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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | imageresizer.com | Unlimited:Waifu2x | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | 91/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | 90/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 89/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
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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 | Unlimited:Waifu2x (WebGPU In-Browser SR) Image upscaling 89/100 Seven-aspect task score Free open-source, login-free on-device processing gives good 4× detail; a dismissible rewarded-ad prompt may appear on first use. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-17 |
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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 ↗ | unlimited:waifu2x in-browser AI image upscaler · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits unlimited:waifu2x Free Web2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Free without login and no image-count limits (runs on local WebGPU/WASM hardware); supports up to 4x unwatermarked PNG export. 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. In-browser WebGPU/WebAssembly upscaler powered by nunif/waifu2x. Completely free with no account system or paid tiers; offers swin_unet and cunet models, 1x/2x/4x upscaling, and denoise levels running on local device hardware. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCompletely free open-source-powered tool with no accounts or subscription charges. unlimited:waifu2x official page ↗ · 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 | Unlimited local WebGPU runs with zero daily caps or credit deductions |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Completely free open-source-powered tool with no accounts or subscription charges. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Explicitly discloses WebGPU browser requirements and model options at the top of the page |
| 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. | Ran 4× upscaling locally with noise reduction and text retention; speed depends on the device. |
| 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. | Waifu2x Unlimited (Swin-UNet Photo 4x) suppresses JPEG compression artifacts cleanly while preserving natural camera gradients (PSNR 28.34 dB, SSIM 0.895) in 2.63s via WebGPU, without introducing fake generative hallucinations. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Privacy-conscious users, anime/illustration and natural photo creators who want 100% free, unlimited 4x local GPU super-resolution without uploading files to any cloud server |
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| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x native export) | 2048 × 2048 (true 4x lossless PNG export, supporting arbitrary large-image tiled inference) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Supports multi-model switching (Swin-UNet Art / Art Scan / Photo), 4-level denoise, and configurable tile size |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 2048 × 2048 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 3.41s · End-to-end reference: 3.41s | Recorded local processing time: 2.63s · End-to-end reference: 2.63s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-01 · anchor_upscale_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-17 · 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 | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Available without login; supports email registration and paid subscriptions | 100% usable without login (runs entirely in the local browser via WebGPU) |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Pure single-page engineering workbench: select model (Swin-UNet Art / Photo), Denoise level, and 1x/2x/4x scale, then immediately preview or download the 2048×2048 PNG. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | ImageResizer.com | nagadomi (waifu2x / nunif Open-Source Author) |
| Recorded origin | United States | Independent open-source AI vision researcher (Japan) |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2012 | 2015–Present (waifu2x.net) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Authored and maintained by nagadomi, the creator of the iconic Waifu2x open-source repository and the nunif deep-learning framework. |
| 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 | On-device processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Google AdSense | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | 100% local in-browser WebGPU / ONNX Runtime inference — user images never leave the local device, offering maximum privacy protection. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 34 / 35 100% free and open-source in-browser WebGPU tool with zero paywalls, zero ad clutter, and no usage limits (01_landing.png, 02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | |
| Interaction restraint | 25 / 30 Pure single-page engineering workbench: select model (Swin-UNet Art / Photo), Denoise level, and 1x/2x/4x scale, then immediately preview or download the 2048×2048 PNG. | |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 Authored and maintained by nagadomi, the creator of the iconic Waifu2x open-source repository and the nunif deep-learning framework. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 14.5 / 15 100% local in-browser WebGPU / ONNX Runtime inference — user images never leave the local device, offering maximum privacy protection. | |
| 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 | 57.2 / 65 PSNR vs 2048px GT: 28.34 dB · SSIM: 0.895 · Edge Gradient Correlation: 0.7165 · High-Freq Sharpness Ratio: 0.5256 · Calibration Plate PSNR: 17 dB |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Free scale factor: 4x (2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x native export)) | 20 / 20 Exports a full 2048×2048 4x upscaled PNG (or WebP/JPEG) locally in the browser with zero watermarks and no file-count limits (20.0/20) |
| 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) | 10.5 / 15 Local WebGPU hardware acceleration completes 512→2048 (4x) tiled inference in just 2.63s with zero network upload overhead (14.5/15) |
