upscaler inputs and controls | Control | What it does | Options or default | | ----------------- | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | Model card | Chooses the upscaling model | Default Crystal Upscaler | | **Source image** | The image to enlarge | Required, one image | | **More settings** | Any other setting the model has | Collapsed when present | | **Generations** | Number of runs to submit | 1 to 4, default 1 (Create only) | | **Upscale** | Runs the model | Shows the credit estimate on paid plans | ## Which models work with Image Upscaler? The picker shows these under **Featured**: - Crystal Upscaler (default), tuned for portraits and faces - Clarity Pro Upscaler - Google Upscaler **All models** also lists Bria Increase Resolution, P Image Upscale, Qwen Image Edit Upscale, Recraft Crisp Upscale, and SeedVR Upscale Image. ## How do the controls change with the model? With Crystal Upscaler, the main control is **Scale factor**, from 1 to 6 with a default of 2. A scale factor of 2 doubles the width and height. Other upscalers use their own controls, such as an upscale factor or a target size. The picker's fact badges show each model's upscale range before you switch. Credit estimates for upscalers often depend on the size of the input image, so the estimate may read **Varies** until the image is known. ## Where does the upscaled image go? Selecting **Upscale** adds a model node to the current Level of your graph and runs it. The larger image is kept as a [take](https://docs.nodespell.com/graph/takes/) on that node and shown in **Results**. Use **View fullscreen** to check detail at full size. ## Common problems | Problem | What to do | | --------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | "This value is required." on **Source image** | Add an image or connect one before you select **Upscale**. | | Added detail looks wrong | AI upscalers add detail that was not in the source. Try a lower scale factor or a different model. | | "The saved source is no longer available." | The result you continued from is gone. Select **Remove** and choose another image. | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much can Image Upscaler enlarge an image? It depends on the model. Crystal Upscaler accepts a scale factor from 1 to 6. Check the upscale range badge in the model picker for other models. ### Does upscaling change my original image? No. The upscaled image is a new take on a new node. The source stays as it was. ### Can I upscale a video with Image Upscaler? No. Image Upscaler accepts still images only. Use [Video Upscaler](https://docs.nodespell.com/creative-tools/video-upscaler/) for video. ### Can I upscale an image I generated earlier, not the latest one? Yes. Show the result you want in **Results**, then select **Continue with this result**. Nodespell uses that exact take. ## Related - [Image Generator](https://docs.nodespell.com/creative-tools/image-generator/) — create the image first - [Video Upscaler](https://docs.nodespell.com/creative-tools/video-upscaler/) — the video equivalent - [Choose a model](https://docs.nodespell.com/creative-tools/choose-a-model/) — compare upscalers - [Takes](https://docs.nodespell.com/graph/takes/) — keep and choose results - [Export](https://docs.nodespell.com/edit/export/) — get the final image out