How to Contribute to OpenModelDB

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OpenModelDB is a community-driven database of AI upscaling models, and it has a dedicated Contribute section in its main navigation alongside Browse and Learn. That means the site is built to accept additions from its users rather than being maintained by a single closed team. If you have a model, a correction, or missing metadata, the intended path is to go through that Contribute entry point. The exact submission form fields and review process are not described in the available page content, so treat the steps below as the general workflow the site's structure implies, and confirm specifics once you open the Contribute page.

What OpenModelDB Is, and Why Contributing Matters

The site describes itself as "a community driven database of AI Upscaling models" with the stated aim of providing "a better way to find and compare models than existing sources." At the time of the captured page it listed 671 models.

That framing tells you what a contribution is worth. The database is only as useful as its coverage and accuracy. When you add a model or fix its details, you improve the two things the site is explicitly trying to do: finding models and comparing them.

What a Contribution Typically Consists Of

Because the site organizes models by tags, a useful contribution is usually more than a name and a link. Based on how models are displayed, expect to supply or correct:

  • Model name and author — for example, "2 x 90s Sonic 2x (Small) by pokepress" or "2 x Adore by renarchi."
  • Scale factor — the listing format shows values like 2 x and 1 x.
  • Architecture — visible in listings as labels such as RealPLKSR, Real-CUGAN, and SPAN.
  • Subject tags — the categories the model is trained for, such as Cartoon, Anime, Realistic, Manga, Pixel Art, or Video Frame.
  • Purpose tags — what the model does, such as Restoration, Denoise, Deblur, Dehalo, Compression Removal, or General Upscaler.
  • A description — the model entries include a written summary of what the model is for and any usage notes.

The description field is where contributors add real value. The Sonic models, for instance, note that the source shows are cel-based animation but some segments use panning to achieve above 24fps, so the author recommends QTGMC deinterlacing for maximum quality. That kind of practical note is exactly what helps someone decide whether a model fits their footage.

How to Submit

  1. Open openmodeldb.info and go to the Contribute section in the main navigation.
  2. Provide the model's identifying details: name, author, scale, and architecture.
  3. Assign Subject and Purpose tags. The site also offers an Advanced tag selector on the browse side, which reflects how central tagging is to the database.
  4. Write a description covering what the model targets, its training basis, and any processing caveats (like the deinterlacing note above).
  5. Submit and wait for review. Community databases normally vet entries before or after they appear, so expect your addition to be checked rather than published instantly.

Expected result: your model becomes searchable and comparable alongside the existing entries, and it shows up under the relevant tag filters.

Common Snags

  • Tag mismatch. If you tag a model as Anime when it is really a general Realistic upscaler, it will surface in the wrong searches and undercut the comparison value the site is trying to provide.
  • Thin descriptions. A name and a download link tells a visitor nothing about whether the model suits their source. Note the training material and any preprocessing requirements.
  • Version confusion. The StarSample V2.0 Lite NS entry shows how much a version can change — V2.0 improved the dataset to the point that models went from being viable mainly at 1x to being far more competent at 2x. Make clear which version you are submitting.
  • Assuming instant publication. The page content does not state the review timeline, so do not plan around immediate visibility.

If You Are Not Submitting a Model

Contribution is not limited to new models. Correcting a scale factor, fixing an author credit, or clarifying a description all serve the same goal. If you spot an entry whose tags or notes do not match what the model actually does, that is a contribution worth making through the same Contribute channel.

For the precise submission fields and any account or formatting requirements, open the Contribute page directly — the available site content confirms the entry point exists but does not document the form itself.