Clarity has entered a new stage of development. Pterosoft Studio has published the application’s source code on GitHub, making the free local AI image upscaler an open-source project.
The official Windows installer has also moved to Patreon. Pterosoft Studio will no longer distribute Clarity through MediaFire.
These changes give users greater transparency while creating a clearer connection between the application, its development and the people supporting it.
Clarity’s Source Code Is Now Available on GitHub
Developers and technically curious users can now explore Clarity’s source code through its official GitHub repository.
Opening the project provides greater visibility into how the application works. Users can inspect its implementation, review changes and better understand its local AI-upscaling pipeline.
GitHub also provides a more suitable environment for reporting technical problems. Developers can document reproducible issues, discuss potential improvements and follow the project’s progress.
Community members may also propose code changes through GitHub. Pterosoft Studio can review those contributions before deciding whether to include them in future releases.
The project’s licence file defines the exact terms for using, modifying and redistributing the source code. Contributors should review those terms before working with the repository.
Why Open-Source Development Matters for Clarity
Clarity processes photographs, artwork, text and textures directly on the user’s PC. Images do not need to pass through an external cloud service.
Publishing the source code strengthens that privacy-focused approach. Users no longer need to rely exclusively on claims about local processing. Developers can inspect the relevant code themselves.
Open-source development can also help identify compatibility problems across different Windows systems and graphics hardware. Clarity uses DirectML acceleration, which allows it to run across a broad range of compatible GPUs.
Public development does not mean every proposed feature will automatically enter the application. Changes still require testing, review and maintenance. However, GitHub gives users a structured place to participate in that process.
Installer Downloads Have Moved from MediaFire to Patreon
Pterosoft Studio has also changed how it distributes Clarity’s compiled Windows installer.
New installer downloads are now hosted through the official Pterosoft Studio Patreon page. MediaFire will no longer serve as Clarity’s official download location.
Clarity remains free. Moving the installer to Patreon does not change the application into a paid product.
Patreon provides a central location for release announcements, installer files and development updates. It also gives users an opportunity to support continued development voluntarily.
Users who only want to download Clarity can still access the free installer. Those who find the application useful can choose to support Pterosoft Studio through Patreon.
GitHub and Patreon Serve Different Purposes
The new distribution structure separates development resources from compiled releases:
- GitHub hosts Clarity’s source code, technical documentation and development activity.
- Patreon hosts the official compiled Windows installer and release announcements.
- The Clarity website remains the central source of information about the application and its features.
Users who want to inspect or compile the project can visit GitHub. Those who want the standard ready-to-install version should use the official Patreon download.
Pterosoft Studio recommends avoiding unofficial mirrors and third-party reuploads. Unofficial files may be outdated or modified without authorization.
Clarity Remains Free and Fully Local
The change in distribution does not alter Clarity’s central purpose.
Clarity remains a free Windows application for AI upscaling and traditional image resizing. All image processing runs locally on the user’s computer.
The application does not require cloud-processing credits or a recurring subscription. Users retain control over their source images throughout the upscaling process.
Clarity supports several types of content:
- Photographs
- Text and scanned documents
- Digital artwork
- Game-development textures
- Interface and production assets
Alongside AI upscaling, the application includes point sampling, bilinear interpolation, bicubic interpolation and cubic B-spline resizing.
Version 1.1 Established a Smaller Foundation
The open-source release follows the recent launch of Clarity 1.1.
That update removed the obsolete SwinIR architecture and standardized the application around the more advanced DAT architecture.
Removing SwinIR reduced Clarity’s application size from 818 MB to 138 MB. It also lowered RAM usage from approximately 8 GB to 4 GB.
Version 1.1 introduced faster initialization and a redesigned interface. It also fixed a performance problem affecting the dedicated texture model.
These improvements created a smaller and more manageable foundation for future development. Publishing that foundation on GitHub now makes Clarity’s progress easier to follow.
A More Transparent Future for Clarity
Clarity began as a straightforward tool for local image upscaling. Its transition to open-source development expands that idea without changing its core principles.
The application remains free. Processing remains local. Users can now inspect the source code, report issues through GitHub and follow development more closely.
Moving installer downloads to Patreon also brings releases and voluntary financial support into one location. Contributions can help cover development, testing and maintenance while keeping the application accessible.
Pterosoft Studio will continue improving Clarity through future updates. Feedback, testing and responsible community contributions are welcome.
View the source code on GitHub