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# Get Started with AI Upscaling

Unlock the power of Pictor’s Ultra Render AI to enhance your 3D renders and upscale any images in just a few simple steps:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>                     Step 01</td><td><a href="/files/U1ox6VXdyhMmCMiPDVwR">/files/U1ox6VXdyhMmCMiPDVwR</a></td><td><a href="https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#create-pictor-account">https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#create-pictor-account</a></td></tr><tr><td>                      Step 02</td><td><a href="/files/sB3B8sJRil6XdW7pTWiC">/files/sB3B8sJRil6XdW7pTWiC</a></td><td><a href="https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#connect-crypto-wallet">https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#connect-crypto-wallet</a></td></tr><tr><td>                      Step 03</td><td><a href="/files/8uw4ODvlcR74mHOId3sb">/files/8uw4ODvlcR74mHOId3sb</a></td><td><a href="https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#add-funds">https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#add-funds</a></td></tr><tr><td>                      Step 04</td><td><a href="/files/vRXqwTLOD6OCLvk7PL6a">/files/vRXqwTLOD6OCLvk7PL6a</a></td><td><a href="https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#create-upscaling-job">https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#create-upscaling-job</a></td></tr><tr><td>                     Step 05</td><td><a href="/files/7Wds5DA0kX8XKkTwOFUx">/files/7Wds5DA0kX8XKkTwOFUx</a></td><td><a href="https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#monitor-upscaling-progress">https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#monitor-upscaling-progress</a></td></tr><tr><td>                     Step 06</td><td><a href="/files/Of3l8EZYcJ7dQeFm6Z8R">/files/Of3l8EZYcJ7dQeFm6Z8R</a></td><td><a href="https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#download-results">https://docs.pictor.network/docs/participants/creators/get-started/get-started-with-ai-upscaling#download-results</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Create Pictor Account <a href="#create-pictor-account" id="create-pictor-account"></a>

Go to [cloud.pictor.network](https://cloud.pictor.network/) and select from several supported services such as **Google, X**, **Apple, or Worldcoin**.

1. Select your preferred option to **create** a Pictor account.
2. Then, **log in** to your account.

<figure><img src="/files/hYd7zARUvix1PV5B0uJS" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Connect Crypto Wallet <a href="#connect-crypto-wallet" id="connect-crypto-wallet"></a>

{% hint style="info" %}
Currently, Pictor provides two payment options: **Crypto** and **Fiat Money**.

* To pay for network services using Crypto, you need to connect a Crypto Wallet to your Pictor account.
* If you prefer to pay with Fiat Money, you can skip the '*Connect Crypto Wallet*' step. &#x20;
  {% endhint %}

1. Choose the <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Connect Wallet`**</mark> button at the upper right.
2. Select a supported wallet.
3. Connect your wallet to your Pictor account.

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After the wallet is connected successfully, it will display right next to your profile icon like this:

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### Add Funds <a href="#add-funds" id="add-funds"></a>

The Pictor payment system is **deposit-based**, meaning you must add funds to your accounts before submitting an upscaling job. Pictor supports two payment methods: Crypto and Fiat Money.

#### Add Funds in Crypto <a href="#deposit-in-crypto" id="deposit-in-crypto"></a>

1. Click on your profile icon in the upper right corner and choose <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Recharge`**</mark>.
2. In the '*Add PICTOR tokens'* page, enter the deposit amount.
3. Click <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Copy address`**</mark> or scan the <mark style="color:yellow;">**`QR code`**</mark> with your wallet and send payment.
4. Click <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Confirm Payment`**</mark> after sending to verify the transaction.

<figure><img src="/files/RY3T6mmIWT1xTzoQe1Jo" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Add Funds in Fiat Money <a href="#deposit-in-fiat-money" id="deposit-in-fiat-money"></a>

1. Click on your profile icon in the upper right corner and choose <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Recharge`**</mark>.
2. In the '*Add $ credits'* page, choose either the **Onepay, PayPal, Banking, or Stripe** method.
3. Enter the deposit amount.
4. Click <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Deposit`**</mark>.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Note: Adding funds in the fiat money method will work soon.
{% endhint %}

### Create Upscaling Job <a href="#create-upscaling-job" id="create-upscaling-job"></a>

1. Go to the **ULTRA RENDER AI** portal.

<figure><img src="/files/fJaQ0L9om0xYlE0kXSz7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. Choose the upscaling service you want to use and click <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Upscale Now`**</mark>.

<figure><img src="/files/wnaF4Te1JVSjN0VPcG8K" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Choose the <mark style="color:yellow;">**`New Upscaling Job`**</mark> button.

<figure><img src="/files/lex7tI95jJNcOGHVpSnQ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

A  page shows the **How It Works** guide with 5 simple steps: choose the <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Continue`**</mark> button.

<figure><img src="/files/4XgwPmhEq0TzctKVR2t4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. **Upload** your image file(s) or folder(s).

On the '*Source Selection'* page, choose <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Upload`**</mark> your image(s) by folder or file.

<figure><img src="/files/eelNc9iPrtztehz5GIc1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Then, select the uploaded files, and click <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Next Step`**</mark>.

<figure><img src="/files/t51Xe3lzMLr1WjxxTw7G" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

5. Configure **Upscale Settings**

* **Upscale Job Information**: Add a Job name and Job comment
* **Parameter Settings**: Select Upscale factor, Output format, and Image type
* **Image Type**: Choose between General, Places, People, Digital art, or Text
* **Advanced Setting**: Configure Timeout alert, Timeout stop

Then, click <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Next Step`**</mark>.

<figure><img src="/files/YVkZJpnQxJey26RZAZy7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

6. Configure **Network Settings**

* Select the **Worker Location**
* Select the **Hardware Configuration**: GPU manufacturer, GPU model, GPU number, and RAM
* Select **Pricing Tier**: Tier 3 – Trusted Partners, Tier 2 – Prioritize productivity, Tier 1 – Cost optimization, or NO TIER.

Then, click <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Next Step`**</mark>.

<figure><img src="/files/gCfbHBuanp5AhT7XdP6A" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

7. Configure **Payment Settings**

Select either **PICTOR tokens** or **USD** to pay for the upscaling service.

And, choose <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Next Step`**</mark>.

<figure><img src="/files/NzSi2B63VjurerQMt1KA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

8. Check the **Summary** page&#x20;

Review and confirm your job settings and configurations. Then, click the <mark style="color:yellow;">**`Create Job`**</mark> button to submit your job.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/Wlpme79Md3n8iKXPyrEn" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Monitor Upscaling Progress <a href="#monitor-upscaling-progress" id="monitor-upscaling-progress"></a>

You can track your upscaling jobs in real time with a detailed breakdown of each image status (queued, processing, or succeeded).

<figure><img src="/files/qKZERkIqb8Tfiqdcrprd" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Review Results <a href="#review-results" id="review-results"></a>

Once an image has been upscaled, you can review the results and choose to accept it or re-upscale it to better suit your needs.

<figure><img src="/files/0q6t0UGc0ZRmZWpyMmdh" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Download Results <a href="#download-results" id="download-results"></a>

After the upscaling job is completed and you have accepted it, you can download the final results directly to your devices.

<figure><img src="/files/n9kyhzXm7q83uykQ4vQo" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>