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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 77/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image compression | 91/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | 90/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 88/100 2048×2048 (4.0x Unwatermarked JPG) · Historical description; output not attached | Active task |
| Object removal | Not tested in topic | 89/100 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | Not tested in topic | 90/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | ImageResizer Image upscaling 90/100 Seven-aspect task score Provides login-free client-side HTML5 Canvas upscaling to 2048×2048 (4.0×) watermark-free PNG in 3.41s with zero data upload; operates via client-side interpolation rather than generative AI super-resolution, with standard banner ads. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-01 | Adobe Firefly Upscaler (4x Super-Resolution) Image upscaling 88/100 Seven-aspect task score Adobe’s upscaler delivers watermark-free 4× output within its free allowance, with clear scale and size controls; login and daily limits apply. Tested export 2048×2048 (4.0x Unwatermarked JPG) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Site-wide image resizing, compression, cropping, and conversion subscriptions · 2026-11-01 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-11-01 ↗ Free Free Free 10MB file limit, up to 5 images per batch, 10 images/day across premium tools Access to basic image resizer, compressor, converter, and cropping tools；Ad-supported, 5 images per batch, 10MB per image；Free indefinitely, no renewal；Perpetual access Pro2026-11-01 ↗ USD 6.99/month — Monthly 50MB file limit, up to 20 images per batch, 100 images/day across premium tools Full access to Image Resizer tools, zero ads, priority processing；50MB per image, 20 images per batch Rules [1] [2]Ultra2026-11-01 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 1GB file limit, up to 100 images per batch, unlimited images Highest specifications across all tools, 24/7 dedicated support, zero ads；1GB per image, 100 images per batch Rules [1] [2]3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier covers up to 10MB/image and 5 images/batch; Pro ($6.99/mo) and Ultra ($9.99/mo) offer higher limits with no hidden fees and cancel-anytime policy. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified ImageResizer Official Pricing ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ | US individual Firefly web free feature and four monthly subscriptions; excludes student/business, full Creative Cloud and other regions; includes four generative credit add-on subscriptions · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Firefly web background remover2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Official feature page describes free removal; single JPG/PNG/WebP input up to 50MB Count and free export specification are not stated; subsequent generative editing may require separate credits Firefly Standard2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 2,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts Rules [1] Firefly Pro2026-10-20 ↗ USD 19.99/month — Monthly 4,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts Rules [1] Firefly Pro Plus2026-10-20 ↗ USD 34.97/month — Monthly 10,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 49.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms. Rules [1]Firefly Premium2026-10-20 ↗ USD 139.91/month — Monthly 50,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 199.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms. Rules [1]2,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 2,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 7,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 29.99/month — Monthly 7,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 10,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 49.99/month — Monthly 10,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 50,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 199.99/month — Monthly 50,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 9 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Four US individual Firefly monthly plans and four credit add-on subscriptions are listed. Pro Plus/Premium first-year promotions end October 21, with regular prices separately shown. Official pages do not quantify daily free removal counts or regional tax amounts. Generative credits concern other AI features and do not establish a payment requirement for free removal. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordSelf-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms) Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ US individual Firefly subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Official generative credit add-on subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 10MB per file limit, purely client-side Canvas rendering, no daily hard generation limit | Free Adobe accounts receive daily complimentary upscales ('2 generations left today' shown live) with full 4x (2048×2048) access |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Self-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms) |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Remaining daily free generations and exact output dimensions (2048×2048) are displayed upfront in the bottom toolbar |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Tested scale: 4× | Tested scale: 4× |
