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Archiver RGB

1xESRGANby Loganavter

A specialized model from the Archivist suite, specifically tuned for tackling heavy chromatic (color) noise and severe color channel degradation, often seen in Metrocolor films. Note: its capabilities overlap with the Rough model, but it is better suited for color-based artifacts.

This model is optimized for input resolutions between 720p and 1080p. Using it on significantly different resolutions may produce suboptimal results.

All Archivist models are trained on a custom dataset generated by a physics-based degradation simulator. Recommended Workflow: Use Archivist to fix physical defects, then pass the result through DRUNet (low strength) to stabilize.

Training details (6)
Date
2025-12-17
Dataset
Custom dataset (~1800 images) of classic cel animation (1940s-1980s) processed with the Project Degrader physics-based pipeline.
Dataset size
1800
Training iterations
193000
Training HR size
256
Training OTF
Yes

Model

Architecture
ESRGAN
Scale
1x
Size
48nf16nb
Color Mode

Rights

MIT
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