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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 62/100 2000 × 2000 · 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 | 78/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Active task |
| Object removal | Not tested in topic | 71/100 JPEG · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | Not tested in topic | 75/100 JPEG · Output attached | 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 | Wondershare Media.io AI Image Upscaler Image upscaling 78/100 Seven-aspect task score 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. Tested export 1024 × 1024 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-19 |
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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 ↗ | Media.io membership plans (Free Trial / Standard / Premium monthly and annual); USD · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Trial2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free 5 signup credits for new accounts (image upscaling costs 2 credits/run, allowing 2 free unwatermarked 2x PNG exports); pricing table also lists 3 daily check-in credits and 1 GB cloud storage. Standard Monthly2026-10-21 ↗ USD 10.99/month — Monthly 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits (up to 100 images or 10 videos/month), watermark-free exports, and 20 GB cloud storage. Rules [1] Standard Annual2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 71.88/year Annual Billed annually at USD 71.88/year (USD 5.99/month equivalent); 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits, watermark-free exports, and 20 GB cloud storage. Rules [2] Premium Monthly2026-10-21 ↗ USD 19.99/month — Monthly 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits (up to 400 images or 40 videos/month), Turbo speed, watermark-free exports, 50 GB cloud storage, and 15% off extra credits. Rules [1] Premium Annual2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 119.88/year Annual Billed annually at USD 119.88/year (USD 9.99/month equivalent); 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits, Turbo speed, watermark-free exports, and 50 GB cloud storage. Rules [2] 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 recordCancel 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 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 10MB per file limit, purely client-side Canvas rendering, no daily hard generation limit | 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. |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | 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. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | The workspace button displays the 2-credit cost ("Generate 2") and credit balance, though login is required before running |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Tested scale: 4× | Tested scale: 2× |
| 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. | This 512x512 sample was upscaled 2x to a 1024x1024 lossless PNG with crisp text on the wooden sign and calibration plate. |
| 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. | 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 | Not verified | Users with a Wondershare account who occasionally need clean 2x lossless PNG upscaling |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record | 1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x native export) | [1024, 1024] |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | No watermark on the 1024×1024 native PNG export within free credits |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Single-image upload workflow |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 1024 × 1024 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 1024 × 1024 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 3.41s · End-to-end reference: 3.41s | Network-observed server wait: 27.09s · End-to-end reference: 27.75s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-01 · anchor_upscale_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-19 · 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 | Authorized test profile; see dated run record |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | No manual brush refinement |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | 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 | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | ImageResizer.com | Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ) |
| Recorded origin | United States | Shenzhen, China / Vancouver, Canada |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2012 | Not verified |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | 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 | 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 | Sensors Data (analytics.300624.com) · Google Analytics · Facebook Pixel |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | 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 | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | 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. |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Free scale factor: 4x (2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x native export)) | 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. |
| 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) | 8.5 / 15 Network-observed server wait was not reliably isolated; speed and aggregate scores remain unknown. |
