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Release notesAugust 11, 2026

Refocused 1.0.2 — a rebuilt Windows installer, faster Regenerate-Q, and prebuilt engines

Refocused 1.0.2 is out now for all platforms. This release focuses on getting you from download to first upscale faster — especially on Windows — plus a meaningful speed-up for our flagship model.

A rebuilt Windows installer

The Windows installer has been rebuilt:

  • Redesigned interface. A branded, step-by-step setup flow.
  • Accurate download progress. The app and model packages now report actual download progress rather than an indeterminate progress bar.
  • Detailed install status. Each stage of extraction and setup is reported as it runs.
  • Improved error handling. If a download fails, the installer stops with a clear error and offers an offline ZIP installer as an alternative, instead of leaving a partial installation.

Faster Regenerate-Q with INT8

Regenerate-Q — our flagship two-stage generative upscaler — now ships with INT8-quantized engine builds on both Apple Silicon and NVIDIA platforms. Quantization cuts memory use and speeds up the generative stage, which especially helps on lower-VRAM GPUs.

Prebuilt model engines

Building model engines locally takes time and a beefy machine. 1.0.2 introduces prebuilt engines: download ready-to-run engine bundles for your hardware directly from the Model Library, or during first-run setup. No local build step required.

Choose your install size

The download page now offers install tiers: grab the app on its own, or bundle the essential models so you're ready to enhance the moment installation finishes.

Smaller improvements

  • Clearer first-run screen: it's now obvious that the free trial is tied to your account and how to access it.
  • Fixed a frame-interpolation issue on NVIDIA builds.
  • Better handling of low-RAM configurations on Windows.

To update, download the latest build from the install page — or, if you're already on 1.0.1, use the in-app updater in Settings.

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