Real-ESRGAN (open source)

Real-ESRGAN is an open-source AI image and video restoration and upscaling project on GitHub.

Real-ESRGANUpdated monthly · checked 25 h ago

Real-ESRGAN (open source) is an AI and ML perk from Real-ESRGAN, offering open source, BSD-3-Clause, with no funding required.

Value: See offer
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Stated by provider

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What you get

Inside Real-ESRGAN (open source)

Real-ESRGAN is open source under a BSD-3-Clause license, and its code is published on GitHub. Portable Windows, Linux and MacOS executables run on an Intel, AMD or Nvidia GPU. The default model is realesrgan-x4plus.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Open source with no time limit.
Other requirements: You run the models yourself on your own hardware, so the GPU and the setup are yours.

How to claim

How to apply for Real-ESRGAN (open source)

Steps to apply

1Get the code from github.com/xinntao/Real-ESRGAN.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on github.com/xinntao/Real-ESRGAN on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Real-ESRGAN (open source): common questions

What do you get with Real-ESRGAN (open source)?

Real-ESRGAN (open source) offers open source, BSD-3-Clause.

Who qualifies for Real-ESRGAN (open source)?

Real-ESRGAN (open source) is open to any startup, with no funding required. You run the models yourself on your own hardware, so the GPU and the setup are yours.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Real-ESRGAN (open source)?

No. Real-ESRGAN (open source) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Real-ESRGAN (open source)?

Get the code from github.com/xinntao/Real-ESRGAN. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Real-ESRGAN (open source), and does it expire?

Open source with no time limit.

Is Real-ESRGAN (open source) available outside the US?

Real-ESRGAN (open source) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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