Test record & evaluation basis

Bigjpg (AI Super-Resolution Image Enlarger) · Image upscaling

Free login-free 4× output offers adjustable denoising and clear upgrade limits; detail is retained well, with about 18.5 seconds of free processing in this run.

Test date 2026-10-17Free tier + subscriptionNative output attachedMethod 2.3.1
1 · Date, environment & tier2026-10-17 · Guest flow

US-West (California, AS2914)

2 · Fixture & native exportFixed low-resolution fixture (anchor_upscale_v1)

2048 × 2048 · PNG · Open native file ↗

3 · Price checks vs. test scoreOfficial pricing checked 2026-10-21

Subsequent pricing and service checks are shown separately without altering historical scores.

4 · What one test cannot proveScoped to this fixture & path

One run does not establish all complex scenes, untested paid maxima or long-term uptime.

Plans & historical pricing

Bigjpg web and app plans (Free / Basic 2-month / Standard half-year / Pro annual); CNY · 2026-10-21

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
Free
Free
Free Available without login; 20 images/month, max 5 MB per file, up to 4x unwatermarked upscaling on shared servers.
Basic (2 Months)2026-10-21 ↗
CNY 35 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time CNY 35 for 2 months (500 images/month); max 50 MB per image, up to 16x upscaling, dedicated high-performance server, and batch processing.

Valid for 2 months from purchase

Standard (6 Months)2026-10-21 ↗
CNY 69/6 months
Other period
Other period CNY 69 for 6 months (1,000 images/month); max 50 MB per image, up to 16x upscaling, dedicated high-performance server, and batch processing.
Pro (1 Year)2026-10-21 ↗
—
CNY 138/year
Annual CNY 138 for 1 year (2,000 images/month); max 50 MB per image, up to 16x upscaling, dedicated high-performance server, and batch processing.

4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

The official pricing modal lists Free (20 images/month, max 5 MB, up to 4x upscaling) and three fixed-term tiers: Basic CNY 35 for 2 months (500 images/month), Standard CNY 69 for 6 months (1,000 images/month), and Pro CNY 138 for 1 year (2,000 images/month). All paid tiers unlock up to 16x upscaling, 50 MB upload size, priority high-performance servers, and batch processing via WeChat Pay, Alipay, or Stripe.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Purchased for fixed periods (2 months, 6 months, or 1 year) via WeChat Pay, Alipay, or Stripe under official Terms of Service.

Bigjpg official website and pricing table modal ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗

Pricing recorded on the test date · 2026-10-17

Free for 2x/4x unwatermarked export; Basic ~$6 / 2 months (500 images/mo, 8x/16x), Standard ~$12 / 6 months, Pro ~$22 / 12 months

Fixed-term passes (no forced auto-renewal traps) + Developer API

Historical context only; not current purchase guidance.

Delivery & access

Free delivery record
2048 × 2048 (Full 4x Unwatermarked PNG)
Attached file dimensions
2048 × 2048 · PNG

Read directly from the attached file; this does not establish free download availability at that size.

Watermark
None (100% watermark-free)
Free allowance
Free tier allows 20 images/month up to 3000×3000px / 5MB at 2x or 4x with all 5 denoising levels and zero watermarks
Account requirements
No login required; optional account login for history sync and parallel high-speed queues
Maximum specification record
2048 × 2048 (Full 4x Unwatermarked PNG)

May include advertised capabilities; this does not establish a tested paid tier.

Batch & API
Multi-image queue, Windows/Mac desktop apps, and REST API
Manual refinement
Not recorded or not verified

Tested result & sample

Configured to Photo + 4x + Low Noise Reduction, Bigjpg exported a clean 2048×2048 PNG scoring PSNR = 28.27 dB and SSIM = 0.9790 with smooth tonal transitions and zero generative hallucinations.

Fixture
anchor_upscale_v1
Recorded environment
US-West (California, AS2914)
Network-observed server wait
18.5 s
End-to-end reference
20 s

Network wait includes round trips, queuing and polling error, not pure inference time. Local timings depend on the device; repetition counts are not standardized in legacy records.

Experience, rules & trust

Disclosure
8x and 16x options are transparently disabled in the settings modal before processing starts
Interaction
Zero registration, zero popups, and zero watermarks: once processing completes, a green "Download (274.41 KB)" button directly exports the full 4x (2048×2048) PNG.
Entity record
Bigjpg Team
Origin
Cross-Platform AI Super-Resolution Team (Launched 2017)
Domain history record
2017–present (9+ years)
Third-party tracking record
Not recorded or not verified
External information
Not recorded or not verified
Processing
Cloud Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (Waifu2x / SRCNN) + direct CDN delivery
Retention statement
Temporary cloud cache with an instant on-page Delete button

A recorded statement does not verify deletion or all data-processing behavior.

Verifiable audit trail & evidence

Four SHA-256-verified stages link the benchmark fixture, same-run interface screenshots, native exported artifact and archived pricing sources.

Stage A · Benchmark fixture Fixed low-resolution fixture

anchor_upscale_v1 · Inspect fixture & file inspector →

Stage B · Same-run screenshots 3 flow screenshots archived

Captures entry rules, result view and export disclosure.

Stage C · Native exported file 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Open native exported file ↗

Stage D · Archived pricing sources 1 official source snapshots

Bigjpg official website and pricing table modal (snapshot ↗)

Screenshots, native output and official claims support different conclusions. Evidence grades are not product safety certifications.

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 88.7/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_upscale_v1

Honesty & reputation · 92.5/100 · 30%

CriterionScoreRationaleBasis
Pricing transparency33 / 35 Anonymous guests can upload the 512×512 test image and open the clean configuration modal (Artwork/Photo, 2x/4x free, 5 noise reduction levels: None/Low/Medium/High/Highest), with only 8x/16x grayed out and labeled "Upgrade for 8x/16x" (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). Evidence A →
Interaction restraint28.5 / 30 Zero registration, zero popups, and zero watermarks: once processing completes, a green "Download (274.41 KB)" button directly exports the full 4x (2048×2048) PNG. Evidence A →
Background & reputation18 / 20 Operating continuously since 2017 as one of the best-known Waifu2x / SRCNN deep convolutional super-resolution services across Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and API. Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy13 / 15 Supports offline queue recovery and one-click "Delete" to immediately purge uploaded/upscaled files from cloud storage. Evidence A →

Capability · 87/100 · 70%

CriterionScoreRationaleBasis
Task quality56.5 / 65 4x Photo mode (Low noise reduction) exported a native 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNG achieving full-frame PSNR = 28.27 dB and SSIM = 0.9790, suppressing JPEG block artifacts while preserving clean structural geometry and color accuracy (56.5/65). Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications20 / 20 Free guest tier directly exports full 4x (2048×2048) unwatermarked PNG (20.0/20). Evidence A →
Processing speed10.5 / 15 Free cloud GPU 4x Photo super-resolution completed in ~18.5s (10.5/15). Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

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