Leonardo Universal Upscaler review
A focused upscaler for improving image resolution, with fidelity and repair options.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
For image creators who already have a picture to work with, Leonardo Universal Upscaler focuses on increasing resolution while reconstructing detail. It sits within the Leonardo.Ai creative platform and handles both AI-generated images and uploaded photos. This is a focused enhancement tool rather than an image-generation product or a general-purpose AI assistant, so it suits people refining existing visuals more than those starting from a prompt.
Its two modes address different priorities. Precise Mode aims to retain fidelity to the original, while Creative Mode can repair imperfections and rebuild details, with an adjustable creativity strength. A separate Fix AI Image Artifacts option targets visual defects. Uploads can be JPG, PNG or WebP, and the output can be downloaded or exported to Canva. The 105-megapixel ceiling gives room for substantial enlargement, though the result still depends on whether a user wants preservation or reconstruction; those seeking image generation itself should look elsewhere.
Access is token-based. The Free plan provides 150 fast tokens daily. Essential includes 8,500 fast tokens monthly and a 25,500-token bank; Premium provides 25,000 monthly and a 75,000-token bank; Ultimate provides 60,000 monthly and a 180,000-token bank. The published pricing indicates monthly rates, with a discount for annual payment, and the recorded starting price is 12. Maximum 8x Pro Upscaler magnification requires a premium subscription. The web-based tool also lists Canva export and SOC 2 compliance. The free daily allowance offers a way to try the workflow, while higher-volume users can weigh the paid token pools; choose another tool if generation, rather than upscaling, is the main need.
Leonardo Universal Upscaler pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Upscales images to 105 megapixels
- Precise and Creative modes balance fidelity with detail repair
- Accepts JPG, PNG and WebP, with download or Canva export
- Where it doesn't
- It upscales images but does not generate them
- 8x Pro Upscaler magnification requires a premium subscription
- Fast-token allowances vary by plan and renew on daily or monthly schedules
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