What’s New in Nero AI Image Upscaler 2027 (Release Notes – 29.5.3.0)

Image Upscaler 2027 Released!

Release Platform:

  • Official Website (Windows Installer) — v29.5.3.0 (Jun 25, 2026)
  • Microsoft Store — v3.1.2 (Jun 4, 2026)
  • Steam — v2.1.1 (Jun 1, 2026 )
  • macOS — v2.0.16 (Jun 19, 2026)

Note: Version numbers and release timing may vary across platforms due to individual store review processes.

Bigger. Sharper. Faster.

Meet the Next Generation of AI Image Upscaler

This release delivers one of the biggest upgrades to our AI Image Upscaler yet — bringing larger upscale capabilities, smarter clarity recovery, and dramatically improved batch productivity.

Whether you’re restoring old memories, improving blurry photos, or processing large creative projects, the new generation engine is built to help you do more in less time.


🚀 New 8× Upscaling

The new 8× upscale mode allows dramatically larger image enhancement while preserving texture, edges, and natural detail.

An 4K image can now be enlarged up to 32K resolution*, making it ideal for:

  • Large-format printing
  • Posters and banners
  • Professional design assets
  • Ultra high-resolution workflows

Compared to previous versions, the new engine delivers cleaner edges, better texture reconstruction, and improved detail stability.


🖼️ Ultra Large Output Support — Up to 1024 MP

This generation also introduces support for outputs up to 1024 megapixels.

The upgraded processing pipeline is optimized for extremely large images while maintaining:

  • Stable detail reconstruction
  • Better memory handling
  • Smoother large-scale processing
  • Improved export reliability

Perfect for creators working with:

  • Large canvas artwork
  • Commercial print assets
  • High-resolution AI creations
  • Professional production workflows

✨ New AI Models: Sharpen & Unblur

Different image problems require different AI solutions.

This release introduces two specialized enhancement models focused entirely on clarity recovery.

Sharpen

Designed for soft images that already contain details but lack crispness.

Sharpen improves:

  • Texture visibility
  • Edge definition
  • Fine-detail contrast
  • Overall image clarity

Great for:

  • Landscapes
  • Product photos
  • AI-generated artwork
  • Screenshots and graphics

Unblur

Built specifically for blurry images caused by:

  • Motion blur
  • Camera shake
  • Focus issues
  • Compression artifacts

Unblur intelligently reconstructs lost structure while keeping results natural and readable.

Ideal for:

  • Old phone photos
  • Blurry portraits
  • Moving subjects
  • Low-quality scanned images

⚡ Much Larger Batch Processing

This release also delivers a major productivity upgrade for power users.

Previous versions supported processing up to 20 images per batch.

Now, the new engine supports up to 100 images in a single run — a massive 5× increase in batch capacity.

That means:

  • Fewer interruptions
  • Less repetitive setup
  • Faster project completion
  • Better workflows for large image collections

Whether you’re restoring entire albums or enhancing content libraries, batch processing is now dramatically more efficient than before.

Combined with backend optimizations and improved processing pipelines, large-scale tasks now feel smoother, faster, and more stable.


🔧 Designed for Heavy Creative Workloads

This update is focused on helping creators push further with AI image enhancement.

We improved:

  • Maximum upscale capability
  • Detail reconstruction quality
  • Blur recovery accuracy
  • Large-scale processing workflows
  • Overall engine stability and efficiency

From casual photo restoration to professional creative production, this release gives you more power across every stage of the workflow.


Available Now

Update today to experience:

  • Massive 8× image enlargement
  • Dedicated Sharpen & Unblur AI models
  • 5× larger batch processing capacity
  • Faster and smoother large-project workflows

More images. More detail. Less waiting.

Get It Now 🛒

Nero Start release notes v.28.5.76.0

What’s new in this Nero Start update?

This update introduces a new Uninstall & Cleanup center inside My Nero Account. It helps you remove Nero apps faster — especially when you want to uninstall multiple apps or clean up older versions.

Nero Start: Uninstall & Cleanup Center

Where can I find “Uninstall & Cleanup”?

Open Nero Start → go to My products → select the new Uninstall & Cleanup tab.

What can Uninstall & Cleanup do?

With Uninstall & Cleanup you can:

  • Uninstall multiple Nero apps at once (batch uninstall)
  • Remove older versions in one go to keep your PC cleaner
  • Free up disk space faster by sorting apps by size and removing the ones you don’t need

Will uninstalling remove my personal files?

