Hitpaw Image Enhancer

Enhance images and videos using HitPaw's AI enhancement API

HitPaw Image & Video Enhancer Skill

A powerful OpenClaw skill that integrates HitPaw's state-of-the-art AI enhancement technology for both images and videos. Enhance, upscale, restore, and denoise with multiple AI models.

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🎯 Features

Based on the official HitPaw API Documentation, this skill leverages industrial-grade AI models developed in-house by HitPaw's expert R&D team.

Core Strengths

• Quality: Industry-defining quality fit for professional use cases, from commercial photography to archival restoration
• Fidelity: Preserves the original details and identities in the source images, ensuring the output remains true to the input
• Efficiency: Optimized for low latency and high throughput, capable of processing distinct enhancement tasks at scale

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📸 Image Enhancement

According to the Image API Introduction, our image processing services offer world-class capabilities designed to handle a wide variety of restoration scenarios:

Key Capabilities

• Upscale: Output high-resolution images from low-resolution input files using standard or high-fidelity models
• Face Recovery: Ensure high-quality facial details, offering both "Clear" (soft/beauty) and "Natural" (textured/realistic) restoration options
• Sharpen & Denoise: Bring images into focus by removing blur and sensor noise while preserving the original structure
• Generative Restoration: Leverage Diffusion technology to reconstruct details in severely degraded portraits or general images

Model Classes

The Image API offers two classes of AI models to suit different needs:

• Standard Models: Fast and efficient, prioritizing preserving original fidelity and details. Recommended for most professional and general restoration use cases
• Generative Models: Utilize Stable Diffusion to produce the highest quality outputs, capable of "imagining" missing details. Ideal for extremely low-quality inputs where traditional upscaling fails

Standard Models

As detailed in the Available Models documentation:

Model	Multiplier	Description	Best For
general_2x / general_4x	2x / 4x	General Enhance Model	General photos, landscapes
face_2x / face_4x	2x / 4x	Portrait Model (Clear)	Soft/beauty style portrait enhancement
face_v2_2x / face_v2_4x	2x / 4x	Portrait Model (Natural)	Natural/realistic portrait enhancement
high_fidelity_2x / high_fidelity_4x	2x / 4x	High Fidelity Model	Professional photography, conservatively upscaling high-quality sources
sharpen_denoise_1x	1x	Sharp Denoise Model	Aggressive denoising with sharpening
detail_denoise_1x	1x	Detail Denoise Model	Gentle denoising with texture preservation

Generative Models

Powered by Stable Diffusion technology:

Model	Multiplier	Description	Best For
generative_portrait_1x/2x/4x	1x/2x/4x	Generative Portrait Model	Extremely low-quality portraits, "re-imagines" details
generative_1x/2x/4x	1x/2x/4x	Generative Enhance Model	Heavily compressed or very low-resolution general images

Technical Highlights:

• Generative models excel at texture generation and sharpening
• They can fill in missing details that traditional upscalers cannot recover
• Ideal for restoration tasks where source data is severely degraded

Example Image Use Cases

# General photo upscaling (landscape, architecture)
enhance-image -u landscape.jpg -m general_4x -o hd_landscape.jpg

# Portrait beautification (soft skin)
enhance-image -u selfie.jpg -m face_4x -o portrait_beautified.jpg

# Professional archival restoration (natural look)
enhance-image -u old_photo.png -m face_v2_2x -o restored.png --keep-exif

# Denoise grainy low-light photo
enhance-image -u night_photo.jpg -m sharpen_denoise_1x -o clean.jpg

# Generative reconstruction for severely degraded image
enhance-image -u blurry_face.jpg -m generative_portrait_2x -o ai_face.jpg

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🎬 Video Enhancement

According to the Video API Introduction, our video processing services provide industrial-grade solutions for restoring and upscaling video content:

