Real-ESRGAN GUI is an open source graphical interface for the AI image restoration algorithm Real-ESRGAN. Real-ESRGAN aims at developing Practical Algorithms for General Image Restoration.
The software runs completely locally.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Simple and easy to use graphical interface with drag and drop support.
- Batch processing – enlarge all pictures in the specified directory.
- Enlarge to any size – according to the set magnification size, Real-ESRGAN is called multiple times and then downsampled.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Multi-language support.
- Dark mode automatic switch.
Website: github.com/TransparentLC/realesrgan-gui
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Developer: TransparentLC
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

Real-ESRGAN GUI is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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