Leonardo AI's Universal Upscaler: How-To Guide
TLDRThe video introduces a new feature called Universal Upscale in Leonardo, which allows users to upscale any image, regardless of its source. Currently in Alpha mode, this tool offers various settings such as upscale style, creativity strength, and an upscale multiplier to control the upscaling process. Users can view the original and upscaled images side by side or through a slider for comparison. The feature is praised for its user-friendliness and potential for future enhancements.
Takeaways
- π¨ Introduction of Universal Upscaler: A new feature in Leonardo allows upscaling of any image, not just those generated within the platform.
- π Alpha Mode Status: The Universal Upscaler is currently in Alpha, indicating it's in the early stages of development with potential for further features, improvements, and bug fixes.
- πΌοΈ Applicability to Various Images: The feature supports upscaling of images uploaded from both internal generation history and external sources like computers or phones.
- π§ Customization Options: Users can adjust the look of the upscaled image through controls like style, creativity strength, and upscale multiplier.
- π Proportional Scaling: Leonardo scales images proportionally, taking into account the original dimensions to maintain aspect ratio.
- π Prompt Flexibility: The use of a prompt during upscaling is optional and can slightly influence the output, though results may vary.
- π₯ Viewing Options: Users can view the upscaled images in different ways, such as a shared screen with a slider, full view of the upscaled image, or side-by-side comparison.
- π Impact of Creativity Strength: Adjusting the creativity strength can significantly alter the upscaled image, with higher settings leading to more noticeable changes.
- π¨ Style Influence: Styles introduce subtle aesthetic changes to the image, and their effectiveness depends on matching the style with the image's content.
- π Permanent Actions: Upscaled images can be deleted or downloaded, but note that deletion is permanent and irreversible.
- ποΈ Additional Features: Upscaled images can be turned into animated 4K movies, adding another layer of creativity and engagement.
Q & A
What is the new feature called in Leonardo's software?
-The new feature is called Universal Upscaler.
What can the Universal Upscaler do that was previously not possible in Leonardo's software?
-The Universal Upscaler allows users to upscale any image, whether generated with Leonardo or uploaded from a computer or phone, which was not possible before.
What is the current status of the Universal Upscaler feature?
-The Universal Upscaler is currently in Alpha mode, indicating it is still in the early stages of software development and may not have all features or might have bugs and instability.
How can users access the Universal Upscaler feature in Leonardo's software?
-Users can find the Universal Upscaler on the left side of the interface and simply click on it to use.
What are the main controls available in the Universal Upscaler?
-The main controls include Upscale Style, Creativity Strength, Upscale Multiplier, and the use of a prompt to steer the AI during the upscaling process.
How does the Creativity Strength setting affect the upscaling process?
-The Creativity Strength determines the level of creative input the AI uses when enlarging the image. Lower settings result in an upscaled image closely resembling the original, while higher settings lead to more significant alterations.
What is the purpose of the Upscale Multiplier in the Universal Upscaler?
-The Upscale Multiplier determines the degree to which the image's dimensions will expand, with Leonardo scaling the image proportionally based on the original dimensions.
How does the Prompt setting influence the upscaling process?
-The Prompt setting allows users to steer the AI during the upscaling, but its influence is not guaranteed. It can slightly influence the process by including words like 'highly detailed' or 'smooth skin'.
What are the different viewing options available for the upscaled images?
-The viewing options include a shared screen with a slider, displaying only the upscaled image in full, and showing both the original and upscaled images side by side.
How can users manage the upscaled images after the process?
-Users can view the upscaled images in The Gallery, access the upscale details to see the settings used, delete the image, download it to their local computer, or send it to motion to create an animated 4K movie.
What is the impact of different Styles on the upscaling process?
-Styles introduce subtle aesthetic changes to the image, particularly when the Creativity Strength is kept at a moderate level. The best results are achieved by matching the style to the actual image style, as seen with the significant enhancement in an illustration when using the 2D art and illustration setting.
