SmartUpscale

Disables blur for images shown at integer zoom levels.
What is SmartUpscale?
'SmartUpscale' is a Chrome extension designed for high-DPI monitor owners. It activates when images are shown at integer zoom levels, disabling blur for improved clarity. Its primary function is to prevent the distortion and blurring of images which are displayed at sizes that are integer multiples of their original resolution. This extension is particularly beneficial for 4K monitor users, especially when used at an OS-level zoom of 200%. Features include the processing of images once the page is fully loaded, updating dynamically with any changes, and customizable settings that limit maximum image zoom and disable global blur.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 5.00 (10)
Version: 1.5 (Last updated: 2024-05-23)
Creation date: 2019-04-01
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 16.34K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

SmartUpscale (v1.4.1)
4.94 (17) 1,032+
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Extension summary

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Disables blur for images shown at integer zoom levels. Useful for 4K-monitor owners.

Prevents blurring images which have their size in physical pixels an integer number of times larger than their natural size.

The extension may be useful when using high-DPI monitors, including 4K monitors used at OS-level zoom of 200%.

Images are processed once the page is fully loaded, as well as after dynamic changes on the page and on changing browser-level zoom.

Extension’s options allow to limit maximum image zoom that blur should be prevented at, and to disable blur globally if needed.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Improves image clarity on high-resolution displays
  • Great for reading old pixel art and low-resolution game maps
  • Consistent positive results across multiple devices and browsers
  • Enhances viewing experience with 4K monitors
  • Allows users to maintain higher resolutions without sacrificing image quality
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • Works well with 4K monitors
    • Improves clarity for images
    • Helps with text visibility at different resolutions
    • Useful for retro gaming and pixel art
    Recent reviews
    absolutely essential
    by StarringCass, 2024-01-25

    Отлично подходит для чтения старых спрайтовых комиксов, просмотра игровых карт для игр малого разрешения и прочей пиксельной информации.

    I bought a 17" 4k laptop and started to regret it immediately. At 4k, text was crisp but images were blurry, and at 1080p, images were crisp but text was blurry. Thanks to this extension, I can stay at 4k and have nice crisp images. Thank you so much!
    by Hunter Amaku, 2021-09-16
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    SmartUpscale is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

    Risk likelihood

    SmartUpscale has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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