> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.topazlabs.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.topazlabs.com/image-models/upscaling-and-enhancement/precision/standard-2.md).

# Standard 2

General-purpose model balancing detail, sharpness, and noise reduction.

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### Model Overview

Standard 2 is the general-purpose image upscaling model recommended for most photos and graphics. It delivers clean, reliable enlargement across a wide range of image types while maintaining true-to-input detail and structure.

### Best Use Cases

* **Everyday photo upscaling.** A dependable default for photos from phones, cameras, and the web.
* **Product and e-commerce images.** Clean, faithful enlargements for listings, catalogs, and marketing assets.
* **Print preparation.** Upscale images to print resolution without changing their character.
* **Mixed batches.** A safe single model for pipelines that process many image types.
* **Graphics with photographic content.** Banners, thumbnails, and composites that mix photos and design.

### Endpoint

`https://api.topazlabs.com/image/v1/enhance/async`

### Model Parameters

| Parameter               | Type      | Required / Default                           | Accepted values | Description                                                                                        |
| ----------------------- | --------- | -------------------------------------------- | --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `model`                 | `string`  | Required                                     | `"Standard V2"` | —                                                                                                  |
| `deblurStrength`        | `decimal` | <p>Optional<br>Default: <code>0.5</code></p> | `0.0` to `1.0`  | How strongly blur is reduced.                                                                      |
| `decompressionStrength` | `decimal` | <p>Optional<br>Default: <code>0.5</code></p> | `0.0` to `1.0`  | How strongly compression artifacts are removed.                                                    |
| `denoiseStrength`       | `decimal` | <p>Optional<br>Default: <code>0.5</code></p> | `0.0` to `1.0`  | How strongly noise is removed.                                                                     |
| `opacity`               | `decimal` | <p>Optional<br>Default: <code>1.0</code></p> | `0.0` to `1.0`  | Blends the result with a standard upscale of the original. Lower values keep more of the original. |

For request parameters shared by every image endpoint, see Request Parameters. The full schema is also available in our API Reference page.

### Model Pricing

**Standard 2** costs 1 credit per every 24 MP of generated output. The below table includes a list of common output resolutions with associated credit costs.

| Resolution | Typical Source       | Output MP | Credits |
| ---------- | -------------------- | --------- | ------- |
| 640×480    | VGA                  | 0.31      | 1       |
| 1280×720   | 720p                 | 0.92      | 1       |
| 1920×1080  | 1080p                | 2.07      | 1       |
| 2560×1440  | 1440p                | 3.69      | 1       |
| 3840×2160  | 4K UHD               | 8.29      | 1       |
| 4000×3000  | 12 MP phone          | 12.00     | 1       |
| 5472×3648  | 20 MP camera         | 19.96     | 1       |
| 6000×4000  | 24 MP camera         | 24.00     | 1       |
| 7680×4320  | 8K UHD               | 33.18     | 2       |
| 7952×5304  | 42 MP camera         | 42.18     | 2       |
| 8192×5464  | 45 MP camera         | 44.76     | 2       |
| 9504×6336  | 61 MP camera         | 60.22     | 3       |
| 11648×8736 | 100 MP medium format | 101.76    | 5       |

| Output MP | 1 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| --------- | - | - | - | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Credits   | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1  | 1  | 2  | 2  |

{% hint style="info" %}
For more accurate credit cost estimates, we recommend using our [Credit Calculator](https://developer.topazlabs.com/credit-calculator).
{% endhint %}

### Example Request

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="cURL" %}

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.topazlabs.com/image/v1/enhance/async" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $TOPAZ_API_KEY" \
  -F "image=@photo.jpg" \
  -F "model=Standard V2" \
  -F "denoiseStrength=0.5" \
  -F "deblurStrength=0.5"
```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="JavaScript" %}

```javascript
import fs from 'fs';
import FormData from 'form-data';

const form = new FormData();
form.append("image", fs.createReadStream("photo.jpg"));
form.append("model", "Standard V2");
form.append("denoiseStrength", "0.5");
form.append("deblurStrength", "0.5");

const response = await fetch("https://api.topazlabs.com/image/v1/enhance/async", {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': process.env.TOPAZ_API_KEY,
    ...form.getHeaders(),
  },
  body: form,
});

if (!response.ok) {
  throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status} ${await response.text()}`);
}

console.log(await response.json());
```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Python" %}

```python
import os
import requests

with open("photo.jpg", "rb") as image:
    response = requests.post(
        "https://api.topazlabs.com/image/v1/enhance/async",
        headers={"X-API-Key": os.environ["TOPAZ_API_KEY"]},
        files={"image": image},
        data={
            "model": "Standard V2",
            "denoiseStrength": "0.5",
            "deblurStrength": "0.5"
        },
    )

response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Limitations

This model accepts up to 256 MP input and output.

### Helpful Resources

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