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license: apache-2.0
tags:
- upscale
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# Ultimate Upscaler Models Collection
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<p><i>White Tiger - Upscaled with 4xNomos2_hq_dat2.pth</i></p>
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This repository contains a comprehensive collection of upscaler models organized by their primary purpose. The models are compatible with ComfyUI's Ultimate Upscaler node and other popular frameworks.
## Directory Structure
| Directory | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| general/ | Versatile models for various content types |
| anime/ | Models for anime, manga, and cartoon content |
| photo/ | Models optimized for photorealistic content |
| text/ | Models for text and document upscaling |
| special/ | Models for specific purposes (face enhancement, artifact removal) |
## Anime Models
Models specialized for anime, manga, and cartoon content:
| Model | Scale | Purpose | Description |
|-------|-------|---------|-------------|
| 4xHFA2k_ludvae_realplksr_dysample.pth | 4x | Anime Restoration | Removes noise/compression artifacts while upscaling anime content |
| 2x-AnimeSharpV2_MoSR_Sharp.pth | 2x | Anime Enhancement | Sharp restoration model for anime content with clean lines |
| 2x-AnimeSharpV2_MoSR_Soft.pth | 2x | Anime Enhancement | Soft restoration model for anime content with natural details |
| 4x_Fatality_Comix_260000_G.pth | 4x | Comic/Manga | Specialized for comic and manga content with clean line art |
| 4x_NMKD-UltraYandere_300k.pth | 4x | Anime Upscaling | High-quality anime upscaler with good color preservation |
| 4x_NMKD-YandereNeoXL_200k.pth | 4x | Anime Upscaling | Balanced anime upscaler with detail enhancement |
| lollypop.pth | 4x | Anime Stylization | Stylized anime upscaler with vibrant colors |
| WaifuGAN_v3_30000.pth | 4x | Anime Restoration | Classic anime upscaler with good detail preservation |
## Photo Models
Models specialized for photorealistic content:
| Model | Scale | Purpose | Description |
|-------|-------|---------|-------------|
| 4xNomos2_hq_dat2.pth | 4x | Photo Upscaling | High-quality photo upscaler with excellent detail preservation |
| 4xNomos2_realplksr_dysample.pth | 4x | Photo Restoration | Removes compression artifacts while upscaling photos |
| 4xNomosWebPhoto_RealPLKSR.pth | 4x | Web Photo Enhancement | Specialized for enhancing photos found on the web |
| 4xNomos8kDAT.pth | 4x | High-Resolution Photos | For producing extremely detailed photo upscales |
| 003_realSR_BSRGAN_DFOWMFC_s64w8_SwinIR-L_x4_GAN-with-dict-keys-params-and-params_ema.pth | 4x | Photo Restoration | Advanced restoration for degraded photographs |
| 4x_CountryRoads_377000_G.pth | 4x | Landscape Photos | Optimized for natural landscapes and outdoor scenes |
| 4x_RealisticRescaler_100000_G.pth | 4x | Realistic Textures | Preserves realistic textures in photographs |
| 4x_Valar_v1.pth | 4x | General Photography | All-purpose photo upscaler with good balance |
| Swin2SR_RealworldSR_X4_64_BSRGAN_PSNR.pth | 4x | Real-world Photos | Handles various real-world photo degradations |
## Special-Purpose Models
Models for specific enhancement tasks:
| Model | Scale | Purpose | Description |
|-------|-------|---------|-------------|
| 4xArtFaces_realplksr_dysample.pth | 4x | Face Enhancement | Specialized for enhancing faces in artwork and illustrations |
