Show HN: VOSR 2 image upscaling, in the browser

Category: ai-ml

Tags: image-upscaling, webgpu, ai, privacy, browser

Score: 6.0/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 7, Documentation: 4, Utility: 6)

Emerald is a browser-based AI image upscaler that runs entirely on the user's GPU via WebGPU, offering a private, no-upload alternative to paid tools like Topaz. It supports models such as Real-ESRGAN and VOSR2, allowing precise output sizing and real-time before/after comparison without installing anything.

Target audience: photographers, designers, general users, privacy-conscious individuals

Repository: https://getemerald.co/

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