# [v2.9.0 Pre-Release is out for Linux!](https://github.com/upscayl/upscayl/releases/tag/2.9.0)
# [v2.8.6 is out! 🥳](https://github.com/upscayl/upscayl/releases/tag/v2.8.6)
# 🆙 Upscayl
#### Free and Open Source AI Image Upscaler
Upscayl lets you enlarge and enhance low-resolution images using advanced AI algorithms.
Enlarge images without losing quality. It's almost like magic! 🎩🪄
Upscayl is a cross-platform application built with the Linux-first philosophy.
This means that Linux users receive pre-release builds earlier, but Upscayl itself is available on all major desktop operating systems :)
**https://upscayl.org**
![Screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/upscayl/upscayl.github.io/main/static/upscayl-desktop.png)
> [!IMPORTANT]
> You'll need a Vulkan compatible GPU to upscale images. Many CPU and iGPUs do not work but no harm in trying.
# 👨💻 Installation
### 🐧 Linux