AI Image Upscaler v1.2.0 - Installer Release

AI Image Upscaler v1.2.0 - Installer Release

This release provides an easy-to-use Windows installer for the AI Image Upscaler. It simplifies the installation process by bundling the application and its core dependencies into a single, convenient package.

What's New / Key Features

• Easy Installation: Simplified one-click installation process via a standard Windows .exe installer.
• Self-Contained Application: The installer places a fully functional AIImageUpscaler.exe on your computer, which contains all necessary Python libraries and the Real-ESRGAN engine.
• Dependency Handling: The installer will automatically check for and offer to install the required Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (2015-2019) if it's missing, which is essential for the application to run correctly on many systems.
• Ready to Use: After installation, the application is ready to run immediately without needing to manually install Python or other libraries.

Installation

• Download the AIImageUpscaler_Setup_v1.2.0.exe file from this release page.
• Run the downloaded installer file.
• Follow the on-screen instructions. The installer will guide you through the process and handle the necessary dependencies.
• A desktop shortcut will be created for easy access.

Full Changelog: v1.0...v1.2.0

Image-Upscaler-v1.0

🎉 AI Image Upscaler v1.0 - Initial Release

What's New

First public release of AI Image Upscaler - a desktop application for enhancing images using Real-ESRGAN AI technology.

✨ Features

• AI-Powered Upscaling: Enhance image quality using Real-ESRGAN technology
• Multiple Scale Options: Choose between 2x, 3x, and 4x upscaling
• AI Model Selection:
  • Real-ESRGAN x4plus (General photos)
  • Real-ESRGAN x4plus Anime (Anime content)
  • Real-ESR AnimeVideo v3 (Animation)
• Batch Processing: Upscale multiple images at once
• Modern GUI: Clean and user-friendly interface
• Real-time Progress: Animated progress bar with status updates
• Multiple Formats: Support for PNG, JPG, WEBP, and BMP
• GPU Acceleration: Utilizes NVIDIA GPU for faster processing

📥 Installation

1. Download AIImageUpscaler.exe from the assets below
2. Extract to any folder
3. Run the application - no installation required!

💻 System Requirements

• Windows 10 or later
• 4GB RAM minimum
• NVIDIA GPU recommended (optional)

🐛 Known Issues

• Processing large images (>4K) may take several minutes
• Console window may briefly appear during processing

📝 Notes

This is an open-source project. Source code available at: https://github.com/ChamikaSamaraweera/ai-image-upscaler

Powered by Real-ESRGAN technology.

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Full Changelog: https://github.com/ChamikaSamaraweera/ai-image-upscaler/commits/v1.0