media.io
Online AI visual creation and processing platform by Wondershare Technology (300624.SZ) (benchmarked across 4 capabilities: Image upscaling, Image generation, Object removal & Background removal)
Product node overview & trust baseline
Operator provenance, privacy baseline and site-wide pricing belong directly to the product node and are inherited across linked task edgesmedia.io, operated by Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ) (Shenzhen, China / Vancouver, Canada) under a "Subscription + credits" model, has 4 published task assessments on RealTest (Image upscaling 78/100, Image generation 75/100, Object removal 71/100, Background removal 62/100). In image upscaling, signed-in free Wondershare accounts can export a crisp watermark-free 2x PNG within a 5-credit signup allowance (2 credits/run), but guest access is blocked, free credits do not replenish, and cloud queue wait is relatively long. In image generation, signed-in free Wondershare accounts run Nano Banana 2 Lite (1K, 1:1, 2 credits) in 15.2s server wait with accurate sign lettering and 5-digit hands, but free export is a corner-watermarked JPEG (unwatermarked requires VIP).
Shenzhen, China / Vancouver, Canada · Publicly operating online service
Provenance baseline: 18/20 · Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately.
The official pricing page lists Free Trial (5 free signup credits in the workspace where upscaling costs 2 credits/run, plus 3 daily check-in credits on the pricing table), Standard (USD 10.99/month or billed annually at USD 71.88/year, displayed as USD 5.99/month, with 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits), and Premium (USD 19.99/month or billed annually at USD 119.88/year, displayed as USD 9.99/month, with 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits and 15% off extra credits).
Pricing transparency baseline: 20/35 · Cancellation: Cancel auto-renewal anytime; the official pricing page states a 7-day money-back guarantee, and uploaded/generated files are automatically deleted within 7 days.
Not fully reverified; prior inference not carried forward
Sensors Data (analytics.300624.com) · Google Analytics · Facebook Pixel
Product-level pricing & rules baseline
Verified plans, billing periods and cancellation terms owned by this product node; task-specific credit costs and free export limits are detailed per capability edge belowMedia.io membership plans (Free Trial / Standard / Premium monthly and annual); USD · 2026-10-21
5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page lists Free Trial (5 free signup credits in the workspace where upscaling costs 2 credits/run, plus 3 daily check-in credits on the pricing table), Standard (USD 10.99/month or billed annually at USD 71.88/year, displayed as USD 5.99/month, with 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits), and Premium (USD 19.99/month or billed annually at USD 119.88/year, displayed as USD 9.99/month, with 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits and 15% off extra credits).
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel auto-renewal anytime; the official pricing page states a 7-day money-back guarantee, and uploaded/generated files are automatically deleted within 7 days.
Media.io official monthly/annual pricing and comparison table ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗
Archived official pricing sources: Media.io official monthly/annual pricing and comparison table (2026-10-21) [text snapshot ↗]
Capability map & linked task edges
Whenever a capability passes fixed-fixture testing, an edge is automatically linked between this product node and the task topic for horizontal comparison.
| Linked task edge | Score | Assessment · historical test | Test scope & delivery | Inspect capability / follow edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background removal | 62/100 | Signed-in free Wondershare accounts export an unwatermarked transparent PNG for 1 credit (99.72% foreground recall), but guest use is blocked, curly hair edges retain background residue, and free-queue server wait was 26.1s. | 2000 × 2000 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-21 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached | |
| Image generation | 75/100 | Signed-in free Wondershare accounts run Nano Banana 2 Lite (1K, 1:1, 2 credits) in 15.2s server wait with accurate sign lettering and 5-digit hands, but free export is a corner-watermarked JPEG (unwatermarked requires VIP). | JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-21 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Fixed English prompt · Output attached | |
| Image upscaling | 78/100 | Signed-in free Wondershare accounts can export a crisp watermark-free 2x PNG within a 5-credit signup allowance (2 credits/run), but guest access is blocked, free credits do not replenish, and cloud queue wait is relatively long. | 1024 × 1024 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-19 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Fixed low-resolution fixture · Output attached | |
| Object removal | 71/100 | After Wondershare sign-in, spends 3 free credits to cleanly erase all three signs in one pass and export a native 2048×2048 watermark-free JPEG, though the free queue waits ~59s. | JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-22 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Fixed occlusion fixture · Output attached |
Discovered product capabilities (pending fixture test / edge incubation)
Recorded capability · Not yet scoredThese capabilities have been identified on the product but have not yet undergone fixed-fixture testing. When an emerging capability co-occurs across multiple products, it incubates a new task edge.
