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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 68/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | Not tested in topic | 88/100 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Super Scale) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Object removal | Not tested in topic | 90/100 2048×2048 (Native Full-Res No Watermark PNG/JPG/WebP) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | Not tested in topic | 92/100 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked PNG, 1.38MB) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Photo restoration | 90/100 JPEG · Output attached | 69/100 JPEG · Output attached | Active task |
| AI product background | 71/100 JPEG · Output attached | 69/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | SiPhotoEditor Photo restoration 90/100 Seven-aspect task score SiPhotoEditor uses non-subscription pay-as-you-go credits (40 free signup credits; packs from $9.90) and its 'Restore old photo' preset with Seedream 5 Flash (9 credits/edit) automatically heals all 5 heavy creases and dust spots (20.84 dB scratch PSNR) while exporting a 2048×2048 watermark-free 2K portrait in ~30s after email or Google sign-in. Tested export JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-05 | Pixlr Photo restoration 69/100 Seven-aspect task score Deblurs portraits in 6.36s via AI Super sharp (22.22 dB PSNR) with 3 free daily 1024px watermark-free saves, while creases require manual Heal strokes. Tested export JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-26 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | SiPhotoEditor sitewide editing credit packs; initial trial and one-time credit plans · 2026-10-28 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits New User Trial2026-10-28 ↗ Free trial Trial Trial 40 initial signup credits, covering ~4 basic edits (one-time trial, non-recurring) Starter Pack2026-10-28 ↗ USD 9.9 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 1,100 credits (incl. 100 bonus), 24 to 122 edits, no expiration date Creator Pack2026-10-28 ↗ USD 29.9 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 3,600 credits (incl. 600 bonus), 80 to 400 edits, no expiration date Studio Pack2026-10-28 ↗ USD 79.9 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 10,400 credits (incl. 2,400 bonus), 231 to 1,155 edits, no expiration date 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. 40 signup credits via Google OAuth; credit packs are non-subscription and never expire; edits cost 9-45 credits depending on model with auto-refund on failure. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified SiPhotoEditor official homepage and editor ↗ · 2026-10-28 Capture 1 ↗ SiPhotoEditor official pricing plans and model credit rates ↗ · 2026-10-28 Capture 1 ↗ | All web monthly/annual tiers and five credit top-up packs · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Plus2026-10-20 ↗ USD 2.49/month USD 23.88/year Monthly 80 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1] Annual 960 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2] Premium2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month USD 95.88/year Monthly 1,000 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1] Annual 12,000 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2] Ultra regular2026-10-20 ↗ USD 24.99/month USD 239.9/year Monthly 5,000 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1] Annual 60,000 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2] Ultra MAX2026-10-20 ↗ USD 49.99/month USD 479.9/year Monthly 10,000 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1] Annual 120,000 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2] 200 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 3.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 200 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified 500 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 6.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 500 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified 1,000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 1,000 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified 2,000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 16.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 2,000 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified 5,000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 30.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 5,000 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified 13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All four annual charges were confirmed at checkout. Ultra $239.90/year and Ultra MAX $479.90/year differ from rounded monthly equivalents multiplied by 12. The feature FAQ advertises free removal and batch ZIP export without quantifying free counts/limits. Removal credit conversion and top-up expiry are not separately stated in reviewed pages. Tax depends on billing address. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordPage states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified. Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ Official annual checkout summaries for all four plans ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ Official free removal and batch explanation ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | New accounts receive 40 non-expiring free credits; Seedream 5 Flash costs 9 credits per restoration (up to 4 free 2K exports) | Includes starter AI credits on signup (Super sharp costs 1 credit) plus 3 free watermark-free image saves per day |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Page states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Upfront disclosure of the 40 free credits and exact per-model credit cost (9–45 credits) before running | Labels the `1c` credit badge on the AI button and shows the daily free save counter in the export modal |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Global PSNR: 23.02 dB · SSIM: 0.8601 · Scratch repair PSNR: 20.84 dB | Global PSNR: 22.22 dB · SSIM: 0.8292 · Scratch repair PSNR: 6.14 dB |
| Fixture findings | On the 1024×1024 degraded portrait anchor, it completely removes all 5 white creases and 45 dust specks across the face, hair, and sweater (20.84 dB scratch PSNR), restores crisp facial detail (24.00 dB face PSNR, 0.8601 SSIM), and upscales output to 2048×2048 (2×). | One-click Super sharp improves facial clarity (22.33 dB face PSNR, 0.8292 SSIM), leaving synthetic creases for manual Heal brushing (6.14 dB scratch PSNR). |
