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Troubleshooting4 minUpdated 2026-01-30

Image Upscale Issues: Common Problems and Solutions

Resolve common issues with image upscaling including processing errors, quality concerns, and credit refunds.

Processing Issues

Upscale Stuck at 0%

Possible Causes:

  • Network connectivity issues
  • Server processing queue is busy

Solutions:

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Refresh the page and try again
  3. Wait a few minutes and retry
  4. Try a smaller upscale option (2x instead of 8K)

Upscale Failed Error

Possible Causes:

  • Source image too large or corrupted
  • Temporary server issues
  • Image format not supported

Solutions:

  1. Your credits are automatically refunded on failure
  2. Try downloading and re-uploading the source image
  3. Try a different upscale option
  4. Wait 5 minutes and try again

Upscale Timeout

8K upscales can take up to 5 minutes. If your upscale times out:

  1. Check your browser hasn't gone to sleep
  2. Keep the tab active during processing
  3. Try during off-peak hours (early morning or late night)
  4. Start with 4K instead of 8K

Quality Issues

Upscaled Image Looks Blurry

Causes:

  • Source image was low quality
  • Source image was already heavily compressed

Solutions:

  1. Use higher quality source images
  2. Generate images at 2K resolution initially
  3. Avoid upscaling screenshots or heavily compressed images

Artifacts or Distortions

Causes:

  • Extreme upscaling (small image to 8K)
  • Complex patterns in the original

Solutions:

  1. Use smaller upscale steps (2x then 4x rather than straight to 8K)
  2. Try the 4K target option for problematic images
  3. Ensure source image has clean, well-defined features

Colors Look Different

Causes:

  • Browser color profile differences
  • Display calibration

Solutions:

  1. Download and view in a photo editor
  2. Compare on the same display
  3. Check your monitor's color profile settings

Credit Issues

Credits Deducted But Upscale Failed

Automatic Refund: Credits are automatically refunded if an upscale fails. Check your credit balance:

  1. Go to Account > Credits
  2. Look for recent credit additions
  3. Refunds appear within 1-2 minutes

Wrong Credit Amount Charged

Credit Costs by Option:

  • 2x Upscale: 3 credits
  • 4x Upscale: 5 credits
  • 4K Target: 4 credits
  • 8K Target: 8 credits

If charged incorrectly, contact support with:

  • Date and time of upscale
  • Upscale option selected
  • Screenshot of credit history

Upscale Successful But No Credit Deduction

This may indicate a promotional credit or free trial usage. Check your account for active promotions.

Download Issues

Download Not Starting

Solutions:

  1. Check browser popup blocker settings
  2. Allow downloads from roomenhance.com
  3. Click the Download button in the progress modal
  4. Try right-click > Save Image As on the preview

File Size Too Large

8K images can be 20-50MB. If having issues:

  1. Ensure sufficient storage space
  2. Use a stable connection
  3. Try downloading during low-traffic times

Wrong File Format

All upscaled images are saved as PNG for maximum quality. To convert:

  1. Open in any image editor
  2. Export as JPEG if smaller size needed
  3. Note: JPEG conversion may reduce quality

Contact Support

If issues persist after trying these solutions:

  1. Email: hello@roomenhance.com
  2. Include:
    • Screenshot of error message
    • Original image (if possible)
    • Upscale option attempted
    • Browser and device information

Response Time: We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.