Normalized from official "Watermark Eraser" into the Watermark removal candidate edge
Tested task edges (with scores and native artifacts) are strictly separated from discovered untested capabilities (unscored).
Peer product comparison across shared task edges
Matched by overlapping tested task edges; compare site-wide billing models alongside per-task benchmark scoresThe official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
- Background removal：media.io 62/100 vs Nero AI 80/100
- Image generation：media.io 75/100 vs Nero AI 91/100
- Image upscaling：media.io 78/100 vs Nero AI 84/100
- Object removal：media.io 71/100 vs Nero AI 77/100
Actual annual charges $59.99/$263.99. A 3-day trial is offered; cancel before expiry to avoid charges. Exact daily free count is unspecified. The 11,500-credit pack includes a current 1,500-credit bonus.
- Background removal：media.io 62/100 vs PicWish 83/100
- Image generation：media.io 75/100 vs PicWish 85/100
- Image upscaling：media.io 78/100 vs PicWish 82/100
- Object removal：media.io 71/100 vs PicWish 84/100
High-volume tiers expanded; removal costs 1 credit/image, other operations differ. Taxes are not stated on the cards.
- Background removal：media.io 62/100 vs Cutout.pro 81/100
- Image generation：media.io 75/100 vs Cutout.pro 87/100
- Image upscaling：media.io 78/100 vs Cutout.pro 87/100
- Object removal：media.io 71/100 vs Cutout.pro 73/100
The feature FAQ confirms watermark-free transparent PNG/blurred-background downloads with a free account; replacing with a new background allows one free download per day, while premium backgrounds require a subscription. The pricing table says Limited without quantifying daily transparent-PNG limits. General AI credits or the one-daily replacement limit are not applied to transparent cutouts.
- Background removal：media.io 62/100 vs MyEdit 67/100
- Image generation：media.io 75/100 vs MyEdit 88/100
- Image upscaling：media.io 78/100 vs MyEdit 67/100
- Object removal：media.io 71/100 vs MyEdit 57/100
Linked capability test: Background removal
2026-10-21 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
Subject torso is well preserved (99.72% foreground recall), but outer curly hair strands exhibit visible background residue (mad_band = 0.1365, background leak = 0.290%) (37.6/65).
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Edge error MAD: 0.1365 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 50.021 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.720% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.290% (Lower is better)
- Fixture findings
Subject torso is well preserved (99.72% foreground recall), but outer curly hair strands exhibit visible background residue (mad_band = 0.1365, background leak = 0.290%) (37.6/65).
- Original historical observation
High foreground recall (99.72%) and unwatermarked RGBA PNG delivery, but peripheral curly hair retains visible background fragments (MAD_band = 0.1365, bg_leak = 0.29%) and free-queue server wait was 26.08s.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Existing Wondershare account holders needing occasional unwatermarked cutouts of simple-edge subjects
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2000×2000 (from 2048×2048 PNG via upload confirm modal; 2048×2048 retained on JPEG input)
- Watermark observation
No watermark (native RGBA transparent PNG)
- Batch & API
Single-image web workspace with one-click handoff to MediaAgent refinement or image-to-video animation
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2000 × 2000
- Attached file dimensions
2000 × 2000 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 26.08s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 26.08s · End-to-end reference: 26.08s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-21 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Login required in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Account required in this test
- Sign-in methods
Requires Wondershare account sign-in (supports email code or Google OAuth)
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Requires login before accessing the workspace, displays a persistent 50%-off subscription banner and an AI ad promo card above the creation list, and opens an 'Edit Uploaded Image' confirm modal on large PNG uploads (which outputs 2000×2000, whereas JPEG uploads retain 2048×2048); however, clicking the download icon directly saves the transparent PNG without extra paywall popups.
