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ImgUpscalerMost similar to Bigjpg in what it does, its category and its price.
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Magnific AIHas a free plan, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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PicMa StudioRated 3.7 out of 5 in our review, against 3.5 for Bigjpg.
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At a glance
Green means better than Bigjpg, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BigjpgBaseline | 3.5 | $6/mo | Yes | Free AI image upscaler using deep convolutional neural networks to enlarge artwork and photos up to 16 times, with paid plans from $6. | |
| ImgUpscaler | 3.8+0.3 | Free | Yes | 2x and 4x super-resolution in the browser, with uploads deleted after a day. | vs Bigjpg |
 FinePixel | 3.4−0.1 | Free | Yes | Photo upscaling to ten times resolution alongside text-to-image generation and inpainting. | vs Bigjpg |
 Upscale.media | 3.5Same | Free | Yes | AI upscales an image 2x, 4x or 8x by predicting and generating the missing pixels - not just stretching what's there. Free tier included, plus face restoration, deblur and colorize tools. | vs Bigjpg |
 Pixalto | 3.3−0.2 | Not listed | No | Upscale a low-resolution photo and AI intelligently fills in missing detail rather than just stretching pixels - plus background removal and photo-to-sticker conversion. | vs Bigjpg |
 SupaRes | 3.5Same | Free | Yes | Image enhancement as discrete operations - super resolution, face enhancement, artefact reduction, low-light boost - rather than one blanket filter. | vs Bigjpg |
 Colorcinch | 3.6+0.1 | Free | Yes | AI Face Restoration, Inpainting, Background Removal, Image Upscale, and Photo-to-Anime - genuine generative editing tools, not just filters, in one photo editor. | vs Bigjpg |
| PicMa Studio | 3.7+0.2 | $6.99/mo$0.99 more | Yes | Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly. | vs Bigjpg |
| Magnific AI | 4.6+1.1 | $39/mo$33 more | Yes | Upscales and adds detail, doesn't generate from scratch | vs Bigjpg |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Bigjpg.
ImgUpscaler
3.8Free
vs Bigjpg+0.3
2x and 4x super-resolution in the browser, with uploads deleted after a day.
- 2x and 4x AI super-resolution
- JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF support
- Separate handling for photos, anime, products and portraits
Distinguishes content types instead of one model for everything
Super-resolution invents detail that was never captured
FinePixel
3.4Free
vs Bigjpg−0.1
Photo upscaling to ten times resolution alongside text-to-image generation and inpainting.
- Photo upscaling up to approximately ten times original resolution
- Text-to-image generation using diffusion models
- Inpainting for editing and extending existing images
Upscaling addresses a genuinely common practical need
Upscaling reconstructs plausible detail rather than recovering real detail
Upscale.media
3.5Free
vs BigjpgSame
AI upscales an image 2x, 4x or 8x by predicting and generating the missing pixels - not just stretching what's there. Free tier included, plus face restoration, deblur and colorize tools.
- AI upscaling that predicts and generates missing pixel detail (2x/4x/8x)
- Face restoration, deblur, dehaze, and colorize tools
- Video upscaling up to 1 minute
AI-driven detail reconstruction genuinely outperforms simple pixel-stretching
Free tier has upload limits that push toward paid plans for regular use
Pixalto
3.3Not listed
vs Bigjpg−0.2
Upscale a low-resolution photo and AI intelligently fills in missing detail rather than just stretching pixels - plus background removal and photo-to-sticker conversion.
- AI Image Upscale - intelligently fills missing detail, not just stretching
- AI Background Removal with transparent or custom backgrounds
- Photo to Sticker Conversion (WhatsApp and personal use)
AI upscaling reconstructs genuine detail rather than just stretching pixels
iOS-only - no Android or web version
SupaRes
3.5Free
vs BigjpgSame
Image enhancement as discrete operations - super resolution, face enhancement, artefact reduction, low-light boost - rather than one blanket filter.
- Super resolution upscaling
- Face enhancement
- Artefact reduction for scans and compressed images
Discrete operations avoid the over-processed look of blanket enhancement
Face enhancement generates plausible detail rather than recovering it
Colorcinch
3.6Free
vs Bigjpg+0.1
AI Face Restoration, Inpainting, Background Removal, Image Upscale, and Photo-to-Anime - genuine generative editing tools, not just filters, in one photo editor.
- AI Face Restoration for damaged or low-quality photos
- AI Inpainting & Removal for intelligent element editing
- AI Background Removal
Five distinct AI tools cover meaningfully different editing tasks, not one relabeled feature
Specific pricing tiers weren't detailed on the page reviewed
PicMa Studio
3.7$6.99/mo
vs Bigjpg$0.99 more+0.2
Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly.
- Photo enhancement and upscaling
- Object and background removal
- Colour restoration for old photographs
Replaces four separate single-purpose subscriptions
Weekly billing makes $6.99 read cheaper than the $30 a month it is
Magnific AI
4.6$39/mo
vs Bigjpg$33 more+1.1
Upscales and adds detail, doesn't generate from scratch.
- AI upscaling up to 16x resolution
- Detail and texture enhancement beyond simple upscaling
- Integrated with Freepik's broader platform
Genuinely distinctive detail enhancement, not just pixel upscaling
Doesn't generate new images, only enhances existing ones
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Bigjpg free?
Bigjpg has a free plan, and paid plans start from $6/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Bigjpg?
Magnific AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.6 out of 5). Other free options: ImgUpscaler, PicMa Studio, Colorcinch.
What is the cheapest alternative to Bigjpg?
Among paid plans, PicMa Studio has the lowest starting price (from $6.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Magnific AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.