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    <description>AI image and video upscaling guides. up to 8K finish for Sora 2, Kling 3, Runway Gen-4.5 and Veo 3.1.</description>
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      <title>How to Use Real-ESRGAN: x2, x4 and Anime Models Explained (2026)</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Which Real-ESRGAN model to pick, how to run it with the portable app or Python, the settings that matter, and when it is easier to skip the install.</description>
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      <title>The Best VanceAI Alternative for Photo &amp; Video Upscaling (2026)</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Looking for a VanceAI alternative? Compare the best AI image and video upscalers for sharp, high-resolution results without the credit system limitations.</description>
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      <title>The Best Remini Alternative for PC and Web in 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Looking for a Remini photo enhancer alternative? Compare the best web-based AI image upscalers for restoring old photos and fixing blurry faces.</description>
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      <title>The Best HitPaw Video Enhancer Alternative for Mac &amp; Windows (2026)</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Looking for a HitPaw Video Enhancer alternative? See why cloud-based AI upscalers are replacing expensive desktop software for video enhancement up to 8K.</description>
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      <title>The Best Krea AI Alternative for High-Fidelity Upscaling in 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Looking for a Krea AI alternative? Compare the best AI image upscalers and enhancers that offer high-fidelity results without the high price tag.</description>
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      <title>The 5 Best AI Video Enhancers Online in 2026 (Comparison)</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Looking for the best AI video enhancer online? A comparison of the top 5 cloud-based tools to upscale, denoise, and enhance video up to 8K right from your browser.</description>
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      <title>Topaz Video AI Alternative: The Browser Option for Video Upscaling</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Comparison: desktop licence, GPU requirement, and when a cloud video upscaler in the browser fits better. Check Topaz for current pricing.</description>
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      <title>The 7 Best Free AI Image Upscalers in 2026 (Comparison)</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/free-ai-image-upscaler-online</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A comparison of free AI image upscalers — price, max resolution, speed, and limits, from UpRes to Cutout.pro.</description>
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      <title>UpRes vs Topaz Gigapixel: Which AI Upscaler Is Better in 2026?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An AI upscaler comparison: UpRes cloud with 14 models and video vs a desktop licence. Check Topaz for current pricing.</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale AI-Generated Art: Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, and Midjourney up to 8K</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>AI art generators output small images. Here is how to upscale Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, and Midjourney output up to 8K with the UpRes API — code examples, model guide, and tips.</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale Images Without Losing Quality (2026 Guide)</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Why images get blurry when you resize them, how AI upscaling adds real detail instead of stretching pixels, and step-by-step instructions with code examples for developers.</description>
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      <title>UpRes vs Let</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>UpRes ($19/mo, 14 models, video, API) vs Let</description>
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      <title>UpRes vs Upscayl: Free AI Upscaler Comparison (2026)</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>UpRes cloud upscaling with 14 models, video support, and developer API vs Upscayl’s open-source desktop software. Pricing, features, and who each is for.</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale Photos for Large Format Printing Without Losing Quality</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>DPI requirements by print size, why traditional upscaling fails for print, step-by-step AI upscaling workflow, and which models produce print-ready output.</description>
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      <title>AI Photo Restoration: How to Restore Old Photos in 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Complete guide to restoring old, damaged, and faded photos with AI. Model selection by damage type, batch archiving, and before/after workflow.</description>
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      <title>AI Upscaling for Print: PPI, DPI, and File Size Guide</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PPI requirements by print size, DPI vs PPI explained, file formats, and which AI model to use for each print type.</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale Stable Diffusion Images up to 8K</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Model selection for SDXL, DALL-E, and Midjourney outputs. Batch workflows, API integration, and which upscaler handles AI art best.</description>
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      <title>Upscale E-Commerce Product Photos: How to Get up to 8K Images That Convert</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-ecommerce-product-photos</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Low-res product photos kill conversions. Here is how to upscale e-commerce images up to 8K with AI — batch API processing, model guide per product type, and Shopify integration.</description>
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      <title>AI Upscaling API for Developers</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/ai-upscaling-api-for-developers</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Add image enhancement to your app with a REST call to api.upres.ai — batch jobs, model choice, Creator and Studio pricing, and MCP for agents.</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale Midjourney Video up to 8K</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-midjourney-video-to-4k</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Midjourney v6 video ships at 1080p. Upscale up to 8K while keeping the cinematic look with AI models tuned for generative video.</description>
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      <title>Building a Multi-Model AI Upscaling API</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/building-multi-model-ai-upscaling-api</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>14 public aliases, one endpoint, under 60 seconds. How to architect an image upscaling service and ship it to production.</description>
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      <title>Upscale Sora 2 clips up to 8K</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-sora-2-to-4k</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sora 2 still ships around 1080p. Drop the MP4, pick Motion, download up to 8K. Creator launch $9/mo.</description>
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      <title>Upscale Kling 3 clips up to 8K</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-kling-3-to-4k</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-kling-3-to-4k</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Kling 3 is strong on motion. Finish in UpRes with Motion so social apps do not crush the edges.</description>
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      <title>Upscale Runway Gen-4.5 clips up to 8K</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Gen-4.5 is the film look. Motion is the finish, up to 8K. No GPU.</description>
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      <title>Upscale Veo 3.1 clips up to 8K</title>
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      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-veo-3-1-to-4k</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Keep Veo 3.1 audio. Send the picture through Motion for a master of up to 8K.</description>