Background & reputation
Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ)
- Recorded origin
Shenzhen, China / Vancouver, Canada
- Domain history record
Publicly operating online service
- Background & reputation assessment
Operated by Wondershare Technology (300624.SZ), a publicly listed multimedia software company with established global presence.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Submits cloud async jobs via POST vapi.media.io/v1/ai/create/mai_fs and polls POST /v1/ai/result/batch (server_s = 26.08s); workspace explicitly states free users' creations are kept for 7 days, and the page loads Sensors Data, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
New free accounts receive 5 signup credits and can claim 3 free credits daily via the header gift icon; background removal costs 1 credit per image
Generate button clearly labels 'Generate 1' and top header shows remaining credit balance before submission
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Background removal (5 records)
Media.io membership plans (Free Trial / Standard / Premium monthly and annual); USD · 2026-10-21
5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page lists Free Trial (5 free signup credits in the workspace where upscaling costs 2 credits/run, plus 3 daily check-in credits on the pricing table), Standard (USD 10.99/month or billed annually at USD 71.88/year, displayed as USD 5.99/month, with 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits), and Premium (USD 19.99/month or billed annually at USD 119.88/year, displayed as USD 9.99/month, with 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits and 15% off extra credits).
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel auto-renewal anytime; the official pricing page states a 7-day money-back guarantee, and uploaded/generated files are automatically deleted within 7 days.
Media.io official monthly/annual pricing and comparison table ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 61.8/100
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_bgremove_v1
Honesty & reputation · 67/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 20 / 35 | Requires free Wondershare account sign-in (grants 5 signup credits plus 3 daily free credits claimable via the header gift icon). The generate button explicitly shows 'Generate 1' (1 credit per cutout) and exports an unwatermarked RGBA PNG within free credits, though guest trial without login is blocked. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 18 / 30 | Requires login before accessing the workspace, displays a persistent 50%-off subscription banner and an AI ad promo card above the creation list, and opens an 'Edit Uploaded Image' confirm modal on large PNG uploads (which outputs 2000×2000, whereas JPEG uploads retain 2048×2048); however, clicking the download icon directly saves the transparent PNG without extra paywall popups. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 | Operated by Wondershare Technology (300624.SZ), a publicly listed multimedia software company with established global presence. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 11 / 15 | Submits cloud async jobs via POST vapi.media.io/v1/ai/create/mai_fs and polls POST /v1/ai/result/batch (server_s = 26.08s); workspace explicitly states free users' creations are kept for 7 days, and the page loads Sensors Data, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 59.6/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 37.6 / 65 | On our 2048×2048 ground-truth matte (evaluated on the 2026-10-21 same-run 2000×2000 RGBA PNG export): boundary MAD_band = 0.1365 (19.1/35), global SAD_k = 50.021 (7.7/15), MSE = 0.006244, Grad_err = 0.03018, foreground recall = 99.72%, and background leak = 0.290% (10.8/15). Main portrait torso is preserved, but outer curly hair strands exhibit noticeable background residue and haloing (37.6/65). | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked RGBA PNG export (8/8); canonical 2048×2048 PNG upload exports at 2000×2000 (10,664,626 bytes, 95.37% pixel retention) after the upload crop confirmation dialog, while 2048×2048 JPEG input retains full 2048×2048 (11.0/12). | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 3 / 15 | 2026-10-21 same-run CDP network timing: 26.08s server wait from POST /v1/ai/create/mai_fs (r4) to terminal POST /v1/ai/result/batch (r29) in the free queue (26.08s end-to-end, async_verified) (3.0/15). | 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.
