# Ashampoo ZOOM

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Enlarge photographs and selected image areas with SSSP scaling.

## Enlarge photos and selected details with ZOOM #2

**Ashampoo ZOOM #2** uses deep-learning-based SSSP image scaling to prepare larger versions of photographs. Crop a subject, set the output size, and compare the result before saving a copy for printing or presentation.

Enlarge photographs and selected image areas with SSSP scaling. Adjust dimensions, refine contours, and inspect results with comparison views.

## Choose the crop and target dimensions

Image cropping helps isolate the part you want to enlarge. Set a scaling factor or enter physical dimensions in centimeters, millimeters, inches, or picas. Size templates provide starting points for common output tasks.

For a wall print, choose the composition first and then check the intended print dimensions. For a presentation, review how the enlarged crop looks at the actual display size rather than judging only a small preview.

## Balance processing quality and calculation time

Five quality levels let you choose how much processing to apply. Integrated assistants provide information about settings, memory use, and calculation time to help assess the selected output.

Try a representative image before preparing a larger result. A higher quality setting is useful when its visual improvement suits the task; check the preview rather than selecting the strongest settings automatically.

## Refine contours and reduce artifacts

Blur correction, super-sampling, and gamma aliasing support contour refinement during enlargement. Artifact reduction provides another adjustment for small or heavily compressed JPEG images.

Inspect edges, fine textures, and smooth areas for unwanted effects. Strong correction can change the appearance of the source, so keep the original and compare more than one area before accepting the result.

## Adjust the appearance of the enlarged image

Image presets and photographic controls provide ways to adjust color, contrast, and brightness. Use a preset as a starting point and refine the settings to suit the photograph.

Keep the intended output in mind. A bright screen image may look different in print, and a dramatic contrast adjustment may hide subtle detail. Review the finished copy in the context where it will be used.

## Inspect the result with comparison views

The comparison view and magnifying glass help assess the original alongside the processed image. Check recognizable details such as hair, foliage, lettering, and straight edges instead of relying on the overall impression alone.

For text in a scan, increased size does not prove that a character was reconstructed correctly. Refer back to the source when accuracy matters.

## Choose scaling or batch conversion for your task

ZOOM #2 focuses on image enlargement and its quality controls. For repeated format conversion, resizing, or watermarking across folders, compare [Ashampoo Photo Converter 3](https://find-your-software.com/ashampoo/photo-converter-3/).

For organizing a photo collection and broader image editing, see [Ashampoo Photo Commander 27](https://find-your-software.com/ashampoo/photo-commander-27/). Choose the tool around the operation you need, and retain original files for future work.

## ZOOM #2 purchase options

Review the product and license details in the standard purchase section before continuing to checkout.

[View Ashampoo ZOOM #2 purchase options](https://find-your-software.com/ashampoo/zoom-2/#purchase).

## ZOOM #2 FAQ

### What is ZOOM #2 used for?

It enlarges photos and selected image areas using deep-learning-based scaling, with controls for size and appearance.

### Can I crop a photograph before enlarging it?

Yes. Crop the subject you want to use, then select the target size and check the resulting composition.

### Can I set physical dimensions for printing?

Yes. Dimensions can be entered in centimeters, millimeters, inches, or picas. Review the result for the intended print size.

### Are there different processing quality levels?

Yes. Five quality levels are available, with assistants for settings, memory use, and calculation time.

### Can it improve compressed JPEG images?

Artifact reduction and contour controls can help refine their appearance. Results depend on source quality and should be checked in the comparison view.

### Does enlargement recover every missing detail?

No. Processing cannot guarantee reconstruction of details that are absent from the source. Compare important features with the original.

### Is it the same as a batch photo converter?

Its focus is enlargement and scaling quality. See the [workflow comparison](https://find-your-software.com/ashampoo/zoom-2/#workflow) for other image-processing tasks.