The process of increasing the resolution and size of an image within Krita, a free and open-source digital painting application, is the subject of this discussion. This involves transforming an image with a smaller pixel count to one with a larger pixel count, effectively enlarging the visual data. As an example, a 500×500 pixel image might be enlarged to 1000×1000 pixels using various techniques available in the software.
Enhancing the dimensions of digital artwork offers several advantages. It allows for the creation of larger prints from smaller source images, potentially improving detail visibility. Historically, this was a cumbersome process often resulting in pixelation or blurring. Modern software tools, including Krita, implement advanced algorithms to mitigate these artifacts and preserve, or even enhance, image quality during enlargement.