Leonardo AI's Universal Upscaler: How-To Guide
TLDRThe video introduces a new feature called Universal Upcaler in Leonardo, which allows users to upscale any image, regardless of its source. Currently in Alpha mode, this tool offers various settings like upscale style, creativity strength, and an upscale multiplier to control the upscaling process. The feature is being gradually rolled out, and users can view and compare the original and upscaled images on a split screen. The video also explores the impact of different settings on the image quality and style, highlighting the potential of this promising new addition to Leonardo.
Takeaways
- 🎨 Introduction of Universal Upscaler: Leonardo has introduced a new feature called Universal Upscaler, which allows users to upscale any image, whether generated within Leonardo or uploaded from external sources.
- 🚀 Alpha Mode: The Universal Upscaler is currently in Alpha mode, indicating that it is in the early stages of development and may still have bugs and instability issues. Users can expect gradual feature rollout and updates.
- 📌 Accessing the Feature: Users can find the Universal Upscaler on the left side of the interface. It is recommended to check back in a few days if the feature is not immediately visible.
- 🖼️ Upscaling Process: The process involves uploading an image and adjusting settings such as upscaler style, creativity strength, and upscale multiplier to achieve the desired enlargement and quality.
- 🔍 Viewing Options: After upscaling, users can view the original and upscaled images side by side or use a slider to compare them. There are options to display only the upscaled image or both images together.
- 🎭 Creator Strength: The creativity strength setting determines the level of AI's creative input during upscaling. Lower settings result in images that closely resemble the original, while higher settings introduce more significant alterations.
- 📈 Upscale Multiplier: This setting determines the degree to which the image's dimensions will expand. Leonardo proportionally scales the image based on the original dimensions.
- 🖋️ Optional Prompt: Users can include a prompt to guide the AI during the upscaling process, although its impact may not be significant. The prompt can be used to suggest terms like 'highly detailed' or 'smooth skin'.
- 🎨 Upscaling Styles: Different styles can be applied to introduce subtle aesthetic changes to the image. The effectiveness of styles varies depending on the image's content and original style.
- 🗑️ Image Management: Upscaled images are not added to the personal feed but can be accessed in The Gallery. Users have options to delete or download the images and convert them into a 4C movie.
- 📈 User Experience: The Universal Upscaler is designed to be user-friendly and effective in upscaling images. The feature is expected to evolve with more styles and potentially greater impact from the prompt and style settings in the future.
Q & A
What is the new feature called that Leonardo has introduced?
-The new feature is called Universal Upscaler.
What was the limitation of upscaling in Leonardo before the introduction of Universal Upscaler?
-Prior to Universal Upscaler, upscaling was only possible with images generated within Leonardo, not those uploaded from external devices.
What does the term 'Alpha mode' imply in the context of software development?
-Alpha mode indicates that the software is in the early stages of development, and it may not have all features, and could have bugs and instability issues.
How can users access the Universal Upscaler feature in Leonardo?
-Users can find the Universal Upscaler on the left side of the interface and simply click on it to use.
What is the purpose of the 'upscale style' setting in the Universal Upscaler?
-The upscale style affects the appearance of the image when enlarged, introducing subtle differences without making big changes to the original image.
How does the 'creativity strength' setting influence the upscaling process?
-The creativity strength determines the level of creative input the AI uses when enlarging the image. Lower settings make the upscaled image closely resemble the original, while higher settings lead to more significant alterations.
What is the role of the 'upscale multiplier' in the upscaling process?
-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.
What are the different viewing options available for the upscaled images?
-The viewing options include a shared screen with a slider enabled, displaying only the upscaled image in full, and showing both the original and upscaled images side by side.
How does the 'style' setting affect the upscaling process?
-The style setting introduces subtle aesthetic changes to the image, particularly when the creativity strength is kept at a moderate level. Different styles work better for different image styles.
What is the impact of the 'prompt' setting in the upscaling process?
-The prompt is optional and can slightly influence the upscaling process, but there's no guarantee the upscaled image will reflect the additions. It's more effective when combined with adjusting the creativity strength.
