FAQ
Questions about Local Photo Upscaler
Straight answers about privacy, price, results, and devices. If something is missing, email help@localphotoupscaler.com.
Privacy
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. All four modes run on your device using models bundled inside the app. There is no photo-processing server. The App Store privacy label for the app says Data Not Collected.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Enhancement works offline, including in airplane mode. You need a connection only to download the app and its updates from the App Store.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no login.
What permissions does it ask for?
Photos access, so you can pick an image and save the result. On Mac you can also open image files directly.
Does the website track me?
This website uses Google Analytics for aggregate page visits and App Store link clicks, and it respects Do Not Track. The app itself has no analytics. See the privacy policy.
Price
How much does it cost?
$9.99 once on the U.S. App Store. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads. Prices in other countries are set by Apple.
Is there a free trial?
No. It is a paid app. If it does not work for you, you can request a refund from Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com.
Does Family Sharing work?
Yes. Up to six family members can use the app with Family Sharing turned on.
Do I have to buy it again for Mac or iPad?
No. It is a universal purchase: one $9.99 purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Mac (Apple silicon, macOS 15.2+) on the same Apple Account. Get it for Mac
Results
Will every photo come out 4 times bigger?
No. Output is capped at about 17 megapixels. Larger sources receive less than a full 4× enlargement, so a full-resolution phone photo may get only a little bigger. Crop to the part you need to get the full 4×. Very large photos may be processed at a smaller size on devices with less memory; check the actual output dimensions.
Can it unblur a photo?
It can help slight softness. Sharpen is a conservative edge sharpen, not an AI deblur, so motion blur and badly missed focus stay blurry. For a soft face, try Faces.
Will Faces change how someone looks?
It can. Faces uses an AI restoration model that redraws facial detail, and fine features may shift. Compare closely and keep the original.
Can it make unreadable text readable?
Not reliably. If the letters cannot be read in the source, upscaling may produce shapes that look like text but are not accurate.
Can I run more than one mode?
Yes. After a result is ready you can apply another mode to it, for example Denoise first and then Upscale. The app shows the next output size before you run it.
Does it remove scratches or colorize black-and-white photos?
No. It enlarges, reduces noise, sharpens, and restores faces. It has no scratch removal or colorization.
Can I batch process or edit video?
You can select several photos and apply one tool to the batch. Photos process sequentially on your device, with progress shown in the app. Video editing is not supported.
Devices
Which devices are supported?
iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 18.2 or later, Macs with Apple silicon (M1 or later) on macOS 15.2 or later, and Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 2.2 or later, according to the App Store listing. Mac details
Is the Photo + Video bundle available on Mac?
Yes. Apple lists the $14.99 US Local Upscaler: Photo + Video bundle for iPhone, iPad and Mac. On a Mac, Local Video Upscaler needs macOS 26.0 or later and Local Photo Upscaler needs Apple silicon (M1 or later). Mac buying options
Is there an Android, Windows, or web version?
No. It is available only from the Apple App Store.
How big is the download?
About 316.5 MB, mostly the AI models that let it work offline.
Is it the same as “Local Upscale”?
Yes. The App Store name is Local Photo Upscaler; the app’s own header says Local Upscale.
Local Photo Upscaler
Keep the photo. Lose the upload.
Enhance photos on your own iPhone, iPad, or Mac. $9.99 once on the U.S. App Store. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads.