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UpscalerJS

UpscalerJS is an open-source image project by thekevinscott (thekevinscott/UpscalerJS on GitHub). It has 901 GitHub stars and 84 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

Enhance images in JavaScript — upscale, denoise, deblur and dehaze with AI

💎 Hidden gem★ 901 stars⑂ 84 forksMITupdated 2026-10

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// project facts

Project facts

Repository: thekevinscott/UpscalerJS
GitHub stars: 901
Forks: 84
License: MIT
Last updated on GitHub: 4 October 2026
Category: Image
Listing: Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site: Official site

// how it works

How it works

Install the package
Add UpscalerJS to a browser or Node project via npm.
Load a model
Choose an enhancement model such as ESRGAN-family weights.
Pass an image
Feed a canvas, URL or image element into the API.
Render the result
Display or save the enhanced, higher-resolution output.

// features

Why people love it

Browser and Node

Same API works client-side and server-side.

Super-resolution

Upscale low-res images with ESRGAN models.

Denoise and deblur

Clean up grainy or soft photos.

Dehaze and derain

Specialized restoration for tough conditions.

Low-light boost

Recover detail from underexposed shots.

MIT licensed

Free for commercial products with attribution.

// run it

Run it yourself

Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
```
git clone https://github.com/thekevinscott/UpscalerJS.git
cd UpscalerJS
```
Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
```
cat README.md | head -60
```
Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
```
# see README for the exact launch command
```

// use cases

What you can build

Add one-click image upscaling to a web app.
Batch-enhance user uploads in a Node pipeline.
Restore old, blurry or noisy photos in the browser.
Prototype an AI photo tool without a backend.

// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains UpscalerJS?

It is an open-source project at thekevinscott/UpscalerJS with 162 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is UpscalerJS free for commercial use?

MIT licensed — commercial use allowed with attribution.

Does it need a GPU?

It runs on CPU in the browser or Node, though a GPU speeds things up.

Browser vs Node — which is better?

Browser for privacy and instant demos; Node for batch processing.

Which models does it use?

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Get UpscalerJS

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.

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UpscalerJS

Project facts

How it works

Why people love it

Browser and Node

Super-resolution

Denoise and deblur

Dehaze and derain

Low-light boost

MIT licensed

Run it yourself

What you can build

Questions, answered

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