Turning Low Resolution Images Into High Resolution – Is This The Best Image Upscaler In 2026?
Image upscaling has come a long way from simple interpolation and artificial sharpening. Today’s AI tools promise to recover detail that simply was not there, but any designer who has spent years inside Photoshop knows that detail alone is not enough. The real challenge is preserving authenticity, especially when AI begins generating information instead of restoring it.
Magnific’s new Precision Upscaler is designed to enhance low resolution images into high resolution results while staying closer to the original, a balance that many upscaling tools struggle to achieve. The workflow, tests, and comparisons featured in this video are demonstrated by Photoshop instructor Unmesh Dinda from PiXimperfect, who puts the tool through real world scenarios including portraits, wildlife, product photography, and landscapes.
Rather than chasing exaggerated AI results, the focus stays on practical questions designers and photographers actually care about. Does skin texture remain natural? Can jewelry, fabrics, and fine details survive heavy upscaling? And where does enhancement stop and reinterpretation begin? Unmesh also compares Magnific against Photoshop’s Firefly Upscaler and Topaz Gigapixel to see how each tool handles detail, realism, and image fidelity in everyday workflows. Watch below.
Jump to: 0:00 – The Magic Upscaler Test? 1:28 – What Is It Exactly? 4:07 – Photo Restoration Test 5:47 – Outfit and Jewelry Details 7:52 – Skin Detail Comparison 9:02 – Product Photo Test 10:26 – Landscape Details 12:41 – Fun Project: Missed Focus 14:40 – Pros and Cons Overview
AI upscaling tools are evolving quickly, but as this comparison shows, results still depend heavily on the type of image and how faithfully the tool preserves original detail. While Magnific’s Precision Upscaler delivers impressive improvements in portraits, textures, and landscapes, it also highlights the importance of knowing when AI enhancement helps and when traditional photography or editing remains the better choice.
If you regularly work with low resolution images, old photos, or heavily cropped shots, this breakdown offers a practical look at what modern AI upscalers can realistically achieve today. Watch the full video by Photoshop instructor Unmesh Dinda from PiXimperfect to see the side by side results and decide which workflow fits your own design or photography process best.
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