107 tools · 9 categories
AI image enhancers to upscale, remove backgrounds, erase objects and retouch photos in minutes. Free and paid options compared.
Its upscaler is a benchmark for raising resolution and adding detail. Daily free credits to try it.
See page →The fastest for product photos: remove the background, add a new one with realistic shadow, also on mobile.
See page →Generative fill inside Photoshop: remove objects, extend the frame or change an area.
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Graphic design for non-designers, now with image, video and presentation generation. The most practical shortcut for SMBs and students.
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad
Spanish creative suite (formerly Freepik) bringing image, video and audio generation with many models into one place, plus its well-known upscaler.
Where it runs: Browser · Android · iPhone / iPad
Topaz Labs app that enlarges photos up to 16× without losing detail. It has models for photos, faces, text and illustration, and runs on your computer or in the cloud.
Where it runs: Windows · Mac · Browser
Image studio with in-house models, canvas and inpainting. Generates assets in batches for games, social media and marketing, with no Discord needed.
Where it runs: Browser
Removes a photo's background in seconds: you just upload it. Still one of the best with hair and tricky edges. Owned by Canva.
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac
Photo and video editor for your phone with lots of AI tools: remove backgrounds, erase objects, generate images and social templates.
Where it runs: Browser · Android · iPhone / iPad · Windows
Removes backgrounds and adds catalogue backdrops and shadows so product photos are ready to sell. Popular with online shops and marketplaces.
Where it runs: Browser · Android · iPhone / iPad
Adobe AI trained on licensed content. Fits Photoshop, Express and Illustrator for teams already on Creative Cloud.
Where it runs: Browser · Windows · Mac
Enhances blurry, pixelated or old photos and restores faces. Very popular on phones to rescue family photos.
Where it runs: Browser · Android · iPhone / iPad
Generates and enhances images and video with several models, with real-time editing and upscaling. More of a lab than Canva, for designers who iterate.
Where it runs: Browser
All can be tried free with limits (credits, watermark or resolution). Regular work needs a paid plan; Firefly usually comes with Creative Cloud.
| Tool | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Canva Magic Studio | Freemium | Generous free plan. Pro unlocks full Magic Studio. |
| Magnific | Freemium | Premium €16, Premium+ €36 and Pro €88 a month (€12, €27 and €66 billed yearly). |
| Topaz Gigapixel | Paid | Subscription: Personal from $19/month ($149/year) and Pro $499/year. |
| Leonardo AI | Freemium | Free with 150 fast tokens a day (public creations). Essential $12, Premium $30 and Ultimate $60 a month excluding tax; up to 20% off billed yearly (the page does not make clear which billing the figure refers to). |
| remove.bg | Freemium | 1 free credit when you sign up. Personal subscription €9 a month with 40 credits (€8.10 billed yearly); Professional €39 a month with 200 credits. |
| Picsart | Freemium | Free app with basic features. Pro €12.99 a month (€9.16 billed yearly) and Ultra €40.99 (€32.75 billed yearly, per seat) for the AI tools. |
| Photoroom | Paid | The pricing page shows no free plan: free trial. Pro $7.50, Max $20.99 and Ultra $82.50 a month billed yearly. |
| Adobe Firefly | Freemium | Generative credits on free and Creative Cloud plans. |
| Remini | Freemium | Free trial with ads and limits. The subscription is weekly or yearly and gets expensive if you forget to cancel. |
| Krea | Freemium | Free with 100 compute units a day. Pro $35 and Max $105 a month ($21 and $63 billed yearly). |
Magnific to upscale and add detail, Photoroom for product photos, Adobe Firefly for Photoshop retouching.
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