What happens to the upscaled images after the process?
-The upscaled images won't be added to the personal feed; instead, they'll remain on the screen and can be accessed later in The Gallery.
Outlines
🌟 Introduction to Universal Upscaler
The video begins by introducing a new feature called the Universal Upscaler in Leonardo. This tool allows users to upscale any image, regardless of whether it was generated within Leonardo or uploaded from a personal device. The feature is currently in Alpha mode, indicating that it is in the early stages of development and may not yet have all its features or may exhibit some bugs and instability. Users who haven't seen the feature are encouraged to check back in a few days, where it will be accessible on the left side of the interface. The video then proceeds to explain how to use the universal upscaler, including uploading an image and the various controls available for adjusting the upscaling process, such as the style, creativity strength, and upscale multiplier. The target size can be set using the prompt, but it is optional. The upscaling process's duration depends on the size of the input and output images, and the viewer can compare the original and upscaled images side by side using a slider interface.
🎨 Exploring Upscaling Settings and Viewing Options
This paragraph delves into the effects of adjusting the creativity strength and style settings on the upscaling process. It is observed that reducing the creativity strength to three results in an upscaled image that closely resembles the original, maintaining details such as hair, eyebrows, and eye color. Increasing the creativity strength to eight, however, leads to an image with more noticeable alterations, such as added wrinkles and spots. The paragraph also discusses the impact of different styles on the image, noting that while some styles introduce subtle aesthetic changes, others may not show a significant difference. The video emphasizes the importance of matching the style with the image's content for the best results, as demonstrated by the improvement in quality when using the 2D art and illustration setting on an anime image. The viewer is informed that the upscaled images won't be added to the personal feed but can be accessed later in The Gallery. Options such as deleting or downloading the image, or turning it into a 4C movie, are also mentioned. The video concludes with the presenter's appreciation for the new feature, its user-friendly nature, and the anticipation of future improvements and additional styles.
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Keywords
💡Universal Upscaler
💡Alpha Mode
💡Upscaling
💡Image Quality
💡Creativity Strength
💡Upscale Multiplier
💡Styles
💡Prompt
💡Gallery
💡AI Enhancement
💡User Interface
Highlights
Introduction of Universal Upcaler feature by Leonardo, expanding beyond images generated in the generation history.
The Universal Upcaler is in Alpha mode, indicating it is in the early stages of software development, potentially with bugs and instability.
The feature is gradually being made available to Leonardo users, with advice to check back in a few days if not immediately visible.
Users can find the new Universal Upcaler feature on the left side of the interface and activate it by a simple click.
The Upcaler offers various controls, including style, creativity strength, upscale multiplier, and the option to use a prompt.
The style setting influences the appearance of the upscaled image, introducing subtle aesthetic differences.
Creativity strength determines the level of AI's creative input in the upscaling process, with lower settings producing images closer to the original.
The upscale multiplier sets the degree to which the image dimensions expand, with Leonardo scaling the image proportionally based on the original dimensions.
The target size for upscaling is displayed, and users can steer the AI during the process using the prompt, although its use is optional.
The upscaling process consumes a variable number of tokens based on the size of the input and output images.
After upscaling, a large screen displays the original and upscaled images side by side with a divider that acts as a slider for comparison.
Users can appreciate the improved quality of the upscaled image, noticing enhanced details like individual strands of hair, eyebrows, and more detailed eyes.
Adjustments can be made to the creativity strength to correct any alterations made by the upscaling process, such as changes in eye color.
Different viewing options are available for the upscaled images, including a shared screen with a slider, full view of the upscaled image, or side-by-side comparison.
Experimentation with the Universal Upcaler reveals that extreme settings of creativity strength can have negative effects on the image quality.
Styles can introduce subtle aesthetic changes, and their effectiveness varies depending on the image's original style.
The prompt's influence on the upscaling process is limited, but including certain words can slightly affect the outcome.
Upscaler images are not 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.