HOW TO MASTER AI UPSCALING/UP-RES | Stable Diffusion Web UI
TLDRIn this video, Binks discusses the process of AI upscaling using the Stable Diffusion Web UI. He thanks viewers for their support and encourages them to like, subscribe, and join the Discord server for more content. Binks demonstrates how to upscale an image, specifically a painting of his dog, by four times using the 'Swin IR' option. He explains that while there are many options available, 'Swin IR' is his preferred method for moderate upscaling. Binks also touches on the importance of 'gift' and 'visibility' for restoring faces in images. He then shows the before and after results of the upscaling process, noting that it's not a generative process but rather a way to enhance existing images. Binks suggests that AI upscaling could be a lucrative business opportunity for those who are savvy enough to capitalize on it. He concludes by explaining how to change an image's resolution without cropping and how the 'crop to fit' option works. The video ends with an invitation for viewers to ask questions in the comments and a reminder to like and subscribe for future content.
Takeaways
- 🎨 The video is about mastering AI upscaling using Stable Diffusion Web UI.
- 📈 Binks thanks viewers for their support and encourages likes and subscriptions for future content.
- 🔗 Binks provides a Discord server link in the description for further interaction.
- 🖼️ Binks chooses to upscale a painting of his dog by four times its base resolution.
- 🛠️ He uses the 'Swin IR' upscaler, recommending against using it for very large upscales like eight times.
- 🧍♂️ The 'gift' and 'visibility' options are important for restoring faces to their original form.
- 🔍 Binks mentions that 'code former' serves a similar purpose to 'gift' if 'Gan' is not installed.
- ⚙️ The process of upscaling does not display a progress bar in the Stable Diffusion Web UI, but can be tracked via the web console.
- 📈 Binks suggests the potential for a market in upscaling images for a fee, considering the cost of running servers.
- 🧩 AI upscaling is not just for art but can be useful for various applications.
- 📊 Binks demonstrates how to change an image's resolution without 'crop to fit', which results in a downscaled image.
- 📐 When 'crop to fit' is checked, the image is cropped to match the desired dimensions.
- ❌ Binks clarifies that the upscaling process does not generate new content; it only adjusts the existing pixels.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is about mastering AI upscaling using the Stable Diffusion Web UI.
Who is the presenter of the video?
-The presenter of the video is Binks.
What does Binks plan to continue creating content about?
-Binks plans to continue creating content about AI and stable diffusion.
What is the first step in the upscaling process as described by Binks?
-The first step in the upscaling process is to find an image that you want to upscale.
What is the recommended method for upscaling an image according to Binks?
-Binks recommends using the 'Swin IR' method for upscaling an image, particularly for a factor of two to four times its base resolution.
Why is the 'gift' and 'visibility' feature important?
-The 'gift' and 'visibility' feature is important for restoring faces more true to their original form during the upscaling process.
What happens if you do not use the second upscaler?
-If you do not use the second upscaler, Binks suggests it's not necessary for most people as the first one is sufficient for upscaling.
How can you check the progress of the upscaling process?
-You can check the progress of the upscaling process by looking at your web console, which will show the process and a percentage bar.
What is the potential business application of AI upscaling mentioned by Binks?
-Binks suggests that there could be a market for upscaling people's images for a flat rate using AI, which could be a business opportunity for someone savvy.
What is the difference between upscaling and changing the resolution of an image?
-Upscaling involves increasing the resolution and potentially improving the quality of an image, while changing the resolution simply alters the dimensions of the image without adding new information.
What does Binks suggest about the future of AI in relation to art and utility?
-Binks suggests that AI is not only about art but can also be extremely useful for practical applications, such as upscaling images.
What is the final advice given by Binks to the viewers?
-Binks advises viewers to leave any questions in the comments, and reminds them to like and subscribe for future content.
Outlines
🎨 Introduction and Upscaling Basics
Binks, the host, starts by expressing gratitude for the support on previous videos and encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and join the Discord server for more content. The video focuses on image upscaling, specifically using the 'extras' tab. Binks chooses a painting of his dog to upscale by four times its original resolution. He introduces various upscaling options and recommends 'Swin IR four times' for a moderate upscale without significant loss of quality. Binks also discusses the 'gift' and 'visibility' settings for enhancing facial features and the 'code former' alternative for users without 'gift Gan'. The process is demonstrated, and Binks notes the lack of a progress display but suggests monitoring the web console instead. The upscaling result is shown, and Binks muses on the potential market for AI upscaling services.
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Keywords
💡AI Upscaling
💡Stable Diffusion
💡Upscale
💡Esser
💡RSR (Recurrent Super Resolution)
💡Swin IR
💡Gan (Generative Adversarial Network)
💡Resolution
💡Crop to Fit
💡Discord Server
💡Web Console
Highlights
Binks introduces a new video on AI upscaling with stable diffusion.
Thanks to the viewers for their support on previous videos.
Binks will continue to create content on AI and stable diffusion.
The video focuses on the 'extras' tab for upscaling images.
Binks chooses a painting of his dog to upscale by four times.
Different upscaling options are discussed, including Esser and Swin IR.
Swin IR is recommended for moderate upscaling, not extreme like eight times.
The importance of 'gift' and 'visibility' for restoring faces in upscaling is mentioned.
Code former is an alternative if 'gift Gan' is not installed.
Binks demonstrates the upscaling process without a visible progress bar.
Upscaling can be a practical application for businesses, such as printing high-resolution images.
AI upscaling can be useful beyond art, for practical purposes.
Binks shows how to change an image's resolution without cropping.
Cropping to fit is necessary to maintain the image's aspect ratio during scaling.
Binks clarifies that upscaling does not generate new content but rather adjusts the existing pixels.
The video concludes with a quick rundown of the upscaling process.
Binks encourages viewers to ask questions and engage with the content.