wavespeed-image-upscaler_skill

Overview

This skill upscales images to 2K, 4K, or 8K using WaveSpeed AI's Image Upscaler. Provide an image URL and it returns a higher-resolution image in JPEG, PNG, or WebP. It is optimized for fast, low-cost upscaling workflows at $0.01 per image.

How this skill works

The skill accepts a publicly accessible image URL and optional parameters for target_resolution and output_format. It submits the image to WaveSpeed AI, which performs super-resolution processing and returns a new image URL for the upscaled result. Supports synchronous mode and client retry configuration for robust integration.

When to use it

• Prepare images for high-resolution displays, prints, or presentations.
• Improve quality of archival photos or scanned documents before restoration.
• Create higher-resolution assets for marketing, e-commerce, or portfolios.
• Quickly generate 2K/4K/8K variants when original files are low-res.
• Automate bulk upscaling in pipelines with stable input URLs.

Best practices

• Validate and whitelist image URLs; avoid loading untrusted or user-supplied URLs without checks.
• Choose the smallest target_resolution that meets your needs to save cost and processing time.
• Prefer lossless sources (PNG, high-quality JPEG) for best upscaling results.
• Store WAVESPEED_API_KEY in environment variables or secret manager; never hardcode keys.
• Use sync mode for single requests and retry configuration for production batch jobs.

Example use cases

• Upscale product photos from mobile to 4K for e-commerce listings and zoom previews.
• Convert legacy web images to 8K for print-ready marketing collateral.
• Enhance frames from video stills to use as high-resolution thumbnails.
• Automate archival image enhancement before ingesting into a digital museum catalog.