by Omega VFX Ltd·Rendering
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Auto Upscale Addon earns a spot in the superhive library for a narrow, practical job: upscaling Blender renders so you can iterate at lower resolutions. It's GPL-licensed and listed here as free.
The Auto Upscale Addon adds image upscaling to Blender, producing higher-resolution versions of your rendered images for improved visual quality. Because the upscaling happens after rendering, you can render at a lower resolution and speed up the iterating process.
You can work in automatic mode for a hands-free pass or switch to manual control to fine-tune the output. Scale factors of 2x, 3x, 4x, and 8x let you set the upscale level per project, and a method selection option lets you prioritize speed or quality. Resolution Sync automatically matches the render resolution to the selected upscale factor for consistent output.
The add-on is released under the GPL license and lists support for Blender 4.1, 4.0, and 3.6. It installs its own dependencies, and one known issue means Blender may need a restart before the add-on is fully enabled. The developer welcomes feedback and feature requests to shape future updates.
Auto Upscale Addon is best for blender users who want to render at a lower resolution and upscale the results to speed up iteration.
Auto Upscale Addon is completely free to download and use.
Auto Upscale Addon lists support for Blender 4.1, 4.0, and 3.6. If you run one of those versions, the add-on should install and enable through Blender's add-on system. Note one known issue: after the add-on finishes installing its dependencies, Blender sometimes needs a restart before the add-on is fully enabled. The developer has flagged this for a future fix. For versions outside the listed range, or to confirm current compatibility, check the developer's page before installing.
Auto Upscale Addon lets you pick from a range of scale factors: 2x, 3x, 4x, and 8x, so you can set how far each rendered image is upscaled to match your project. You can run it in automatic mode for a hands-free pass or switch to manual control to fine-tune the output. It also includes a method selection option for upscaling, letting you prioritize either speed or quality depending on what a given render needs.
Auto Upscale Addon is listed here as free, so you can add it to your Blender setup without a purchase through this catalog. It's released under the GPL license. Pricing and licensing terms can change over time, and the developer's own page is the best place to confirm current details before you rely on them. If you plan to redistribute or modify the add-on, review the GPL terms, since they govern how the code can be used and shared.
Auto Upscale Addon installs its own dependencies as part of setup, and a known issue means Blender sometimes needs a restart after that installation finishes before the add-on is fully enabled. If the add-on doesn't appear active right away, closing and reopening Blender usually resolves it. The developer has noted this behaviour and stated it is planned for a fix in a future update. This is documented as a known issue rather than a permanent limitation of the add-on.
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