Google researchersrecently discussedbreakthroughs theyve made in increasing image resolution.
The scientists used a machine learning model to turn a low-res photo into a detailed high-res picture.
Its part of a growing trend of using AI to improve images.
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Google has been exploring a way to upscale photos using a method called diffusion models.
The company claims that this technique improves existing technologies when humans are asked to judge the results.
One approach Google used is called SR3, or Super-Resolution via Repeated Refinement.
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Upscaling techniques arent new and are commonly used in photo editing applications, Popa said.
This is done automatically by your TV set."
“This is compensated partially by applying a sharpening pass over the upscaled image.”
Software developers say that upscaling can increase the resolution of images without any degradation in quality.
Broz said the best upscaling software hes used isAI Image Enlarger by Vance AI.
For still photographers, Broz said its an open question whether image upscalers are necessary.
