How to use Prime upscaler (and why it’s awesome)

Prime is Let’s Enhance’s default AI upscaler designed to increase image resolution while keeping natural texture and realism intact. Whether you’re prepping photos for print, ecommerce, or digital content, Prime boosts clarity without creating that “fake” overly smooth look common in other AI enhancers.

What is Prime?

Prime is a next-generation image upscaler powered by advanced AI that:

• Boosts resolution up to 16× without losing natural detail.
• Preserves texture like skin pores, fabric weave, and fine lines — not just pixels.
• Keeps people and objects looking real, not artificially smoothed or distorted.

Many “upscalers” simply stretch images or over-correct features. Prime takes a smarter approach: it treats the original photo as ground truth and enhances what’s already there.

Top use cases for Prime

Prime works great whenever you need higher resolution and realistic detail:

✨ Portraits and headshots

Perfect for print and professional galleries because skin and facial features stay true to life.

🛍️ Product photography

Ideal for ecommerce visuals — label text, materials, and textures stay crisp and convincing.

👗 Fashion shots

Keep fabric grain, stitching, and styling details intact after upscaling.

🍽️ Food photography

Boost appetizing surface textures while preserving natural looks.

🎨 AI-generated art

Enhance images from AI tools with realistic textures instead of flattening them.

How to use Prime

Using Prime is super simple — it’s designed to work with minimal input:

1. Upload your image in the Let’s Enhance dashboard.
2. Prime is automatically selected as the default upscaling model.
3. Choose your output size (e.g., 2×, 4×, up to 16×; max 512 MP).
4. Process and download — no sliders or complex settings needed.

Even without manual tuning, Prime picks the best balance of resolution and realism for most images.

When to use other models

While Prime is the go-to choice, the Let’s Enhance enhancer menu also includes other models for specific needs.

• Gentle – If you only need more pixels and minimal enhancement.
• Old Photo – If your image needs restoration (damage, fading, colorization) before upscaling.
• Strong / Ultra – For creative reconstructions or severely degraded inputs.

You can find these under More Models in the enhancer menu.

Tips & best practices

📏 Choose the right output size

Smaller upscales (like 2×) are great for web use. Bigger upscales (like 4×–16×) are perfect for print or large-format displays.

🧾 Preserve natural features

Because Prime emphasizes realistic texture, it’s especially strong on human subjects or detailed materials.

📦 Plan credits smartly

Prime costs 1–10 credits depending on output size — most typical upscales use 1–2 credits.

Quick FAQ

Does Prime change facial features?

No. Prime enhances existing detail without smoothing away identity or natural characteristics.

Can Prime handle non-portraits?

Yes. While tuned for fine texture, it works well on any photo where realistic detail matters.

What if I just need basic upscaling?

Use the Gentle model when minimal enhancement is sufficient.

Need help with Prime or its settings?

If you have questions or need assistance using the Prime upscaler, feel free to contact our support team at support@letsenhance.io. We’re happy to help!

Updated on: 28/01/2026