PhotoSharpener
PhotoSharpener is a web tool for sharpening blurry photos, restoring detail, reducing compression noise and enlarging images.
What PhotoSharpener is
PhotoSharpener is a web tool for sharpening blurry photos, restoring detail, reducing compression noise and enlarging images. Its site says it uses Real-ESRGAN to reconstruct detail, with upscaling available to four times an image’s original resolution. Optional GFPGAN face restoration can recover facial details, including for multiple people in group photos. The cleanup tools address JPEG compression blocks, color banding and noise, while edge-aware processing is intended to preserve smooth surfaces. Users can upload an image or provide its URL. Supported formats are JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP. New accounts receive three free credits, with one credit used per sharpen. One-time purchases are Starter at 4.99 USD for 25 credits, Pro at 9.99 USD for 75 credits, and Power at 19.99 USD for 200 credits. Pro and Studio plans support parallel folder processing while retaining filenames; files above about 24MP are supported on paid plans. The privacy policy says images are deleted after processing and delivery unless kept in an account, and are not used for other purposes.
Good
- Upscales images up to 4×
- Optional restoration for multiple faces
- Accepts file uploads or image URLs
- Three free credits for new accounts
Watch out
- Web tool with no desktop app
- Files above about 24MP require a paid plan
- Batch folder processing listed for Pro and Studio
Who it suits
PhotoSharpener may suit personal users, marketers, store owners, agencies and content teams looking to sharpen or enlarge images in a browser. Face restoration and folder processing may be useful for group photos and larger sets of files.
Verdict
PhotoSharpener offers several image cleanup options, with free credits and one-time credit purchases. Check the paid-plan limits if you need to process files above about 24MP or work through folders in parallel.
Plans and prices
From PhotoSharpener's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free credits | Free | 3 free credits for new accounts · 1 credit = 1 sharpen |
| Starter | $4.99, paid once | 25 credits · try batches of family photos |
| Pro | $9.99, paid once | 75 credits · best value for regular use |
| Power | $19.99, paid once | 200 credits · studios and power users |
The facts
Each one read from PhotoSharpener's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI engine
- The site says its sharpening uses Real-ESRGAN to reconstruct image detail.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Batch processing
- The FAQ says Pro and Studio plans support parallel folder processing while keeping filenames intact.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Cleanup
- The tool reduces JPEG compression blocks, color banding, and noise, and uses edge-aware processing to preserve smooth surfaces.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Face restoration
- Optional GFPGAN face restoration can recover facial details and enhance multiple faces in group photos.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Formats and size
- The FAQ lists JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP as supported formats and says files above about 24MP are supported on paid plans.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Input methods
- Users can upload an image file or provide an image URL.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says images are deleted after processing and delivery unless users choose to keep them in their account, and are not used for other purposes.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy lists secure file transfer, encrypted connections, and regular security audits and updates.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The contact page directs support, feedback, and feature requests to [email protected].checked 7 Oct 2026
- Third-party services
- The privacy policy says the service uses third-party providers and does not sell, trade, or rent personal information.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Upscaling
- Images can be upscaled up to 4× their original resolution.checked 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- PhotoSharpener uses AI to sharpen blurry photos, recover detail, reduce compression noise, and upscale images.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The site describes use by personal users, marketers, store owners, agencies, and content teams.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- The contact page says PhotoSharpener was developed by the Podsqueeze team.checked 7 Oct 2026
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