AI image upscaling inside Photoshop
Make an image larger than it started. Specialized AI models rebuild fine detail at the new size instead of stretching pixels — placed back as a Smart Object, so scaling stays non-destructive.
Upscalers in Seam
SeedVR Upscaler
Upscales by factor (up to 10×) or to a target resolution up to 2160p, with adjustable noise handling.
SeedVR Seamless Upscaler
The SeedVR variant for tileable images — keeps seamless patterns and textures intact while upscaling.
Clarity Upscaler
Upscaling up to 4× with adjustable creativity and resemblance. Can add detail beyond the original.
Crystal Upscaler
Fidelity-focused upscaling up to 200× that stays close to the source image.
When to use it
- Print output that needs more pixels than the source provides.
- Tight crops where you enlarged past the original resolution.
- Old or low-resolution material that needs rebuilt detail.
- Tileable textures and patterns — use SeedVR Seamless to keep edges intact.
FAQ
How do I upscale an image with AI in Photoshop?
Open the Upscale tab in Seam, choose an upscaler (SeedVR, Clarity, or Crystal), set the factor or target resolution, and run it. The enlarged image is placed back into your document as a new layer — a Smart Object by default — so scaling stays non-destructive.
Which AI upscalers does Seam support?
SeedVR (up to 10× or 2160p), SeedVR Seamless (for tileable patterns), Clarity (up to 4×, with creativity/resemblance controls), and Crystal (up to 200×, fidelity-focused). Nano Banana 2/Pro and GPT-Image-2 can also re-render in the Upscale tab.
What is the difference between the upscalers?
SeedVR is the general-purpose upscaler and has a seamless variant for repeating textures. Clarity leans creative and can invent plausible new detail. Crystal is fidelity-focused and stays closest to the source, useful for high factors without drifting from the original.
Upscaling is one of Seam's three tabs. See how it fits with Create and Edit, or read the full guide.