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Waifu2x-Extension-GUI

Waifu2x-Extension-GUI is a free-for-personal-use Windows desktop app for enlarging images, animated media, and videos with super-resolution.

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#27 of 99
Score
7.5
Waifu2x-Extension-GUI's website

What Waifu2x-Extension-GUI is

Waifu2x-Extension-GUI is a free-for-personal-use Windows desktop app for enlarging images, animated media, and videos with super-resolution. It can also interpolate video frames, process batches, and scale up to 4x. Built-in super-resolution choices include Waifu2x, SRMD, RealSR, Real-ESRGAN, Real-CUGAN, Anime4K, ACNet, and RTX Super Resolution; video interpolation options include RIFE, CAIN, DAIN, and IFRNet. It supports images, GIF, APNG, WebP, and video, and the project says it works with AMD, Nvidia, and Intel GPUs, including multi-GPU processing for its built-in engines. The Windows x64 package is described as portable, with presets and customizable multithread settings. The project says it does not collect or upload user data, but connects to the internet for update checks and donation QR updates.

Good

  • Supports images, GIF, APNG, WebP, and video
  • Batch processing and up to 4x scaling
  • Works with AMD, Nvidia, and Intel GPUs
  • Portable Windows x64 package with presets

Watch out

  • Commercial use requires Patreon Premium
  • The stable package is for Windows x64 PCs

Who it suits

It suits Windows users who want to enlarge images or videos, process animated formats in batches, or interpolate video frames. Personal use is free; commercial users need the Patreon Premium version.

Verdict

Waifu2x-Extension-GUI covers several image and video workflows in a portable Windows package, with multiple built-in engines and batch processing. Check the personal-use-only license if you plan to use it commercially.

Plans and prices

From Waifu2x-Extension-GUI's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Personal useFreeFree for personal use only
Premium version$4.99 a monthCommercial use; Patreon membership options · Starting at $4.99/month on Patreon

The facts

Each one read from Waifu2x-Extension-GUI's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Algorithms
Built-in super-resolution algorithms include Waifu2x, SRMD, RealSR, Real-ESRGAN, Real-CUGAN, Anime4K, ACNet, and RTX Super Resolution.checked 9 Oct 2026
Batch processing
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Commercial use
The license says the software is free for personal use only and directs commercial users to purchase the Patreon Premium version.checked 9 Oct 2026
Customization
The software offers flexible multithread settings and customizable settings for automating workflows.checked 9 Oct 2026
Frame interpolation
Built-in video frame interpolation algorithms include RIFE, CAIN, DAIN, and IFRNet.checked 9 Oct 2026
GPU support
The README says the software supports AMD, Nvidia, and Intel GPUs and multi-GPU processing for all built-in engines.checked 9 Oct 2026
Input formats
GIF, APNG, WebPchecked 20 Sep 2026
Languages
The listed supported languages are English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish.checked 9 Oct 2026
Latest release
The opened latest release is v3.142.01, released October 2, 2026.checked 9 Oct 2026
Maximum scale
4xchecked 20 Sep 2026
Media formats
The software supports processing images, animated GIF, APNG, WebP, and video.checked 9 Oct 2026
Privacy
The project says the software does not upload data or collect user data and has no server; it connects to the internet to check for updates and update the donation QR code.checked 9 Oct 2026
Purpose
The software enlarges images, GIFs, and videos using super-resolution and can interpolate video frames.checked 9 Oct 2026
Release security details
The latest release page provides SHA256 checksums and links to security scan results.checked 9 Oct 2026
Upscaling method
aichecked 20 Sep 2026
Workflow
The README describes it as portable: unzip the package and start, with settings presets available to adjust settings in one click.checked 9 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Desktop app
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Download platform
The latest stable build is described as a portable package for Windows x64 PCs with Intel, AMD, or Nvidia GPUs.checked 9 Oct 2026

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

The company

Maker
The project identifies Aaron Feng as its creator and says it is an independently developed project.checked 9 Oct 2026

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