/upscale-it

Upscale an ImaginePro generated image to higher resolution and enhanced quality.

This command provides quick, friction-free upscaling for production-ready assets.

Usage

/upscale-it [messageId]

The message ID is provided when you generate an image using `/imagine-pro` or the `generate-image` MCP tool.

When to Upscale

**Always upscale before using images in production:**

• Web hero images and backgrounds
• Marketing materials and ads
• Print materials
• High-quality presentations
• Final product assets

**You can skip upscaling for:**

• Quick prototypes and mockups
• Internal review and iteration
• Placeholder images during development
• Proof-of-concept demonstrations

What Upscaling Does

Upscaling enhances your image with:

• **Higher Resolution**: Increased pixel dimensions for sharper display
• **Enhanced Detail**: AI-powered detail enhancement
• **Better Quality**: Improved clarity and sharpness
• **Production-Ready**: Suitable for professional use cases

Examples

After Generating an Image

[You just used /imagine-pro and got message ID: abc123xyz]

/upscale-it abc123xyz

Multiple Images

# Upscale your best variant
/upscale-it variant-1-abc
/upscale-it variant-2-def
/upscale-it variant-3-ghi

Workflow Integration

Typical Image Workflow

1. Generate initial image: `/imagine-pro [prompt]` 2. Review result (message ID: abc123) 3. Optionally create variants: `/vary-it abc123` 4. Choose best version 5. Upscale for production: `/upscale-it [best-messageId]` 6. Download and use in project

A/B Testing Workflow

1. Generate 3 variants for testing 2. Test all three at standard quality 3. Identify winning variant 4. Upscale only the winner: `/upscale-it [winner-messageId]` 5. Use upscaled version in production

Performance Notes

• **Processing Time**: Upscaling typically takes 30-60 seconds
• **New Message ID**: Upscaling creates a new message ID for the enhanced version
• **Original Preserved**: Your original image remains available at its original ID

Tips

For Web Development

• Upscale hero images, feature sections, and prominent visuals
• Consider file size after upscaling - may need compression
• Export at 2x or 3x for retina display support

For Marketing

• Always upscale final ad creatives before launching campaigns
• Upscale images for print materials (flyers, brochures)
• High-res versions for press kits and media

For UI/UX Design

• Upscale icon sets for crisp rendering at all sizes
• Enhance illustrations used in final product
• Create 1x, 2x, 3x variants from upscaled version

For Video

• Consider upscaling video keyframes before generating video
• Higher quality frames often result in better video output
• Especially important for professional/commercial videos

Cost Consideration

Upscaling uses ImaginePro API credits. Best practices:

• Generate and review at standard quality first
• Only upscale images you're confident about using
• Upscale winning A/B test variants, not all variants
• Skip upscaling for internal/prototype work

Related Commands

• `/imagine-pro` - Generate images with guidance
• `/vary-it` - Create variations before upscaling
• `/video-flow` - Create videos (consider upscaling frames first)
• `/imagine-guide` - Learn more about workflows

Quick Reference

# Basic upscale
/upscale-it abc123

# Typical workflow
/imagine-pro [prompt]           # Returns: msg-001
/vary-it msg-001                # Returns: msg-002
/upscale-it msg-002             # Production ready!