Key Capabilities

• Video Upscale: Convert SD or HD footage to 4K Ultra HD clarity using deep convolution and feature learning technologies
• Portrait Restoration: Specialized models to detect, stabilize, and enhance faces in video streams, removing motion blur and noise while maintaining identity
• General Restoration: A comprehensive solution based on GAN technology to de-noise, de-blur, and enhance details in general video content
• Generative Reconstruction: Utilizing Stable Diffusion for video to reconstruct textures and details in extremely low-quality footage

Core Pillars

• Temporal Stability: Unlike image-only models, our video engines ensure smooth transitions between frames, eliminating flickering and jitter
• Clarity: Recovering fine details and removing compression artifacts common in streaming or legacy media
• Performance: Optimized inference times to handle heavy video processing workloads efficiently

Model Classes

• Restoration & Upscale (Standard): Models like Ultra HD and General Restore focus on cleaning up the footage and increasing resolution without altering the fundamental content. They rely on pixel-perfect accuracy and temporal consistency
• Generative Video: Uses advanced logic-based reconstruction. Designed for "impossible" restoration tasks where the source video lacks sufficient data, generating realistic textures and details to fill the gaps

Available Video Models

From the Video Models Documentation:

Model	Description	Use Case
ultrahd_restore_2x	Ultra HD Model	High-definition upscale; natural-looking 1080p→4K
general_restore_1x / 2x / 4x	General Restore Model	General video restoration, de-noising, de-blurring
portrait_restore_1x / 2x	Portrait Restore Model	Multi-face restoration with temporal stability
face_soft_2x	Video Face Soft Model	Facial beautification with consistent appearance
generative_1x	Generative Video Model	Extreme restoration of heavily degraded footage

Technical Highlights:

• Generates realistic textures and eliminates flickering via multi-frame SD architecture
• Handles heavy compression, high-ISO noise, and complex motion blur
• Maintains identity consistency across frames

Example Video Use Cases

# Convert old 720p footage to 4K
enhance-video -u old_clip.mp4 -m ultrahd_restore_2x -r 3840x2160 -o 4k_remastered.mp4

# Restore grainy, noisy home video
enhance-video -u home_movie.avi -m general_restore_2x -r 1920x1080 -o cleaned.mp4

# Beautify faces in vlog/interview
enhance-video -u interview.mp4 -m face_soft_2x -r 1920x1080 -o soft_faces.mp4

# Stabilize and restore old family footage with multiple faces
enhance-video -u family_reunion.mov -m portrait_restore_2x -r 1920x1080 -o restored.mp4

# Generative AI restoration for severely degraded source
enhance-video -u heavily_compressed.mp4 -m generative_1x -r 1920x1080 -o regenerated.mp4

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🚀 Why Choose HitPaw API?

Industry-Leading Quality: Professional-grade output suitable for commercial photography, archival restoration, and broadcast-quality video remastering

Unparalleled Fidelity: Strictly retains original details and subject identity, ensuring outputs remain true to inputs

Comprehensive Model Catalog: 16 specialized models covering virtually every restoration scenario

Scalable Performance: Optimized for low-latency, high-throughput workloads

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📊 Quick Reference

Image Model Selection Guide

Scenario	Recommended Model
General photo upscale	general_2x or general_4x
Portrait beautification	face_2x or face_4x
Portrait natural look	face_v2_2x or face_v2_4x
Professional archival	high_fidelity_2x / high_fidelity_4x
Grainy low-light	sharpen_denoise_1x
Subtle denoise	detail_denoise_1x
Severely degraded	generative_portrait_* or generative_*

Video Model Selection Guide

Scenario	Recommended Model
SD → 4K upscale	ultrahd_restore_2x
General cleanup	general_restore_2x
Interview/vlog beautification	face_soft_2x
Old home movies (multiple faces)	portrait_restore_2x
Severely compressed/ degraded	generative_1x

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Installation

clawhub install hitpaw-image-enhancer

Configuration

Set your HitPaw API key:

export HITPAW_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

Or create a .env file in your OpenClaw workspace:

HITPAW_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Get your API key at: https://playground.hitpaw.com/

Test the API directly in the browser: HitPaw Playground →

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📸 Examples & Gallery

Note: All screenshots below are from official HitPaw website (hitpaw.com), showcasing real enhancement results. Place additional examples in the images/ folder.