| Original historical observation | Selecting the 'Restore old photo' preset with Seedream 5 Flash completely heals all 5 white creases and 45 dust specks across the forehead, cheek, curls, and sweater (scratch_psnr = 20.84 dB) while restoring sharp facial features and upscaling to 2048×2048 (face_psnr = 24.00 dB, SSIM = 0.8601). | Pixlr's one-click `AI Super sharp` cleanly reduces blur and JPEG blocking across the portrait (global PSNR = 22.22 dB, SSIM = 0.8292, face_psnr = 22.33 dB), while automated scratch removal is not included in Super sharp (scratch_psnr = 6.14 dB) and requires manual strokes with the `Retouch -> Heal` brush (result.png, download.png). |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users who need one-click automatic removal of heavy creases, scratches, and dust spots (20.84 dB scratch PSNR) combined with 2048×2048 2K portrait restoration without recurring subscriptions | Combines one-click `AI Super sharp` deblurring (6.36s, reaching 22.22 dB global PSNR and 22.33 dB face PSNR) with manual `Retouch -> Heal` brush tools and 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG export. |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test | JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (2.0× 2K watermark-free JPEG · 745 KB) | 1024×1024 (1.0× native watermark-free JPEG · 167.7 KB) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Supports iterative single-image prompt restoration and model switching; no public REST API | Interactive multi-tool web editor; no automated batch scratch restoration |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 1024 × 1024 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 30.03s · End-to-end reference: 34.79s | Network-observed server wait: 6.36s · End-to-end reference: 7.66s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-05 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_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 | Account required in this test | Account required in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Supports email magic link or Google OAuth sign-in to claim 40 free starter credits | Google, Apple, or email sign-in |
| Manual adjustment | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Provides a one-click 'Restore old photo' quick-edit chip, clearly shows remaining credits (31 -> 22) and per-model cost (9 credits for Seedream 5 Flash), and offers a Before/After split slider with direct 2048×2048 watermark-free JPEG export. | Combines one-click AI Super sharp with manual Retouch -> Heal brushes in one editor, though display ads appear in the right sidebar on free accounts. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | SiPhotoEditor Team | Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group) |
| Recorded origin | Not verified | Singapore / Malaysia (founded in Sweden 2008) |
| Domain history record | Not verified | Launched 2008 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Independent global AI photo editor without full corporate disclosure, but provides comprehensive Terms, Refund Policy, and Content guidelines with dedicated support email. | Founded in 2008 and operated by Inmagine Group (parent of 123RF), one of the longest-running web photo editors. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google OAuth · Waffo Pancake · Creem | Google Analytics · AdSense / Programmatic Ads |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Strips EXIF location metadata in-browser prior to upload, dispatches restoration jobs via /api/uploads and /api/jobs to Seedream 5 Flash 2K, and provides an immediate Delete button in workspace. | Executes deblurring via `pixlr.com/api/ai/super-sharp` and composites layers locally in the browser canvas. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 33 / 35 Highly transparent pricing: one-time credit packs with explicit non-subscription and non-expiring terms; detailed matrix of 8 foundation models charging 9-45 credits per edit with automatic refund on job failure. | 26 / 35 Inside Pixlr Express, `AI Tools -> Super sharp` clearly labels its `1c` credit cost and exports a 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG via the free tier's 3 daily saves (`1/3 daily free save`) (landing.png, result.png, download.png). |
| Interaction restraint | 27 / 30 Provides a one-click 'Restore old photo' quick-edit chip, clearly shows remaining credits (31 -> 22) and per-model cost (9 credits for Seedream 5 Flash), and offers a Before/After split slider with direct 2048×2048 watermark-free JPEG export. | 23 / 30 Combines one-click AI Super sharp with manual Retouch -> Heal brushes in one editor, though display ads appear in the right sidebar on free accounts. |
| Background & reputation | 14 / 20 Independent global AI photo editor without full corporate disclosure, but provides comprehensive Terms, Refund Policy, and Content guidelines with dedicated support email. | 18.5 / 20 Founded in 2008 and operated by Inmagine Group (parent of 123RF), one of the longest-running web photo editors. |
| Engineering & privacy | 13.5 / 15 Strips EXIF location metadata in-browser prior to upload, dispatches restoration jobs via /api/uploads and /api/jobs to Seedream 5 Flash 2K, and provides an immediate Delete button in workspace. | 13 / 15 Executes deblurring via `pixlr.com/api/ai/super-sharp` and composites layers locally in the browser canvas. |
| Task quality | 60.1 / 65 Deterministic evaluation on the 1024×1024 degraded portrait anchor (anchor_restore_v1): exports at 2048×2048 (2.0× upscale), scratch mask PSNR = 20.84 dB (completely healing all 5 white creases and 45 dust specks vs 6.02 dB input baseline), face ROI PSNR = 24.00 dB, global PSNR = 23.02 dB, SSIM = 0.8601, edge correlation = 0.6072, HF ratio = 0.5901 (60.1/65). | 33 / 65 Deterministic inspection on our 1024×1024 degraded portrait anchor (anchor_restore_v1): exports 1024×1024 (1×), scratch-mask PSNR = 6.14 dB (vs. 6.02 dB degraded baseline), portrait face ROI PSNR = 22.33 dB, global PSNR = 22.22 dB, SSIM = 0.8292, edge gradient correlation = 0.4421, high-frequency ratio = 0.4461 (33.0/65) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Directly exports a 2048×2048 (2.0×) watermark-free 2K JPEG (745 KB) using 9 of the 40 free signup credits (20.0/20). | 18 / 20 Exports a full 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG (167,699 bytes) within the 3 free daily saves allowance (18.0/20) |
| Processing speed | 11 / 15 Async cloud restoration job (/api/jobs/5vagu5nh6eyjvj3zwlsieabz64) completed in 30.03s server wait with 4.76s upload time (11.0/15). | 13 / 15 Cloud `/api/ai/super-sharp` deblurring inference completes in 6.36s (13.0/15) |
