Use Topaz Image Upscale from Claude Code

Topaz Image Upscale is the gold standard for AI image upscaling. Pair a source image with a target factor (2x, 4x, 8x) and get a sharper higher-resolution output. Best for taking AI-generated 1K images up to 4K for print or high-DPI displays.

If you use Claude Code and you want Topaz Image Upscale available as a native tool that the agent can call directly, the AetherWave MCP server wires it up in one command. No SDK to learn, no separate API key per provider, no polling loop to write.

Install in 30 seconds

Run this from your terminal:

Get your API key at your Profile page under the Developer tab. New accounts start with free credits to try it without spending anything.

Quick facts

How to use it

Once the MCP is installed, you can ask Claude Code naturally. It'll pick Topaz Image Upscale from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (high-fidelity image upscaling).

Example interaction:

Claude Code calls aetherwave_upscale_image with model: "topaz-upscale" and returns the finished asset URL. The result auto-saves to your AetherWave gallery (Cloudflare R2 hosted, no URL expiration).

Sample prompts that work well

When to pick Topaz Image Upscale

Topaz Image Upscale shines for:

• Upscaling 1K AI images to 4K for print
• Recovering detail from low-resolution sources
• Preparing images for high-DPI displays
• Post-processing AI generation output
• Restoration work on older or compressed images

How it compares

vs recraft-upscale at 8 cr at 2x: Topaz is the higher-fidelity choice with more factor options (up to 8x). Recraft is cheaper at 2x/4x. Pick Topaz for best quality; Recraft for budget upscaling.

Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live catalog with pricing.

Cost

Tiered pricing by output resolution. 10 credits for 2K output, 20 for 4K, 40 for 8K. Supports 1x/2x/4x/8x factors based on source size.

Credits come from your AetherWave account. Plans:

• Free: Starter credits on signup plus 80 cr from one-time community quests
• Studio: $9.99/mo, 1,700 credits monthly, cancel anytime
• One-time bundles: from $4.99 (500 cr) up to $79.99 (9,000 cr). Bundle credits never expire.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install AetherWave MCP in Claude Code?

One command (shown above). Then restart Claude Code. The agent will have Topaz Image Upscale available as part of the aetherwave_upscale_image tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use Topaz Image Upscale from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks Topaz Image Upscale when your prompt matches its strengths (high-fidelity image upscaling). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "topaz-upscale" in the tool call.

What does Topaz Image Upscale cost per generation?

Tiered pricing by output resolution. 10 credits for 2K output, 20 for 4K, 40 for 8K. Supports 1x/2x/4x/8x factors based on source size. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).