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5 mistakes when upscaling images - and how to recognize them before printing

When I upscale and then look at it on my phone, it looks good, but when I print it, it doesn't. Most people only check in full screen mode. Here are 5 common mistakes, ranked by the level of disturbance. Mistake 1 — Choose one mode for all When I usually have a family photo: portraits, landscapes, documents, group photos. These four types require four different processing methods. Using one mode for all will definitely mess up at least two types…

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An article discusses common mistakes people make when enhancing and upscaling old photos. The mistakes include using the same settings for all types of photos, not cleaning the image before enlarging it, and enlarging it too many times. Additionally, people often evaluate the image in a reduced size mode, and over-sharpen the image, resulting in an unnatural look.

To avoid these mistakes, the article recommends choosing the right settings for each type of photo, cleaning the image before enlarging, and using a limited number of enlargements.

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