Uninstalling a Nero app removes the application from Windows. Your personal files (for example videos, photos, music, and documents) are not deleted.
If an app includes optional settings or cache data, those may be removed as part of the uninstall process.

What else is included in this update?

We also included usability improvements and bug fixes to make Nero Start more reliable.

How do I uninstall apps in batch?

See our How-to article: How to uninstall Nero apps in batch .

Nero Start release notes v.28.5.65.0

What’s new in this version?

  • New: Switch between Local (in-app) login and Online login anytime in Options
  • Improvements: Stability and usability updates, including smoother activation code entry

What is “Open browser to sign in” vs “Sign in within Nero Start”?

Nero Start now lets you choose how the sign-in screen opens:

  • Open browser to sign in: Sign in using your default web browser.
  • Sign in within Nero Start: Sign in directly inside Nero Start.

What’s the benefit of open browser to sign in?

When you sign in using Open browser to sign in, your sign-in status can be shared across Nero services that require account login – so you may not need to sign in again in other Nero experiences on the same device/browser environment, for example:

  • Nero Microsoft Store applications,
  • Nero’s official website,
  • Nero AI online services.

This cross-service sign-in experience is not available with Sign in within Nero Start.


How do I switch between different sign-in method?

You can switch anytime in Options, which is helpful if your preferred method works better on your system.

  1. Open Nero Start.
  2. Go to Options.
  3. Find Preferred sign-in method (or a similarly named setting).
  4. Select one option:
    • Open browser to sign in, or
    • Sign in within Nero Start
  5. Apply.

Nero Start release notes v.28.5.45.0

In recent updates, we’ve introduced several enhancements and improvements to make your experience smoother and more efficient. Here’s what’s new:

What’s new?

  • Solutions refreshed: Find help faster with StartSmart, How to articles, and Video tutorials — plus improved filters, sorting, and smarter search.
  • StartSmart improved: It’s now easier to launch the right Nero app for your task.
  • Fixes & stability improvements: General bug fixes and reliability improvements.

Learn more: How to use the new Solutions in Nero Start?

Nero MediaHome – release notes v.28.5.2.5 / v.28.0.1.5

Nero MediaHome – 2026 New Year Update Release Notes

This 2026 New Year Update release of Nero MediaHome introduces functional enhancements focused on usability, media organization, and extended processing capabilities. Several improvements are based on long-standing customer requests.


Photo and Metadata Enhancements

1-Click Editing of “Date Taken”

The Date Taken metadata of photos can now be triggered directly from the Info panel.

Edit "Date taken" for photo from Info Panel
Example: Edit “Date taken” for photo from Info Panel
  • Faster correction of incorrect or missing dates

  • Suitable for scanned images and imported photo collections


New Comment Field in the Info Panel

A new Comment field has been added to the Info panel.

Add comment for photo from Info Panel
Example: Add comment for photo from Info Panel
  • Enables users to add personal notes, stories, or descriptions

  • Supports long-term documentation of photo libraries


1-Click Handover to Nero AI Online Services

Photos can now be handed over with one click to Nero AI online services.

Send to Nero AI online to enhace photos
Example: Send to Nero AI online to enhance photos
  • Supports single photo enhancement

  • Supports batch photo enhancement

  • Provides access to advanced AI-based image processing

This integration allows users to benefit from powerful AI technology while continuing to manage their media within Nero MediaHome.


Slideshow Improvements

Slideshow Thumbnail Zoom Control

A zoom slider has been added to the slideshow thumbnail overview.

Slideshow Thumbnail Zoom Control
Example: Slideshow Thumbnail Zoom Control

  • Adjust thumbnail size for improved visibility

  • Simplifies selection and ordering of slideshow images

  • Especially useful for large or high-resolution collections


Music Playback and Export

Music Normalization

Nero MediaHome now supports music normalization.

turn on audio normalization
Example: turn on audio normalization
Normalize all audio files in Device Settings
Example: Normalize all audio files in Device Settings
  • Available during music list playback

  • Supported when exporting music to external devices

This optional feature helps achieve more consistent volume levels across different tracks.


Availability

All features listed above are included in the Nero MediaHome New Year Update release and are available for Nero MediaHome 2026, Nero Platinum 2026 and Nero Platinum subscribers.