Linked capability test: Image generation
2026-10-21 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
'REALTEST 2026' lettering (25/25) and 5-digit robot hand structure (19/20) are crisp and accurate; 2 blue mugs are exact while 4 red apples were rendered instead of 3 (60.0/65).
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Not verified
- Fixture findings
'REALTEST 2026' lettering (25/25) and 5-digit robot hand structure (19/20) are crisp and accurate; 2 blue mugs are exact while 4 red apples were rendered instead of 3 (60.0/65).
- Original historical observation
Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users previewing Nano Banana 2 Lite prompt adherence and text rendering who do not mind a bottom-right corner watermark on free exports
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
[1024, 1024]
- Watermark observation
Visible 'M Media.io AI Gen' watermark in bottom-right corner on free tier (unwatermarked export requires VIP)
- Batch & API
Supports multiple models (Nano Banana 2 Lite, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream, etc.), 1–4 outputs per batch, and one-click Agent refinement or video animation
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
1024 × 1024
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 15.48s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 15.17s · End-to-end reference: 15.48s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-21 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Login required in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Account required in this test
- Sign-in methods
Authorized test profile; see dated run record
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt.
Background & reputation
Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ)
- Recorded origin
Shenzhen, China / Vancouver, Canada
- Domain history record
Publicly operating online service
- Background & reputation assessment
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt.
Credit cost ('Generate 2') is shown before submission, while the Watermark vs No Watermark (VIP) choice appears when clicking the download icon
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image generation (5 records)
Media.io membership plans (Free Trial / Standard / Premium monthly and annual); USD · 2026-10-21
5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page lists Free Trial (5 free signup credits in the workspace where upscaling costs 2 credits/run, plus 3 daily check-in credits on the pricing table), Standard (USD 10.99/month or billed annually at USD 71.88/year, displayed as USD 5.99/month, with 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits), and Premium (USD 19.99/month or billed annually at USD 119.88/year, displayed as USD 9.99/month, with 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits and 15% off extra credits).
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel auto-renewal anytime; the official pricing page states a 7-day money-back guarantee, and uploaded/generated files are automatically deleted within 7 days.
Media.io official monthly/annual pricing and comparison table ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 75.1/100
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_t2i_v1
Honesty & reputation · 66/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 20 / 35 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 17 / 30 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 11 / 15 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 79/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 60 / 65 | Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt. | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 13 / 20 | Native file obtained; see format/dimension inspection. Used remaining 2 free credits for one Nano Banana 2 Lite image at 1K, 1:1, exact canonical prompt. Generated and downloaded native image with visible Media.io AI Gen watermark. Public visibility default ON shown in screenshot. No purchase. Correction: generation succeeded, but first download click produced no download event. Native export not yet saved; prior observation about downloaded native image was premature. Reopen result to finish download. Completed native download by selecting the Watermark option after opening the download menu. output.jpg is the actual delivered JPEG. Earlier click only opened that menu. Generation used 2 credits and exact 1:1 anchor prompt. | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 6 / 15 | Network-observed server wait was not reliably isolated; speed and aggregate scores remain unknown. | 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.
Linked capability test: Image upscaling
2026-10-19 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
Tested scale 2×
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Tested scale: 2×
- Fixture findings
This 512x512 sample was upscaled 2x to a 1024x1024 lossless PNG with crisp text on the wooden sign and calibration plate.
- Original historical observation
Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users with a Wondershare account who occasionally need clean 2x lossless PNG upscaling
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
[1024, 1024]
- Watermark observation
No watermark on the 1024×1024 native PNG export within free credits
- Batch & API
Single-image upload workflow
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
1024 × 1024
- Attached file dimensions
1024 × 1024 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 27.75s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 27.09s · End-to-end reference: 27.75s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-19 · anchor_upscale_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Login required in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Account required in this test
- Sign-in methods
Authorized test profile; see dated run record
- Manual adjustment
No manual brush refinement
- Interaction observations
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately.
Background & reputation
Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ)
- Recorded origin
Shenzhen, China / Vancouver, Canada
- Domain history record
Not verified
- Background & reputation assessment
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Sensors Data (analytics.300624.com) · Google Analytics · Facebook Pixel
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately.