Image Enhancement Examples

General Upscale (2x/4x)

From official HitPaw documentation:

Before	After

Demonstrates general image enhancement and upscaling capabilities

Use case: Landscape photos, architecture, general photography

Unblur / Motion Blur Removal

Before	After

Shows blur removal and sharpening effects

Use case: Action shots, low-light photos, camera shake recovery

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🎬 Video Enhancement Gallery

Video screenshots coming soon. Currently using placeholder references.

Scenario	Original Frame	Enhanced Frame
General Upscale (1080p → 4K)
Portrait Restoration
Denoise & Cleanup

See images/README.md for screenshot guidelines and recommended sources.

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📊 Model Comparison Examples

Face Enhancement: Clear vs Natural

Clear (Soft/Beauty)	Natural (Realistic)

• Face Clear Model: Soft skin, beautification style
• Face Natural Model: Preserves natural texture and pores

Generative vs Standard Models

Standard (general_4x)	Generative (generative_portrait_2x)

• Standard models: Fast, preserves original details
• Generative models: Reconstructs missing details, ideal for severely degraded inputs

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IMAGE COMMAND

Usage: enhance-image

Command Line Options

Option	Type	Default	Description
--url, -u	string	required	URL of the image to enhance
--output, -o	string	output.jpg	Output file path
--model, -m	string	general_2x	Image model (see below)
--extension, -e	string	.jpg	Output extension (.jpg, .png, .webp)
--dpi	number	original	Target DPI for metadata
--keep-exif	boolean	false	Preserve EXIF data from original
--poll-interval	number	5	Polling interval in seconds
--timeout	number	300	Maximum wait time in seconds

Available Image Models

Model	Multiplier	Best For	DPI Support
general_2x / general_4x	2x / 4x	General photos, landscapes	✅
face_2x / face_4x	2x / 4x	Portrait & face enhancement	✅
face_v2_2x / face_v2_4x	2x / 4x	Improved face model	✅
high_fidelity_2x / high_fidelity_4x	2x / 4x	High quality preservation	✅
sharpen_denoise_1x	1x	Denoise & sharpen	✅
detail_denoise_1x	1x	Detail preservation	✅
generative_1x/2x/4x	—	Generative Enhance Model	❌

Examples

# Simple 2x upscale with general model
enhance-image -u photo.jpg -o enhanced.jpg -m general_2x

# Face enhancement 4x
enhance-image -u portrait.jpg -m face_4x -o portrait_4x.jpg --keep-exif

# High fidelity with custom DPI
enhance-image -u old-photo.png -m high_fidelity_2x -dpi 300 -o hd.png

# Batch processing
for img in *.jpg; do
  enhance-image -u "$img" -o "upscaled/$img" -m general_4x
done

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VIDEO COMMAND

Usage: enhance-video

⚠️ Important Notes

• Resolution is required (--resolution or -r). Must be in WIDTHxHEIGHT format (e.g., 1920x1080).
• Ensure target resolution does not exceed max output resolution (36 MP total pixels) per API limits.
• Video processing can take minutes to hours depending on length. Use --timeout to extend if needed.
• Input video must be at a publicly accessible URL (local files not directly supported).

