Bigjpg
8.4#3 in image upscaling software$6 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBigjpg vs waifu2x
What both publish
| Fact | Bigjpg | waifu2x |
|---|---|---|
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum scale | custom | 4x |
| Privacy | Uploaded images are used to provide the requested enhancement, are not publicly displayed, and are automatically deleted within 24 hours for free accounts or 72 hours for premium accounts. | The site says it stores images and URLs only for caching, and that the cache expires and is automatically deleted after 30 minutes. |
| Purpose | Bigjpg uses deep convolutional neural networks for single-image super-resolution to enhance user-provided images. | waifu2x performs single-image super-resolution for anime-style art and also supports photos. |
| Support | Bigjpg lists [email protected] for feedback, contact, and support. | The site invites users to support the server through Patreon or Fantia.jp. |
| Upscaling | The service can upscale images up to 16x, reduce noise and compression artifacts, and enhance detail and sharpness. | The main site offers None, 1.6x, and 2x upscaling, and links to unlimited:waifu2x for 4x upscaling. |
| Upscaling method | ai | ai |
Bigjpg plans
- Free PlanFree
- Basic$6, paid once
- Standard$12, paid once
- Premium$22, paid once
waifu2x plans
- unlimited:waifu2xFree
- waifu2x websiteFree
Pick Bigjpg if…
Bigjpg suits people who want to enlarge photos, illustrations or other artwork and adjust noise reduction. Its apps, batch processing and API may also suit users handling images across different devices or workflows.
Pick waifu2x if…
It suits people enlarging anime art, scans, or photos through a free web tool or local workflow. Developers and batch users can use the documented command-line and self-hosted options.