Outlines
π Introduction to Universal Upscaler
This paragraph introduces the new feature called Universal Upscaler in Leonardo, which allows users to upscale any image, regardless of its source. The feature is currently in Alpha mode, indicating that it is in the early stages of development and may still have bugs and instability. Users who haven't seen the feature yet are advised to check back in a few days. The feature can be accessed on the left side of the interface, and users can upload an image from their generation history or computer to use it. The paragraph also explains the various controls available for the upscaler, such as the style, creativity strength, and upscale multiplier, which affect the appearance and dimensions of the enlarged image. The target size can be steered using the prompt, although it is optional. The number of tokens used during the upscaling process depends on the size of the input and output images, and the process is quick. After upscaling, a large screen displays the original and upscaled images side by side, allowing for easy comparison. The improved quality is highlighted, with attention to small details like hair strands, eyebrows, and eyes, although the eye color may change and can be adjusted by modifying the creativity strength.
π¨ Exploring Upscaling Settings and Viewing Options
This paragraph delves into the effects of adjusting the creativity strength and styles on the upscaling process. It is observed that increasing the creativity strength can negatively impact the image, making it appear older with more wrinkles and spots. However, reducing the creativity strength to three results in an upscaled image that closely resembles the original, with improved details in hair, eyebrows, and eyes, but without the small wrinkle around the mouth. The paragraph also discusses the impact of different styles on the image. It is noted that styles introduce subtle aesthetic changes, particularly when the creativity strength is moderate. The paragraph provides examples of how the 2D art and illustration style significantly enhances an illustration, but not much difference is observed with other styles. The viewing options for the upscaled images are also explored. The default setting is the shared screen with a slider, but users can choose to display only the upscaled image in full or both images side by side. The slider view is the preferred option for the speaker. Lastly, the paragraph explains that the upscaled images will not be added to the user's personal feed but can be accessed later in The Gallery. Options to delete or download the image, or to send it to motion for animation, are also available.
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Keywords
π‘Universal Upscaler
π‘Alpha Mode
π‘Upscale
π‘Creativity Strength
π‘Upscale Multiplier
π‘Prompt
π‘Style
π‘Image Quality
π‘Gallery
π‘AI
Highlights
Introduction of Universal Upscale feature in Leonardo, expanding beyond just image generation history.
Universal Upscale is in Alpha mode, meaning it's in the early stages of software development with potential for further features, bugs, and instability.
The feature is being gradually rolled out to Leonardo users, with availability expected within a few days.
Users can access the Universal Upscale feature on the left side of the interface for easy use.
The Upscale style introduces subtle differences to the image during enlargement, without making significant changes.
Creativity strength setting determines the level of AI's creative input in the image upscaling process.
The Upscale multiplier defines the extent of the image dimension expansion, with Leonardo scaling the image proportionally.
The target size for upscaling is displayed, and users can steer the AI using the prompt, though it's optional.
The upscaling process takes a few seconds and uses a variable number of tokens based on input and output image sizes.
A large screen with a divider serves as a slider to compare the original and upscaled images side by side.
Users can appreciate improved quality and detail in upscaled images, such as individual strands of hair and more detailed eyes.
Alterations in eye color during upscaling can be adjusted by modifying the creativity strength.
Reducing creativity strength keeps the upscaled image closer to the original, maintaining details like eye color and facial wrinkles.
Increasing creativity strength can introduce negative effects, such as making the subject appear older with more wrinkles and spots.
Styles introduce subtle aesthetic changes to the image, particularly when creativity strength is at a moderate level.
Matching the style to the actual image style works best, as demonstrated with significant enhancement in an illustration using the 2D art and illustration setting.
The Prompt is optional and can slightly influence the upscaling process, though its impact is not guaranteed.
Upscaler images won't be added to the personal feed but can be accessed later in The Gallery.
Users have options to delete, download, or send the upscaled image to motion for animation.
Overall, Universal Upscale is a promising new feature in Leonardo, offering user-friendly and effective image upscaling.