Recraft's image enhancement model that makes images sharper and cleaner, suitable for web use or print-ready materials
Settled by community votes across 1 shared challenge, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Recraft Crisp Upscale
17.7
arena score
#2 of 4 in Image Upscaling
Top 2 in Image Upscaling
Skill signature
· Image Upscaling
Topaz Image Upscale
13.2
arena score
#3 of 4 in Image Upscaling
Top 3 in Image Upscaling
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
Recraft Crisp Upscale
60.0%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
Topaz Image Upscale
40.0%
win rate
60.0%
0.0% ties
40.0%
Shared challenges
1
Challenge by challenge
The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.
Weave Warfare
Image Upscaling“”
Recraft Crisp Upscale
Topaz Image Upscale
60% wins
0% ties
40% wins
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft Crisp Upscale
- + Excellent detail enhancement on the fabric weave.
- + Clean, sharp stitching lines that look realistic.
- + High local contrast makes the image pop.
- − Some slight over-sharpening artifacts in the very brightest yellow areas.
Topaz Image Upscale
- + Natural preservation of the original image's lighting.
- + Soft, realistic transitions between colors.
- − Noticeable digital noise/grain throughout the image.
- − Lacks the fine textural definition seen in the competing model.
- − Slightly blurry across the diagonal seam.
Verdict: Recraft Crisp Upscale provides a much more effective enhancement, turning the fabric into a high-definition texture with clearly defined threads and stitches. Topaz Image Upscale fails to remove the underlying noise and results in a mudder flatter, softer image that lacks the 'crisp' quality intended for an upscale.
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Professional-grade image upscaler from Topaz Labs offering five specialized models (Standard, Low Resolution, CGI, High Fidelity, Text Refine) with optional face enhancement