In this guide, we’re going to explore the new Super Resolution feature in the Photos app on Windows 11. This AI-powered tool allows you to upscale and enhance images, making them up to eight times larger.
Whether you’re looking to enhance low-quality photos, restore old images, or simply improve an image for a presentation or print, this feature is here to help. Currently, Super Resolution is exclusive to Copilot + PC users, but it will soon be available to other users.
How to Use Super Resolution in the Photos App on Windows 11
Before we dive into the steps, make sure you are running the latest Windows 11 version 24H2 on your computer.
After that, follow these steps:
1. Open the Start menu and search for Photos or locate the image you want to enhance.
2. Right-click on the image and choose Open with > Photos.
3. Once the image opens in the Photos app, click the Edit button.
4. If the Super Resolution feature is available, you’ll see the Super Resolution option at the top right. Click it, and you’ll be taken to the enhancement interface. From here, you can use a slider to select how much you want to upscale the image.
5. The app will begin upscaling the image, and you’ll see an animation indicating the process.
6. Once the enhancement is complete, you can compare the original and upscaled versions. On the left side, you’ll see the original image, and on the right, the enhanced version.
7. If you’re satisfied with the result, click Apply and then choose Save as copy to save the enhanced image.
Conclusion
While Microsoft claims that Super Resolution can improve low-resolution and older photos into high-quality images without making them blurry or pixelated, I think the results are somewhat limited. You’ll notice minimal improvements, but don’t expect the tool to fully restore old or low-quality photos to the level you might hope for. The feature is still in preview, so it may improve over time, but for now, it’s not perfect.
So, that’s how you use the Super Resolution feature in the Photos app on Windows 11. While it’s a helpful tool for enhancing images, the results can vary depending on the original image quality. Let me know in the comments which version you prefer—the original or the enhanced one!
