ENHANCE | How to Use Super Resolution Mode in Lightroom Classic #2MinuteTutorial

Introduction

Have you ever found yourself wishing for a super high-resolution image, only to realize how expensive high-resolution cameras can be, like the Sony A7R V? Well, worry no more! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the steps to double or even quadruple the resolution of your photos using Lightroom Classic. Let’s dive in!

Why Increase Image Resolution?

There are several reasons you might want to enhance the resolution of your images. For instance, you may wish to crop your photo without losing quality, as pixelation can be an issue when uploading online or printing large formats. Personally, I often enhance resolution to ensure quality prints, especially for larger sizes like A3.

Getting Started

In this example, I’ll work with a lovely photo of wedding rings that I captured recently. The couple has requested a large print, and while the original image is already high-quality—8192 by 5467 pixels, approximately 45 megapixels from my Canon EOS R5—I'll be using the super-resolution feature to upscale it further.

Steps to Enhance Your Photo

Open Lightroom Classic and navigate to the photo you want to enhance.
Right-click on the image and choose the option labeled Enhance.
A dialog box will pop up, offering two options:
- Raw Details: This option increases the resolution by 2x.
- Super Resolution: This option doubles the resolution both laterally and vertically, resulting in a 4x increase in resolution.
By default, Denoise will be turned on, but you can turn this off if you prefer.
After confirming your selection (either Raw Details or Super Resolution), click Enhance. Lightroom will utilize its AI capabilities to analyze the image and upsample it.

Your estimated time for processing will appear (usually around 8 seconds), after which the software will execute the enhance function, intelligently duplicating pixels to ensure high-quality results with minimal artifacts.
Once the processing is complete, head back to your library. You’ll find an enhanced version of your image alongside the original.

For example, if the original image measured 8192x5467 pixels, the new image will now measure 16,384 by 10,928 pixels—effectively quadrupling the resolution.
Zoom in to inspect the quality. Although you might notice some minor RGB issues when zoomed in excessively, these imperfections will generally go unnoticed at standard viewing distances.

By following these simple steps, you can easily enhance the resolution of your photos using Lightroom Classic.

Keyword

Lightroom Classic
Super Resolution
Image Enhancement
High-resolution photos
Print Quality
AI Processing
Wedding Photography
Resolution Increase

FAQ

Q1: What is Super Resolution in Lightroom Classic?
A1: Super Resolution is a feature in Lightroom Classic that allows users to increase the resolution of an image by four times, using advanced AI processing to enhance quality without introducing artifacts.

Q2: Why would I want to increase the resolution of my image?
A2: Increasing image resolution is useful for cropping images without losing quality, printing larger photos, or simply improving digital display quality.

Q3: Can I use Super Resolution on any image type?
A3: Super Resolution can be applied to raw images in Lightroom Classic. It's most effective on high-quality images where detail enhancement is desired.

Q4: Will enhancing an image always improve its quality?
A4: While Super Resolution aims to enhance quality, results may vary based on the original image's quality and content. Minor artifacts can occur, but they are generally minimal.

Q5: Is Super Resolution feature available in other software?
A5: Similar upscaling features are available in other photo editing software, but the exact functionality may differ, and not all will offer the same AI capabilities as Lightroom Classic.