AI Upscaler inside Photoshop / Real-ESRGAN via Replicate - 2x/4x/6x/8x/10x (Mac & Windows)
AI Upscaler — upscale 2x, 4x or 6x with Real-ESRGAN via Replicate directly inside Photoshop
Select layer → run script → done. All without leaving PS. Works in Photoshop Beta 2025 too. Perfect final step after Harmonize or AI scripts like Nano Banana, Flux Kontext, or Seedream
=> * What’s New:
Update v.3 is here with some important updates:
- Better handling of large images - improved auto-resizing for 3.7MP+ files and smoother processing for Extra-large 10MP+ images (thanks to David and Carlos for the feedback!).
- Cleaner, friendlier interface
- Improved processing messages - clearer status updates while your images are upscaling.
Update v.2 - RealESRGAN AI Upscaler for Photoshop V2
- Upgraded color handling with full PNG workflow
- Balanced face enhancement (no plastic AI look, stable on big files)
- Smart resize for extra large images over ~2M pixels
Update V1 - Improved handling of large images, added user choice for full-quality or resized output, and made workflow messages clearer.
Features
- Direct Upscale in Photoshop, no exporting, no external platforms
- 2x 4x 6x upscale options
- Built-in face enhancement (GFPGAN)
- Mac & Windows support
- Setup guide included with step by step instructions for getting and using your Replicate API key
- Works as the final step after Harmonize to bring back sharp details before exporting
- 7 day refund if you're not happy
Compatibility
- Works with any image inside Photoshop
- Compatible with Harmonize (including Beta), ideal for sharpening blurred AI-generated images
- Lightning-fast processing (typically 9 seconds)
I made this as an illustrator for my own print work, and I know it inside out — so if you ever get stuck, just message me.
Practical Tips
- Restart Photoshop after adding the script or API key, otherwise it may not run correctly
- Current cost: about $0.002 per upscaled image (may change if Replicate updates pricing)
Usage & Licensing (attached)
- For personal use only
- No resale, redistribution, or derivative products allowed
- You can modify the script for your own workflow, but not for resale
Support Questions? Email: anna.paskini@outlook.com
Stop exporting for AI upscale! Real-ESRGAN upscaling directly in Photoshop. Complete your Nano Banana/Harmonize workflow with sharp 2x/4x/6x/8x/10x results. Lightning-fast processing, works in PS Beta 2025 too.