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      <title>I Used Free AI Upscalers for a Year. Here</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/free-vs-paid-upscaler</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Free upscalers are fine for one-off personal projects — until they\</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale Old Family Photos with AI (2026 Guide)</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/how-to-upscale-old-family-photos-with-ai</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/how-to-upscale-old-family-photos-with-ai</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Step-by-step guide to upscaling old, blurry, or low-resolution family photos using AI. Learn which models work best for portraits, B&amp;W prints, and scanned slides.</description>
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      <title>Real-ESRGAN vs SeedVR2: Which AI Upscaling Model Should You Use?</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/real-esrgan-vs-seedvr2-which-to-use</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/real-esrgan-vs-seedvr2-which-to-use</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Detailed comparison of Real-ESRGAN and SeedVR2 upscaling models — speed, quality, cost, and ideal use cases. Pick the right model for your workflow.</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale Video up to 8K Free with AI (2026)</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/how-to-upscale-video-to-4k-free</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/how-to-upscale-video-to-4k-free</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Step-by-step guide to AI video upscaling up to 8K. Compare models, understand quality trade-offs, and get the best results from 1080p, 720p, or DVD-quality source footage.</description>
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      <title>The Complete AI Photo Restoration Workflow (2026)</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/ai-photo-restoration-workflow-2026</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Professional photo restoration workflow using AI upscaling. Covers scanning, pre-processing, model selection, upscaling, and output for archival or commercial results.</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale Screenshots for Retina Displays</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Upscale screenshots to 2× or 4× for crisp retina display quality. Ideal for App Store assets, marketing materials, docs, and presentations. Step-by-step guide.</description>
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      <title>SeedVR2 Explained: How Diffusion-Based Upscaling Works</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/seedvr2-explained-diffusion-upscaling</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/seedvr2-explained-diffusion-upscaling</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Technical explainer for SeedVR2 — ByteDance’s diffusion-based upscaling model that reconstructs fine textures, fabric, and hair with generative priors.</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale Scanned Art and Illustrations with AI</title>
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      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-scanned-art-and-illustrations</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Upscale scanned artwork, illustrations, and hand-drawn images for print-quality output. Covers model selection, scan settings, and workflows for different art media.</description>
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      <title>How to Batch Upscale Images via the UpRes API</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/batch-upscale-images-api-guide</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/batch-upscale-images-api-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>How to integrate UpRes batch image upscaling into your pipeline. API authentication, request format, webhook handling, and error recovery — with real code examples.</description>
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      <title>Video Upscaling from DVD up to 8K: A Practical Guide</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/video-upscaling-from-dvd-to-4k</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/video-upscaling-from-dvd-to-4k</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>How to upscale DVD footage to 1080p or up to 8K using AI. Covers DVD ripping, model selection, processing expectations, and archival delivery formats.</description>
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      <title>AI Image Upscaling for E-Commerce: How to Get Print-Ready Product Photos</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/ai-upscaling-for-ecommerce</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/ai-upscaling-for-ecommerce</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Low-res product images cost you conversions and print jobs. Here\</description>
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      <title>AI Image Upscaling for E-Commerce: Driving Conversion with up to 8K Photos</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/ai-upscaling-for-ecommerce-conversion</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/ai-upscaling-for-ecommerce-conversion</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Low-res product images cost conversions and increase returns. How e-commerce teams use AI upscaling to fix supplier photos and product catalogs at scale.</description>
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      <title>Restore Old Photos With AI: Turn Blurry Family Pictures Into Sharp Memories up to 8K</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/restore-old-photos-ai</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/restore-old-photos-ai</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Old film scans and family photos don\</description>
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      <title>The Upscaling Step You Don</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/image-upscaling-api-guide</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/image-upscaling-api-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Building your own upscaling pipeline is a multi-week distraction. Here\</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale a Photo Without Losing Quality: The Definitive 2026 Guide</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-photo-quality-guide</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-photo-quality-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The definitive guide to AI photo upscaling — from choosing the right model for your content type to avoiding the most common quality mistakes.</description>
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      <title>Batch Image Upscaling: How to Upscale 100+ Photos at Once With AI</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/batch-image-upscaling</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/batch-image-upscaling</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Manual upscaling at volume is a bottleneck. Here\</description>
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      <title>Tired of Topaz</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/topaz-gigapixel-alternative</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/topaz-gigapixel-alternative</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Topaz Gigapixel is a fine desktop app — but after three years of renewals, I moved my workflow to the cloud. Here</description>
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      <title>Magnific AI Alternative: A Plain Comparison</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/magnific-ai-alternative</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/magnific-ai-alternative</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Magnific AI vs UpRes: pricing structure, models, video, and API access side by side.</description>
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      <title>When to Use Real-ESRGAN (and When Another Model Will Beat It)</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/real-esrgan-online-guide</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/real-esrgan-online-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Real-ESRGAN is the default for a reason — but for portraits, video, and generative art, there are better options. Here\</description>
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      <title>How to Upscale an Image up to 8K Without Losing Quality (2026 Guide)</title>
      <link>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-image-to-4k-guide</link>
      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/upscale-image-to-4k-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A step-by-step guide to choosing the right model and settings for up to 8K upscaling — with before/after comparisons and real-world benchmarks.</description>
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      <title>The 7 Best AI Image Upscalers in 2026 (Comparison Guide)</title>
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      <guid>https://upres.ai/blog/best-ai-image-upscalers-2026</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A feature and pricing overview of 7 AI image upscalers; not a controlled benchmark.</description>
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