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Ultra Mode: Redefining Resolution Limits with Leonardo AI Image Generation

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In the era of digital creativity, the demand for high-resolution, detail-rich images has never been higher. Artists, designers, and businesses alike are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of image quality, texture, and visual fidelity. Whether it’s for print, digital advertising, or multimedia projects, the need for stunning, high-definition imagery is paramount. Enter Leonardo AI Ultra Mode, a game-changing feature that redefines resolution limits in generative imagery.

Leonardo AI, a powerful AI-driven platform for generating art and imagery, has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. With its latest feature, Ultra Mode, the platform allows users to upscale and enhance images to unprecedented levels of detail. Ultra Mode is seamlessly integrated into the Phoenix preset and Universal Upscaler, offering users the ability to create and refine high-quality images with just a few clicks. In this page, we’ll explore how Ultra Mode works, its key features, and why it’s poised to redefine the future of image generation.

Overview of Leonardo AI Ultra Mode

What is Ultra Mode?

Ultra Mode is Leonardo AI’s cutting-edge feature for upscaling images, built to push the limits of resolution and image quality. This mode is particularly well-suited for creating larger, more detailed images with superior clarity and visual fidelity. Whether you are generating new images using the Phoenix model or enhancing pre-existing visuals, Ultra Mode provides a flexible and powerful solution.

Ultra Mode is designed to make image generation and upscaling simpler, more accessible, and visually impressive. With its easy-to-use interface, users can upscale images generated with the Phoenix preset, or any other model available on Leonardo AI. Additionally, users can upload their own images to take advantage of Ultra Mode’s capabilities, ensuring that every visual meets the highest quality standards.

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Key Features of Ultra Mode

• Phoenix Integration: Ultra Mode is integrated directly into the Phoenix preset, which is known for producing detailed and high-quality images. The upscaling feature in Phoenix allows users to easily generate larger images with higher resolution. This seamless integration with Phoenix ensures that users get the most out of their image generation process, with enhanced image quality being just a click away.
• Universal Upscaler: Ultra Mode is also available within Leonardo.AI’s Universal Upscaler. This allows users to upload existing images and apply Ultra Mode’s enhancements, regardless of the source of the original image. The Universal Upscaler expands the functionality of Ultra Mode, making it versatile and useful across a wide range of applications.
• Fine Control and Customization: Ultra Mode offers more than just one-click upscaling. Users can customize several parameters, including Upscaler Style (Artistic or Realistic), Creativity Strength, and Upscale Multiplier. This fine control allows for tailored results that align with the user’s creative vision, offering a balance between high detail and artistic interpretation.
• Artistic and Realistic Styles: Ultra Mode offers two primary upscaler styles—Artistic and Realistic. The Artistic option is recommended for 2D and stylized imagery, offering more creative liberties in how the image is interpreted. The Realistic style, on the other hand, is better suited for images that require fidelity to real-world textures and details.
• Creativity Strength and Similarity: One of the most unique aspects of Ultra Mode is its ability to add additional creative details to an image through the Creativity Strength setting. The higher the creativity strength, the more the image will deviate from the original, introducing new textures, colors, and details. Users can also adjust the Similarity setting to control how much the upscaled image resembles the original. This balance of creativity and fidelity is perfect for users who want to experiment with visual enhancements while retaining some of the original elements.

Minor Features

• Image Visibility: Control the visibility of your images to curate your feed perfectly. We've made it simple for you to experiment and refine your creations before sharing them with others.
• Private Experimentation: Keep all your generated images private or manage the visibility of each image individually, including older ones.
• Clutter-Free Feed: Eliminate unnecessary clutter by displaying only your best and most inspiring images for the community to see.

When you're ready to share your images, simply click ‘Select’ at the top of your Personal Feed to choose specific images, then click ‘Make Public’ or ‘Make Private.’ You can also manage visibility settings from the Image Creation feed.

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How to Use Ultra Mode in Leonardo AI

Using the Phoenix Preset

1. Open the Image Generation Tool: Go to the Image Gen tool and select the Phoenix preset.
2. Switch to Ultra Mode: Change your Generation Mode to Ultra, then adjust any other settings as needed.
3. Generate the Image: Once your settings are ready, generate the image as usual.

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Note: Ultra Mode for Phoenix is specifically fine-tuned and cannot be adjusted like other resolution settings. For more control over the upscale process, consider generating the image in Quality mode first and then applying Ultra Mode afterwards (see below for details).

In the Image Creation Tool

1. Hover Over the Image: In the Image Creation tool, hover over the image you want to upscale and click the corresponding button.
2. Adjust Settings: Modify the Upscaler Style, Creativity Scale, and other settings as needed. The token cost will be displayed on the button.
3. Confirm and View: Click Upscale to confirm. Once complete, click the image and switch to the Ultra Upscaler version in the bottom left of the image viewer.

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In Personal Feed / Team Feed

1. Hover Over the Image: In your Personal or Team Feed, hover over the image you want to upscale and click the upscale button.
2. Adjust Settings: Adjust the Upscaler Style, Creativity Scale, and other settings. The token cost will be displayed before confirming.
3. Confirm and Switch Versions: Once the process is complete, click on the image and switch to the Ultra Upscaler version in the bottom left corner of the viewer.

