> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.venice.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Upscaler API

> Upscaler API on Venice: image upscaling, from $0.02 per image. Private, with zero data retention. Pricing, specs and code examples.

> [accordion] Plain-text specification
>
> ## Upscaler API
>
> Upscaler is an image upscaling model by Venice, available on the Venice API as `upscaler`. It runs privately, with zero data retention.
>
> ### Upscaler API pricing
>
> | Model ID | Variant | Privacy | Price |
> | - | - | - | - |
> | `upscaler` | Upscale | Private | \$0.02 / 2x |
>
> ### Upscaler specifications
>
> | Spec | Value |
> | - | - |
> | Provider | Venice |
> | Released | Apr 12, 2025 |
> | Privacy | Private |
> | Status | Stable |
>
> ### How to use the Upscaler API
>
> Send requests to `POST https://api.venice.ai/api/v1/image/upscale` with `"model": "upscaler"` and your API key.
>
> ```bash theme={"system"}
> curl https://api.venice.ai/api/v1/image/upscale \
>   -H "Authorization: Bearer $VENICE_API_KEY" \
>   -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
>   -d '{
>     "model": "upscaler",
>     "image": "<base64-encoded image>",
>     "scale": 2
>   }' --output result.png
> ```


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