| Fixture findings | The 4× upscale remains smooth and clean, achieving 26.89 dB PSNR and 0.8867 SSIM with legible main sign text, though fine high frequencies are smoother than generative diffusion models. | The tested 4× upscale retained sign text and detail; findings cover the fixed fixture only. |
| Original historical observation | Uploaded 512×512 anchor image; selected By Dimensions mode setting target to 2048×2048 (4.0x upscale). Client HTML5 Canvas rendered deliverable in 3.41 seconds, achieving 26.89 dB PSNR, 0.8867 SSIM, and 15.07 dB plate PSNR. Deliverable remained clean and smooth; direct Base64 PNG download. | Adobe Firefly Upscaler ('Powered by Photoshop') excels at faithful super-resolution: it unlocks 4x (2048×2048) on the free tier, achieves 26.91dB PSNR and 0.8839 SSIM, sharpens the brass robot's finger joints and carved sign text, and preserves the fine calibration plate text and frequency gratings without hallucination. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Design and photography workflows requiring true 4x (2048×2048) faithful super-resolution without AI hallucination distorting text or facial features |
| Result & output evidence | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. | |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record | 2048×2048 (4.0x Unwatermarked JPG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims. |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x native export) | 2048×2048 (4.0x Unwatermarked JPG) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | None (100% watermark-free) |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Seamlessly chains upscaled results into Generative Remove or Remove Background within the same canvas |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 3.41s · End-to-end reference: 3.41s | Network-observed server wait: 7.4s · End-to-end reference: 8.2s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-01 · anchor_upscale_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-16 · anchor_upscale_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Not verified | Account required in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Available without login; supports email registration and paid subscriptions | Free Adobe account sign-in via Google, Apple, Facebook, or email |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Clean workspace ('Powered by Photoshop') displaying live target dimensions ('W x H 2048×2048') next to the 2x/4x selector, with zero upsell popups or countdown timers. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | ImageResizer.com | Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) |
| Recorded origin | United States | San Jose, California, USA |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2012 | Founded 1982 (Creator of Photoshop and Adobe Firefly) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Official Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) Firefly Upscaler built on Photoshop Camera Raw Super Resolution and Firefly vision research. |
| External reputation record | Established free online image tool suite with over 14 years of reliable operation. | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Processing location unconfirmed | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Google AdSense | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Supports 2x and 4x cloud super-resolution (expandable up to 8192×8192) while preserving exact typography and geometry without hallucination. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 28 / 35 Landing page accepts direct uploads (01_landing.png) and opens the unified Firefly Image Editor upon free Adobe login; bottom toolbar unlocks both 2x and 4x upscaling for free users while displaying '2 generations left today' (02_workspace.png), and exports a 2048×2048 unwatermarked image (Firefly.jpg, 03_download.png). | |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 Clean workspace ('Powered by Photoshop') displaying live target dimensions ('W x H 2048×2048') next to the 2x/4x selector, with zero upsell popups or countdown timers. | |
| Background & reputation | 20 / 20 Official Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) Firefly Upscaler built on Photoshop Camera Raw Super Resolution and Firefly vision research. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Supports 2x and 4x cloud super-resolution (expandable up to 8192×8192) while preserving exact typography and geometry without hallucination. | |
| Task quality | 55.5 / 65 PSNR vs 2048px GT: 26.89 dB · SSIM: 0.8867 · Edge Gradient Correlation: 0.5494 · High-Freq Sharpness Ratio: 0.3258 · Calibration Plate PSNR: 15.07 dB | 56.5 / 65 Full-image PSNR=26.91 dB · SSIM=0.8839 · Edge Correlation edge_corr=0.5729 · High-Frequency Ratio hf_ratio=0.3894 · Calibration Plate PSNR=15.43 dB: at 4x (2048×2048), both the large wooden sign 'REALTEST 2026' and the fine calibration text 'REALTEST 2048px GT / 4X UPSCALE BENCHMARK / 0123456789' remain legible with zero hallucinated characters |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Free scale factor: 4x (2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x native export)) | 20 / 20 Unlocks full 4.0x (2048×2048) unwatermarked export on the free tier (20/20) |
| Processing speed | 14.5 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 3.41s (API mode: client_side; end-to-end 3.41s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 12 / 15 Firefly Upscaler cloud 4x (512px -> 2048px) super-resolution completes in ~7.4s |
