Textures 4k Overhaul (Upscaled)
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 154 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
AI UPSCALED TEXTURES 4x (4k textures)
Check the video tab for a short demo.
This mod was only made for Skyrim running at high resolution. Any low resolution will result in a grainy, overdetailed look. I recommend anything above 1440p (included).
VORTEX OR NMM INSTALL: use Vortex or any mod manager. Load order : BEFORE any graphics mod.
MANUAL INSTALL : drop the BSAs and ESPs in your Skyrim "Data" folder. Delete the BSAs and ESPs (only these) to uninstall, that's it. If your game crashes, it is probably running out of VRAM.
Upscale done through ESRGAN, big thanks to Kim2091 for his 4x-SkyrimTexV2. 1, V2_Fabric and UltraSharp models (the
thing used by ESRGAN), and to Alsa for his Skyrim Armory model. Thanks to Mutin_Choler for x_BCGone_Smooth_110000_G and 1x_BCGone-DetailedV2_40-60_115000_G, also to tldr_coder for the amazing Ground model. The models used for architecture and dungeons are usually mine :) (wood model, stone models, and some others)
Thx to Sydzilla for his Markarth City Banner Retexture (used in a patch)
Packing done through CAO.
All textures come from the official HD dlc, or the base game if they don't exist in a higher resolution.
It DOES NOT include normal maps, glow maps... as it would be way too big otherwise. Textures correctly compressed.
4x upscale means all textures were upscaled to 16 time their original size
(4x4). Biggest one were then cut by half. Example : a 512x512 texture from the HD dlc is now 2048x2048.
Textures 4k Overhaul (Upscaled) is a comprehensive AI upscaled texture pack for Skyrim LE/SE, aiming to deliver 4k resolution while preserving the vanilla aesthetic. With 308 endorsements and 25,491 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting higher fidelity without straying from the original look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 308 endorsements and over 25k downloads.
- Perfect for purists who want sharper textures without changing the game's visual style.
- Covers both Skyrim LE and SE, so it works across most setups.
⚠️ Cons
- AI upscaling can sometimes introduce artifacts or oddities on certain textures.
- 4k textures will hammer your VRAM—make sure your GPU can handle it.
- Potential conflicts with other texture mods that alter the same files.
For Skyrim players who want a visual boost but refuse to abandon the vanilla look. If you're a modder who loves high-res textures but hates when games start looking like a different title, this is your jam. Skip if you're after a complete visual overhaul or if your rig can't handle 4k textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the file structure—it'll save you headaches.
- Check your VRAM usage in-game; if you're stuttering, consider using the 2k version instead.
- Load this mod early in your texture mod order so other mods can overwrite if needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- no1messeswthe501st
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 25,491
- Endorsements
- 308
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 7/26/2022
- Updated
- 5/18/2024
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