The workspace button displays the 2-credit cost ("Generate 2") and credit balance, though login is required before running
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image upscaling (5 records)
Media.io membership plans (Free Trial / Standard / Premium monthly and annual); USD · 2026-10-21
5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page lists Free Trial (5 free signup credits in the workspace where upscaling costs 2 credits/run, plus 3 daily check-in credits on the pricing table), Standard (USD 10.99/month or billed annually at USD 71.88/year, displayed as USD 5.99/month, with 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits), and Premium (USD 19.99/month or billed annually at USD 119.88/year, displayed as USD 9.99/month, with 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits and 15% off extra credits).
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel auto-renewal anytime; the official pricing page states a 7-day money-back guarantee, and uploaded/generated files are automatically deleted within 7 days.
Media.io official monthly/annual pricing and comparison table ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 77.9/100
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 · 67/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 20 / 35 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 18 / 30 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately. | Evidence B → |
| Engineering & privacy | 11 / 15 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 82.5/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 58 / 65 | Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately. | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 16 / 20 | Native file obtained; see format/dimension inspection. Same authenticated free account: uploaded 512px canonical upscaling anchor, selected default 2x, spent 2 credits, downloaded native PNG. Two free credits remain. Output and GT metrics will be inspected separately. | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 8.5 / 15 | Network-observed server wait was not reliably isolated; speed and aggregate scores remain unknown. | 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.
Linked capability test: Object removal
2026-10-22 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
Single-pass brushing cleanly removes all three high-contrast signs and reconstructs bookshelves, wooden counter, and hanging vines coherently while preserving unmasked areas.
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Not verified
- Fixture findings
Single-pass brushing cleanly removes all three high-contrast signs and reconstructs bookshelves, wooden counter, and hanging vines coherently while preserving unmasked areas.
- Original historical observation
Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users with a Wondershare account who want full-resolution 2048×2048 watermark-free multi-object removal within free signup/daily credits
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
[2048, 2048]
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free (native 2048×2048 JPEG export)
- Batch & API
Supports Object Remover brush and Text Remover modes, with one-click handoff to MediaAgent refinement or image-to-video animation
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2048 × 2048
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 59.86s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 58.57s · End-to-end reference: 59.86s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-22 · anchor_inpaint_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Login required in this run; manual adjustment recorded
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Account required in this test
- Sign-in methods
Authorized test profile; see dated run record
- Manual adjustment
Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
- Interaction observations
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits.
Background & reputation
Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ)
- Recorded origin
Shenzhen, China / Vancouver, Canada
- Domain history record
Publicly operating
- Background & reputation assessment
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits.
Workspace generate button explicitly labels "Generate 3" alongside the remaining credit balance, though login is required to enter the workspace
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Object removal (5 records)
Media.io membership plans (Free Trial / Standard / Premium monthly and annual); USD · 2026-10-21
5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page lists Free Trial (5 free signup credits in the workspace where upscaling costs 2 credits/run, plus 3 daily check-in credits on the pricing table), Standard (USD 10.99/month or billed annually at USD 71.88/year, displayed as USD 5.99/month, with 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits), and Premium (USD 19.99/month or billed annually at USD 119.88/year, displayed as USD 9.99/month, with 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits and 15% off extra credits).
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel auto-renewal anytime; the official pricing page states a 7-day money-back guarantee, and uploaded/generated files are automatically deleted within 7 days.
Media.io official monthly/annual pricing and comparison table ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 70.8/100
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_inpaint_v1
Honesty & reputation · 68/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 20 / 35 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 19 / 30 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 11 / 15 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 72/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 50 / 65 | Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits. | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 | Native file obtained; see format/dimension inspection. Logged test account used 3 free credits; after approximately four minutes in free queue, downloaded original result. All three marked signs removed in preview; native quality inspection pending. Remaining 2 credits. | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 3 / 15 | Network-observed server wait was not reliably isolated; speed and aggregate scores remain unknown. | 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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