Layer offers multiple specialized upscaling models to support a wide range of creative and technical needs - from high-fidelity enhancement to rapid 8× resolution boosts. Whether you’re working with 2D assets, UI elements, game characters, or videos, choosing the right upscaler can significantly improve your output quality and workflow efficiency.
Accessing the Upscale feature inside Layer
Upscaling an image in Layer is easy and fast - just follow these simple steps to get started.
 | Upscaling inside the Forge
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 | Upscaling using the Refine Tools
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 | Upscale Settings.
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💡Images can be upscaled to a maximum of 8K resolution (depending on the model).
Available Upscaling Models
Layer currently supports multiple image and video upscaling models, each with distinct strengths.
You can control which image upscalers are available to your team. This gives you full control over which models are surfaced in your generation workflows.
Navigate to the Styles page.
Select the Upscale tab.
Enable or disable any of the four image upscaling models.
Original (1024x1024)  | Upscaled (2880x2880)  |
Creative Upscaler by Clarity
Best for: Stylized assets and detailed creative control. This model offers the most creative freedom. It’s designed to preserve sharp detail while allowing you to guide the level of enhancement and stylistic interpretation.
High-fidelity results
Flexible control over detail and creativity
Ideal for expressive or heavily stylized artwork
Original (265x265)  | Upscaled (1024x1024)  |
Enhance by Topaz
Best for: General-purpose enhancement with speed and clarity. This model is ideal for everyday use - fast, consistent, and optimized for visual clarity across a wide range of inputs.
Fast and reliable
Uses Topaz’s latest enhancement model
Great for most image types and workflows
Original (265x265) | Upscaled (1024x1024)  |
Generative Enhance by Topaz
Best for: Rebuilding or reimagining image content. Useful for working with compressed or incomplete images, this model intelligently reconstructs lost detail with subtle generative assistance.
Light generative enhancements
Fills in missing or damaged areas
Balances structure with creativity
Original (265x265) | Upscaled (1024x1024)  |
Upscaler by ESRGAN
Best for: Large-scale resolution increases without creative changes. Ideal when you need speed and scale without creative interpretation - great for assets that just need a clean resolution boost.
Ultra-fast processing
Upscales up to 8× in a single step
Maintains structure with no added detail
Ideal for expressive or heavily stylized artwork
Original (265x265) | Upscaled (1024x1024)  |
Video Upscaling with Topaz
Layer now supports video upscaling using a dedicated model powered by Topaz. This brings high-quality enhancement to frame sequences, making it easier to refine animations, gameplay recordings, and cinematic clips.
Enhances each frame with improved sharpness and reduced noise
Maintains consistent detail across motion sequences
Designed for both stylized and realistic content
Note: Currently, only one video upscaling model is available in Layer. Unlike image upscaling, you cannot manage or switch between multiple video upscalers at this time.
Comparison Table
Model | Key Strengths | Best Use Case |
Clarity (Creative) | High-fidelity, flexible, creative detail | Stylized assets, expressive enhancements |
Topaz (Enhance) | Fast, clean, modern | General-purpose image upscaling |
Topaz (Generative) | Repair and light creativity | Rebuilding low-quality or damaged images |
ESRGAN | Ultra-fast, 8× scaling, no creativity | Large, clean resolution boosts |
Topaz (Video) | High-quality video frame enhancement | Upscaling animations or gameplay content |