The image restoration space moves fast — new models ship almost monthly, and the “best” one depends on your priorities: quality, speed, control, or cost. This guide is refreshed against the live Pixazo catalog, so every model below is one you can call today through a single API. Here are the 4 leading image restoration models available on Pixazo right now.
One API, every model. Each model below runs on the same Pixazo endpoint — switch models by changing one parameter, with pay-as-you-go pricing and no per-provider contracts. Get a free API key →
Image Restoration models at a glance
| Model | Provider | What it’s best for |
|---|---|---|
| Flux | — | Cutting-edge AI image generation with Dev, Pro, and Schnell variants. |
| Real-ESRGAN | — | Advanced AI image restoration |
| Codeformer | — | Robust face restoration |
| GFPGAN | — | Restore images with AI. |
Quick picks
- Flux: Cutting-edge AI image generation with Dev, Pro, and Schnell variants.
- Real-ESRGAN: Advanced AI image restoration
- Codeformer: Robust face restoration
The 4 best image restoration models on Pixazo
1. Flux
Cutting-edge AI image generation with Dev, Pro, and Schnell variants. Available on the Pixazo API through one unified endpoint, so you can benchmark it against the others on your own inputs without changing your integration.
2. Real-ESRGAN
Advanced AI image restoration Available on the Pixazo API through one unified endpoint, so you can benchmark it against the others on your own inputs without changing your integration.
3. Codeformer
Robust face restoration Available on the Pixazo API through one unified endpoint, so you can benchmark it against the others on your own inputs without changing your integration.
4. GFPGAN
Restore images with AI. Available on the Pixazo API through one unified endpoint, so you can benchmark it against the others on your own inputs without changing your integration.
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Frequently asked questions
Which image restoration API is best in 2026?
It depends on your use case — Flux, Real-ESRGAN and Codeformer are among the strongest right now. Because every model here runs on one Pixazo endpoint, the fastest way to decide is to test them on your own inputs.
Can I switch between these models without changing my code?
Yes. Pixazo exposes every image restoration model through a single API — you change one model parameter, not your integration, and billing stays unified.
Are new models added automatically?
This list is refreshed from Pixazo’s live image restoration catalog, so newly launched models appear on the same endpoint as they go live.
How does pricing work?
Pay-as-you-go through one key, with no per-provider contracts. See the Image Restoration API page for current rates.
Model list sourced from the live Pixazo Image Restoration API catalog. Written by Deepak Joshi, reviewed by Abhinav Girdhar. Last updated July 2026.
Deepak Joshi
Author · Pixazo
Deepak writes about generative AI models, APIs, and the workflows teams use to ship them. Reviewed by Abhinav Girdhar.