Command Line Options

Option	Type	Default	Description
--url, -u	string	required	URL of the video to enhance
--output, -o	string	output.mp4	Output file path
--model, -m	string	general_restore_2x	Video model (see below)
--resolution, -r	string	required	Target resolution in WxH (e.g., 1920x1080)
--original-resolution	string	—	Original resolution (e.g., 1280x720) - optional
--extension, -e	string	.mp4	Output extension (.mp4, .mov, .avi)
--fps	number	—	Target FPS (preserves original if omitted)
--keep-audio	boolean	true	Preserve audio track
--poll-interval	number	10	Polling interval in seconds
--timeout	number	600	Maximum wait time in seconds

Available Video Models

Model	Description	Use Case
general_restore_1x / 2x / 4x	General video restoration	General upscaling
face_soft_2x	Face-softening enhancement	Portrait videos
portrait_restore_1x / 2x	Portrait restoration	Face-focused content
ultrahd_restore_2x	Ultra HD upscaling	Highest quality upscale
generative_1x	Generative fill	AI-powered restoration

Examples

# Upscale to 1080p using general_restore_2x
enhance-video -u input.mp4 -o output_1080p.mp4 -m general_restore_2x -r 1920x1080

# Upscale to 4K with specific original resolution
enhance-video -u clip.mov -o 4k.mov -m general_restore_4x -r 3840x2160 --original-resolution 1920x1080

# Denoise with portrait model
enhance-video -u portrait_video.avi -m portrait_restore_2x -r 1920x1080 -o clean_portrait.mp4

# Add color to B&W (if generative model supports)
enhance-video -u bw_vintage.mp4 -m generative_1x -r 1920x1080 -o colorized.mp4

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Coin Consumption

Image Enhancement

• 2x/4x models: ~75 coins per image
• 1x models: ~50 coins per image
• Generative models: ~100+ coins per image

Video Enhancement

Coin costs depend on video length, model, and resolution. Approximate rates:

• Upscale models: ~200-400 coins per minute
• Restoration models: ~150-300 coins per minute

Always check current rates at: https://playground.hitpaw.com/

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Error Handling

Common errors and solutions:

Error	Cause	Fix
Invalid API key	Wrong or expired key	Update HITPAW_API_KEY
Insufficient coins	Account balance too low	Top up at HitPaw Playground
Unsupported model	Model name typo or not available	Check model table above
Invalid extension	Output format not supported	Use .jpg/.png/.webp for images; .mp4/.mov/.avi for videos
Invalid video URL	URL not publicly accessible	Ensure video is reachable via HTTPS
Input/target resolution over limit	Exceeds 36 MP total pixels (e.g., 7680x4320 = ~33 MP)	Reduce resolution
Video duration over limit	Video longer than 1 hour	Trim video first
Rate limit exceeded	Too many requests	Wait and retry with exponential backoff
Video processing failed	Corrupt video or unsupported codec	Try different input format or re-encode

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Error Codes

The API returns structured error codes. Always check both HTTP status and the error_code field.

General Errors

error_code	HTTP Status	Message
100400000	400	No access
100400001	400	Invalid URL
100400002	400	Bad Request
100401000	401	Token is expired
100403000	403	Invalid request parameters
100403001	403	Access denied
100403002	403	You don't have permission to access this resource
100429000	429	Too many requests, please try again later
100500000	500	Internal error
100500001	500	Database error
100500002	500	Cache error
100500003	500	Failed to create file
100500004	500	Signature verification failed
100500005	500	Configuration error
100500006	500	Unknown error
100500007	500	Operation timeout

API-Specific Errors

error_code	HTTP Status	Message
110400000	400	api_key is not valid
110400002	400	The task does not exist
110400003	400	The task failed, please try again
110400005	400	The model is not supported, please try again
110400007	400	The extension is not valid
110400008	400	The video URL is not valid
110400009	400	The input resolution is over limit
110400010	400	The target resolution is over limit
110400011	400	The video duration is over limit
110402000	402	The coins are not enough
110402001	402	The coins are not enough
110402004	402	The Demo try times exceeded

