# Upscaling

> Increase the resolution of your headshots for professional printing and high-quality displays

- Language: English (en)
- Canonical URL: https://jobfoto.ch/help/magic-editor/upscaling
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

Upscaling increases the resolution so your images are sharp and detailed enough for printing, large displays, or any professional use.

## How It Works

1.  Open a headshot in the Magic Editor
2.  Click the **Upscale** button
3.  Choose your target resolution: 4K or 8K

## Resolution Options

-   **4K** (2 credits) — ideal for printing, high-res web, and large displays
-   **8K** (8 credits) — maximum quality for professional printing and large-format use

## How Credits Work

Each upscale is calculated fresh from the original and uses credits from your package. The resolutions are independent — a higher one does **not** include the smaller ones. An 8K image, for example, doesn't also give you a 4K version. If you need multiple sizes, each one is a separate upscale.

## Important: Upscaling Is Final

Upscaling is a one-way operation — you cannot apply further edits to an upscaled image. Make sure you've applied all the edits you want (background, outfit, facial features, etc.) **before** you upscale.

## Recommended Workflow

1.  Pick your favorites
2.  Edit them in the Magic Editor (change outfit, background, etc.)
3.  Upscale the finished image to 4K (or 8K)
4.  Download the upscaled version

## Tips

-   Originals already come out at around 2.5K, which is plenty for social media, web, and digital profiles
-   **4K is the sweet spot** for almost everything — print, LinkedIn banners, and large displays
-   8K is usually more than you need and creates very large files; use it only for large-format prints