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Google Upscaler

Google's image upscaler (770K+ runs). Upscale images 2x or 4x using generative AI while preserving natural detail, with adjustable output compression — a simple, reliable enhancer at a flat price.

46 credits

per image (x2 and x4 same price)

2x or 4x upscaling with generative detail preservation

Google-grade quality and consistency

Adjustable output compression quality (1-100)

Flat price regardless of upscale factor

Simple 3-parameter API — easy to automate

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Quick Start

curl -X POST "https://api.core.today/v1/predictions" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: cdt_your_api_key" \
  -d '{
  "model": "google/upscaler",
  "input": {
    "image": "https://example.com/photo.jpg",
    "upscale_factor": "x4",
    "compression_quality": 95
  }
}'

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`image`	string	Yes	-	Input image to upscale
`upscale_factor`	string	No	x2	Upscale factor: x2 or x4 x2x4
`compression_quality`	integer	No	80	Output compression quality (1-100)

How to Provide File Input

There are 3 ways to provide files for the image parameter:

Recommended

Direct Upload (Multipart)

Attach files directly to POST /v1/predictions/upload. No separate upload step needed.

curl -X POST "https://api.core.today/v1/predictions/upload" \
  -H "X-API-Key: cdt_your_api_key" \
  -F "model=google/upscaler" \
  -F 'input={"prompt":"your prompt here"}' \
  -F "file:image=@your_file.png"

Image URL

Pass a publicly accessible URL directly. You can also use file_url from the Storage API.

{
  "model": "google/upscaler",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "your prompt here",
    "image": "https://example.com/image.jpg"
  }
}

See the File Upload docs for more upload methods including Presigned URLs.

Common Parameters

Common parameters used when calling POST /v1/predictions.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`model`	string	Yes	-	Model identifier
`input`	object	Yes	-	Object containing the model-specific parameters from the table above
`output_folder`	string	No	-	Folder path for output files (max 256 chars, '..' not allowed)
`webhook_url`	string	No	-	Webhook URL to call on completion
`is_public`	boolean	No	false	If true, output files are also available via permanent public URLs

Examples

4x Upscale for Print

Maximum enlargement at the same flat price

curl -X POST "https://api.core.today/v1/predictions" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: cdt_your_api_key" \
  -d '{
  "model": "google/upscaler",
  "input": {
    "image": "https://example.com/photo.jpg",
    "upscale_factor": "x4",
    "compression_quality": 95
  }
}'

Quick 2x Enhancement

Default settings for everyday enhancement

curl -X POST "https://api.core.today/v1/predictions" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: cdt_your_api_key" \
  -d '{
  "model": "google/upscaler",
  "input": {
    "image": "https://example.com/thumbnail.jpg",
    "upscale_factor": "x2"
  }
}'