# Finding Artwork

## Searching Covers

!!! tip
	Install [qsniyg/maxurl](https://github.com/qsniyg/maxurl) to automatically find links for high quality images when browsing the web.

It is recommended to use the [MH Covers](https://covers.musichoarders.xyz/) cover search engine, which searches from a wide array of online streaming services, music stores and databases.

## Enlargening Covers

If an image of sufficient size cannot be found try upscaling an existing image with [Real-ESRGAN](https://github.com/xinntao/Real-ESRGAN) or [waifu2x](https://github.com/nihui/waifu2x-ncnn-vulkan).

!!! tip
	* For best results with Real-ESRGAN use the `realesrgan-x4plus-anime` model for anime and `realesrgan-x4plus` for photos.
	* For best results with waifu2x enable TTA and use the `upconv_7_anime` model for anime and `upconv_7_photo` for photos.
	* Both can also be used to remove blur.

## Squarefying Covers

If a square image cannot be found try making the closest available image square.

Ways to approach:

* Resize the canvas smaller.
* Crop inside the image bounds.
* Resize the canvas bigger, select a region and fill with content-aware mode.
* Crop outside the image bounds with content-aware mode.

!!! tip
	If the image becomes too small after cropping or canvas reductions try upscaling it first.

{{ pageinfo(authors="Salty", created="2021/10/21", updated="2022/10/29") }}