| 1xDeJPG_realplksr_otf.pth | 1x | JPEG Artifact Removal | Removes JPEG compression artifacts without upscaling |
| 4x_NickelbackFS_72000_G.pth | 4x | Film Scan Enhancement | Optimized for enhancing film scans and analog photos |
## Text Models
Models specialized for enhancing text in documents, scans, and screenshots:
| Model | Scale | Purpose | Description |
|-------|-------|---------|-------------|
| 2x_Text2HD_v.1-RealPLKSR.pth | 2x | Text Enhancement | Improves readability of small text in images |
| 8x_NMKD-Typescale_175k.pth | 8x | Document Upscaling | Specialized for documents with large text upscaling |
## General-Purpose Models
Versatile models for various content types:
| Model | Scale | Purpose | Description |
|-------|-------|---------|-------------|
| 4x-UltraSharp.pth | 4x | Detail Enhancement | High-detail universal upscaler with sharpening |
| 4x_foolhardy_Remacri.pth | 4x | Balanced Upscaling | Good balance between sharpness and artifacts |
| 4x_NMKD-Superscale-Artisoftject_210000_G.pth | 4x | Artistic Enhancement | Enhances artistic elements while upscaling |
| 4x_NMKD-Superscale-SP_178000_G.pth | 4x | General Purpose | All-purpose NMKD upscaler with good quality |
| 4x_NMKDSuperscale_Artisoft_120000_G.pth | 4x | Artistic Style | Balanced artistic upscaler with some stylization |
| 8x_NMKD-Superscale_150000_G.pth | 8x | Large Upscaling | For significant size increases with good quality |
| 8xPSNR.pth | 8x | Clean Upscaling | Produces clean 8x upscales with minimal artifacts |
| 16xPSNR.pth | 16x | Extreme Upscaling | For extreme upscaling needs with reasonable quality |
| A_ESRGAN_Single.pth | 4x | Versatile ESRGAN | General-purpose ESRGAN upscaler with good balance |
| BSRGAN.pth | 4x | Blind Super-Resolution | Handles unknown degradations well |
| BSRNet.pth | 4x | Blind Super-Resolution | Non-GAN variant with more neutral results |
| LDSR_model.ckpt | Variable | Latent Diffusion SR | Latent diffusion-based super-resolution model |
| Swin2SR_ClassicalSR_X2_64.pth | 2x | Clean Upscaling | Clean 2x upscaler with minimal artifacts |
| Swin2SR_ClassicalSR_X4_64.pth | 4x | Clean Upscaling | Clean 4x upscaler with minimal artifacts |
| 001_classicalSR_DF2K_s64w8_SwinIR-M_x2.pth | 2x | Classical SR | SwinIR medium model for 2x upscaling |
| 001_classicalSR_DF2K_s64w8_SwinIR-M_x3.pth | 3x | Classical SR | SwinIR medium model for 3x upscaling |
| 001_classicalSR_DF2K_s64w8_SwinIR-M_x4.pth | 4x | Classical SR | SwinIR medium model for 4x upscaling |
| 001_classicalSR_DF2K_s64w8_SwinIR-M_x8.pth | 8x | Classical SR | SwinIR medium model for 8x upscaling |
| 003_realSR_BSRGAN_DFO_s64w8_SwinIR-M_x2_GAN-with-dict-keys-params-and-params_ema.pth | 2x | Real-world SR | SwinIR medium GAN model for real-world images |
## Model Selection Guide
- **Anime Content**: For anime, manga, and cartoons, try `4xHFA2k_ludvae_realplksr_dysample.pth` for restoration or `4x_NMKD-UltraYandere_300k.pth` for general upscaling
- **Photographs**: For photos, try `4xNomos2_hq_dat2.pth` or `4xNomos2_realplksr_dysample.pth` for JPEG artifacts
- **Text Documents**: For text, try `2x_Text2HD_v.1-RealPLKSR.pth` for small text or `8x_NMKD-Typescale_175k.pth` for larger upscales
- **Faces**: For face enhancement, try `4xArtFaces_realplksr_dysample.pth`
- **General Use**: For versatile upscaling, try `4x-UltraSharp.pth` or `A_ESRGAN_Single.pth`