Magpie
Upscale windowed games and apps with sharp modern filters.
Free alternative to Lossless Scaling
Screenshot from the project’s own README · tap to enlarge
Magpie is a lightweight tool for Windows that magnifies any windowed program to full screen or a larger size. It uses built-in advanced scaling filters like FSR, Anime4K, and CRT shaders to keep the image sharp and clear. This makes older games or low-resolution software look great on modern displays.
✓ Good for
Windows gamers playing older, low-resolution, or retro windowed titles.✕ Skip it if
People on Mac or Linux, or those playing modern 4K titles.How to start
- Download the release from GitHub.
- Launch Magpie and choose your scaling algorithm.
- Open your game and activate upscaling via hotkey.
Requires Windows 10 (v1903+) or Windows 11 and DirectX feature level 11.
Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide
FAQ
Is Magpie free?
Yes, Magpie is completely free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license, requiring no subscriptions or API keys.
Is Magpie safe to download?
It is open source (GPL-3.0 license) with 16,416 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-13. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.
Does Magpie work on Mac or Linux?
No, Magpie only works on Windows 10 (version 1903+) and Windows 11 with DirectX 11 support.
Compiled from the project README. 16,416 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License GPL-3.0 · Last update 2026-11-13