Error Response Format

{
  "error_code": 110400000,
  "message": "api_key is not valid"
}

Rate Limiting

• The API implements rate limiting to ensure fair usage
• Error code 100429000 will be returned if you exceed the rate limit
• Implement exponential backoff in your retry logic

Best Practices

Polling for Job Status

• Poll the /api/task-status endpoint at reasonable intervals (recommended: every 5–10 seconds)
• Implement exponential backoff for failed requests
• Set a maximum number of polling attempts to avoid infinite loops
• Check status values: CONVERTING (keep polling), COMPLETED (success), ERROR (failed)

Error Handling

• Always check the HTTP status code AND error_code in the response
• Implement retry logic for transient errors (5xx errors)
• Do NOT retry 4xx client errors without first fixing the request
• Log error responses for debugging

Resource Limits

• Images: Max input resolution 70 MP (Enhancement/Denoise) / 34 MP (Generative); Max output 432 MP (Enhancement/Denoise)
• Videos: Max output 36 MP total pixels; Duration 0.5s – 1 hour
• Verify file extension validity before submitting

API Key Management

• Store API keys securely using environment variables
• Never commit API keys to version control
• Rotate API keys periodically

File URL Requirements

• Ensure image and video URLs are publicly accessible
• Use HTTPS URLs
• Use Pre-sign OSS Upload for unreliable URLs: https://developer.hitpaw.com/common/oss-presign-put-api

Technical Details

API Compatibility

This skill implements the official HitPaw API as documented:

• Base URL: https://api-base.hitpaw.com
• Image endpoint: POST /api/photo-enhancer
• Video endpoint: POST /api/video-enhancer
• Status endpoint: POST /api/task-status

Both endpoints return a job_id. Use the status endpoint to poll until COMPLETED, then download from res_url.

Polling Strategy

• Images: default poll every 5s, timeout 300s (5 min)
• Videos: default poll every 10s, timeout 600s (10 min)
• Implement exponential backoff when encountering 5xx errors or rate limit (429)

For longer videos, increase --timeout as needed (e.g., --timeout 3600 for 1 hour).

Resolution & Format Limits

Image Model Specs:

Model Category	DPI Support	Max Input	Max Output	Formats
Enhancement & Denoise (general_*, face_*, high_fidelity_*, *_denoise_*)	✅	70 MP	432 MP	bmp, jpeg, jpg, png, jfif, tga, tiff, webp, heif
Generative (generative_*, generative_portrait_*)	❌	34 MP	34 MP	Same formats

Video Model Specs:

Property	Limit
Max Input Resolution	No limit
Max Output	36 MP total pixels
Duration	0.5 seconds – 1 hour
Input Formats	dv, mlv, m2ts, m2t, m2v, nut, ser, 3g2, 3gp, asf, avi, divx, f4v, flv, h261, h263, m4v, mkv, mov, mp4, mpeg, mpeg4, mpg, mxf, ogv, rm, rmvb, webm, wmv, gif
Output Formats	mp4, mov, mkv, m4v, avi, gif

Examples: 3840×2160 = 8.3 MP ✅, 7680×4320 = 33.2 MP ✅, 8192×4608 = 37.7 MP ❌

For videos, resolution is required. Choose based on your needs:

• Keep original size? Set resolution to original dimensions (use --original-resolution for better quality).
• Upscale? Multiply original width/height by factor (2x, 4x).
• Downscale? Rare but possible; just specify smaller dimensions.

Audio Preservation

By default, enhance-video keeps the audio track (--keep-audio, default true). Use --no-keep-audio to strip audio.

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Support

• Image API Docs: https://developer.hitpaw.com/image/API-reference
• Video API Docs: https://developer.hitpaw.com/video/API-reference
• Playground: https://playground.hitpaw.com/
• Contact: [e-mail]

This skill is an unofficial integration with HitPaw API. You must have a valid API key and comply with HitPaw's terms. The skill author is not responsible for any charges incurred.

License

MIT © HitPaw-Official