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In the Universal Upscaler

1. Upload Your Image: In the Universal Upscaler, upload the image you wish to enhance. Select Ultra Mode if it hasn’t already been automatically chosen.
2. Customize Settings: Adjust the Upscaler Style, Upscale Multiplier, and Creativity Scale as needed. The token cost will be displayed.
3. Confirm and Download: Click Upscale to confirm. View the enhanced image by clicking it in the dock below, and download the result by using the button in the top right corner.

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Settings

When using Ultra-upscaling through the modal or the Universal Upscaler, you’ll have access to several customization options. These settings are not available when using the Ultra resolution mode within the Phoenix preset.

• Upscaler Style: You can choose between Artistic or Realistic styles. For 2D or stylized images, it’s recommended to use Artistic to achieve better results.
• Creativity Strength: This controls how much the AI deviates from the original image when adding detail. Higher values will result in more significant changes and additional creative details, altering the image from its initial form.
• Upscale Multiplier: This option allows you to determine the scale by which the image will be upscaled, affecting the final output size.

Advanced Settings

• Detail Contrast: Similar to HDR settings in other tools, this adjusts the contrast of fine details in the image. High levels of detail contrast can create an exaggerated effect, especially around object edges, which may appear unnatural if pushed too far (comparable to extreme sharpening in photo editing tools like Photoshop).
• Similarity: This setting controls how much the upscaled image resembles the original. When combined with Creativity Strength, you can balance between maintaining the original structure and allowing creative modifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ultra Mode Available for All Users?

Ultra Mode is available to users with an active subscription plan. Depending on the plan, users have different levels of access to the Ultra Upscaler feature. Free users may need to upgrade to a subscription to unlock Ultra Mode and its full range of functionalities.

What Are the Token Costs for Using Ultra Mode?

When using Ultra Mode in Phoenix or the Universal Upscaler, the cost is 4 tokens per Megapixel (MP) of the output resolution, rounded to the nearest token. The maximum cost is capped at 80 tokens for a 20MP image.
The token cost is displayed in the button before users confirm the upscale process.

Can Ultra Upscale Be Used When Relaxed Generations is Active?

Relaxed Generations is available for users on the Maestro plan and team users. This allows for unlimited or lower-cost upscaling, making it ideal for larger projects where multiple images need to be processed without exhausting token limits.

Are There Any Resolution Limits for Ultra Mode?

Images can be upscaled to a maximum of 20 Megapixels (20MP), which is the highest resolution available in Ultra Mode. This resolution is ideal for high-quality prints, billboards, and other large-format visuals.

What is the Difference Between Ultra Upscale, Universal Upscale, and Alchemy Upscale?

• Ultra Upscale: This is the most advanced method, offering the highest level of control and detail. Ultra Upscale is designed for images that require intricate texture, high-definition details, and refined artistic interpretation.
• Universal Upscale (Legacy Mode): The previous version of Universal Upscaler is slightly more simplified and includes input prompts to adjust the image. Legacy mode works well as a general upscaler but doesn’t offer the same level of detail as Ultra.
• Alchemy Upscale: Alchemy acts more as a refiner than a true upscaler. It provides minimal adjustments and is not as customizable as Ultra or Universal.

What Are the Use Cases for Ultra, Universal, and Alchemy Upscale?

• Ultra Upscale: Best suited for print, production-grade imagery, and images requiring intricate textural details. It’s also the top choice for highly stylized or detailed visual projects.
• Universal Upscale: Works well for digital media and high-resolution images meant for screens. It provides a good balance between speed and quality.
• Alchemy Upscale: Ideal for refining images quickly or making small adjustments without significant alterations to the original image’s style or resolution.

Is Ultra Mode available on the Leonardo API?

Yes, Ultra Mode is supported on the Leonardo API. To use it with Phoenix, refer to the article: Generate Images Using Leonardo Phoenix Model. For Universal Upscaler, see Upscale with Universal Upscaler. Ultra Mode is available across all API plans, including API Basic, Standard, Pro, and Custom Plans.

What is the primary function of Ultra Mode?

Ultra Mode allows users to generate larger and higher-quality images using the Phoenix preset with just a click. It also enables upscaling of images generated with other presets or uploaded by users1.

How do I use Ultra Mode with the Phoenix preset?

To use Ultra Mode, navigate to the Image Generation tool, select the Phoenix preset, switch your Generation Mode to Ultra, and adjust any other settings as desired before generating your image.

What are the recommended use cases for Ultra Upscale?

Ultra Upscale is ideal for print images requiring intricate detail, high-resolution digital media, and production-grade imagery. For quick refinements or slight restyling, Alchemy Upscale is suggested instead.

Can I customize the upscale settings in Ultra Mode?

While some settings are fixed in Ultra Mode for optimal results with Phoenix images, users can choose between different upscale styles (Artistic or Realistic) and adjust parameters like Creativity Strength and Upscale Multiplier for more control over the output.

What is the difference between Ultra Mode and other upscale methods?

Ultra Mode focuses on generating high-quality images with detailed textures suitable for professional use, while other methods like Alchemy Upscale serve more as image refiners without extensive customization options.