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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 86/100 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 | 87/100 JPEG · Output attached | Active task |
| Object removal | Not tested in topic | 88/100 2048×2048 (No Watermark PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | Not tested in topic | 86/100 JPEG · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| AI product background | Not tested in topic | 81/100 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 | PhotoRoom (Image Enhancer & Upscaler) Image upscaling 87/100 Seven-aspect task score Inside the web app tool catalog, guests can run 4x upscaling and download a watermark-free image without signing in; single-sample response is fast with sharp text edges, though the marketing page lacks an upload box and exports JPEG. Tested export JPEG · Output attached 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 ↗ | USD web subscriptions: Pro, Max and all four Ultra volumes, monthly and annual; excludes API/MCP · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Limited AI credits and exports; exact quantities are not stated in official help Personal, non-commercial use only; no API access Pro2026-10-20 ↗ USD 12.99/month USD 89.99/year Monthly 8,000 AI credits/month, 1,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Annual 8,000 AI credits/month, 1,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Public card shows $7.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 89.99/year (one free trial per person) Max2026-10-20 ↗ USD 34.99/month USD 249.99/year Monthly 25,000 AI credits/month, 3,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Annual 25,000 AI credits/month, 3,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Public card shows $20.99/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, one free trial per person) Ultra 75k2026-10-20 ↗ USD 99/month USD 990/year Monthly 75,000 AI credits/month, 10,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Annual 75,000 AI credits/month, 10,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Public card shows $82.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 990.00/year Ultra 150k2026-10-20 ↗ USD 198/month USD 1,980/year Monthly 150,000 AI credits/month, 20,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Annual 150,000 AI credits/month, 20,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Public card shows $165/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 1,980.00/year Ultra 375k2026-10-20 ↗ USD 495/month USD 4,950/year Monthly 375,000 AI credits/month, 50,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Annual 375,000 AI credits/month, 50,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Public card shows $413/month equivalent ($412.50/month in modal); in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 4,950.00/year Ultra 750k2026-10-20 ↗ USD 990/month USD 9,900/year Monthly 750,000 AI credits/month, 100,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Annual 750,000 AI credits/month, 100,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits Public card shows $825/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 9,900.00/year 13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free use is personal and non-commercial, with no exact allowance stated. Core removal uses no AI credits but export caps and fair-use limits apply. The public pricing page only shows monthly equivalents for annual plans; after sign-in, the in-app upgrade modal confirms all six annual invoice totals: Pro USD 89.99/year (not $7.5×12=$90), Max USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, not $20.99×12), and Ultra tiers at USD 990 / 1,980 / 4,950 / 9,900/year. The pricing page states VAT/GST is included. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancel in app. Pro/Max annual plans have a seven-day trial. Pro/Max/Ultra refunds may be requested within seven days of the last payment, but are not guaranteed and may be refused for misuse or terms violations. API is excluded. Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗ · Capture 9 ↗ · Capture 10 ↗ · Capture 11 ↗ Purchase entry requires sign-in ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Official plans and free-use scope ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Official refund eligibility ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ In-app upgrade modal annual billing totals (verified after sign-in) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 10MB per file limit, purely client-side Canvas rendering, no daily hard generation limit | Guest Image Enhancer flow upscales the 512px anchor to a 2048×2048 native JPEG (4x) without sign-in or payment. |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Cancel in app. Pro/Max annual plans have a seven-day trial. Pro/Max/Ultra refunds may be requested within seven days of the last payment, but are not guaranteed and may be refused for misuse or terms violations. API is excluded. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Not verified |
| 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. | This 500x500 sample was upscaled 4x to 2000x2000 with sharp text edges; output was exported as JPEG. |
| 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. | Guest Image Enhancer flow upscales the 512px anchor to a 2048×2048 native JPEG (4x) with sharp text on the wooden sign and calibration plate. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record | JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x native export) | Not verified |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 2048 × 2048 |
| 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: 2.72s · End-to-end reference: 3.86s |
| 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 | Not verified |
| Sign-in methods | Available without login; supports email registration and paid subscriptions | No login required in app.photoroom.com/ai-tools Image Enhancer; Google / Apple / Facebook / email supported |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Requires navigating from the SEO landing page into the web app tool catalog to upload, but the Image Enhancer workflow itself completes without popups or forced registration. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | ImageResizer.com | AI Visual Unicorn (Paris, France) |
| Recorded origin | United States | Not verified |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2012 | Not verified |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Operated by PhotoRoom SAS (Paris, France), a widely recognized AI visual editing platform across mobile and web. |
| 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 | Processes 4x upscaling via synchronous HTTPS endpoint ai-gateway.photoroom.com/v3/upscale returning a binary JPEG. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 26 / 35 The /tools/photo-enhancer marketing page has no inline file input and public pricing cards show monthly equivalents for annual plans; however, inside app.photoroom.com/ai-tools Image Enhancer, guests can upscale the 512px anchor 4x and download a 2048×2048 JPEG for free (in-app modal verified 2026-10-21: Pro $89.99/yr, Max $249.99/yr). | |
| Interaction restraint | 22 / 30 Requires navigating from the SEO landing page into the web app tool catalog to upload, but the Image Enhancer workflow itself completes without popups or forced registration. | |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 Operated by PhotoRoom SAS (Paris, France), a widely recognized AI visual editing platform across mobile and web. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 12 / 15 Processes 4x upscaling via synchronous HTTPS endpoint ai-gateway.photoroom.com/v3/upscale returning a binary JPEG. | |
| 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 4x upscale to 2048×2048 native JPEG: full-image PSNR=27.60 dB, SSIM=0.8605, edge gradient correlation edge_corr=0.6917, high-frequency ratio hf_ratio=0.7804, calibration plate PSNR=16.86 dB with crisp text and line-pair edges. |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Free scale factor: 4x (2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x native export)) | 18 / 20 Guest flow directly exports a 2048×2048 (4x) watermark-free image; delivered as lossy JPEG rather than lossless PNG (-2). |
| 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) | 14 / 15 2026-10-21 single-sample network timing: synchronous POST /v3/upscale pure server wait 2.72s (download 0.87s, end-to-end 3.86s). |
