8K Enhanced Images
AI-upgraded versions of your 4D ultrasound photos: sharper detail, photorealistic finish, ready to frame or share. From £25 per image with a 4–5 working day turnaround.
What is 8K image enhancement?
8K enhancement is an optional post-scan upgrade. We take the 4D HD Live photos captured during your scan and run them through an 8K AI process that sharpens detail, smooths skin tones and renders the image at a much higher resolution. The result is a photorealistic keepsake of your baby's face. It's not a different kind of scan; it's a quality upgrade applied to images you already own.
Pricing
1 enhanced digital image
Perfect if there's one stand-out shot from your scan you'd like to frame.
2 enhanced digital images
Save £15 vs ordering individually. Ideal for parents-to-be who can't pick just one moment.
8K enhancement is added on top of your scan package; it doesn't replace your standard digital images and prints, which are always included.
Best from 24 weeks onwards
Your baby's facial features have filled out enough by 26 weeks for the AI enhancement to produce its sharpest, most photorealistic results. Earlier scans can still be enhanced; the difference is just less dramatic.
4–5 working day turnaround
Once we have your selected images, our enhancement service delivers the upgraded files by email within 4–5 working days. No long wait, no chasing for updates.
Add it on the day or after the fact
Mention it when you arrive for your 4D scan and we'll handle it from there. Already had your scan? No problem; call us or email and we can enhance images you already have.
Optional add-on, never pushed
8K enhancement is an extra service for parents who want the highest possible image quality for keepsakes. Your 4D scan packages already include digital images and prints; this is purely a quality upgrade for those who want it.
Pairs best with these scans
8K enhancement works on any 4D image we capture, but pairs especially well with our two bonding scans where facial detail is the focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 8K enhancement a different kind of ultrasound?
No, it's an image-processing upgrade applied to your existing 4D HD Live ultrasound photos. Your scan is the same scan it always would be, performed on our standard 3D and 4D ultrasound equipment by an experienced and registered sonographer. The 8K AI enhancement is a post-processing step that sharpens detail and produces a photorealistic finish on the digital image you take home.
Why does it work best after 26 weeks?
Around 26 weeks, your baby has accumulated enough subcutaneous fat for facial features (cheeks, lips, eyelids) to be fully formed and rounded. AI enhancement works by adding fine detail to existing image data; the more detail there is in the original 4D scan, the better the enhanced result. Earlier scans can still be enhanced; the result just has less to work with.
How do I order 8K enhancement?
Easiest way: tell our team when you arrive for your 4D Baby Scan or Luxury 4D Baby Scan, we'll capture extra images during the scan and pass them to enhancement after. Already had your scan with us? Call us on 0191 380 0402 or email info@newcastlenumiscan.co.uk and we can pull your existing images for enhancement.
Can I add 8K enhancement to any 4D scan?
Yes, any 4D scan we perform produces images suitable for enhancement. Both our standard 4D Baby Scan at £78 and the Luxury 4D Baby Scan at £125 work well as a base. The 8K upgrade is the same flat fee regardless of which scan package you choose.
What format do I get the enhanced images in?
High-resolution JPG files delivered by email, ready to print at full size or share digitally. Files are large enough for poster-size printing (A2+) without quality loss, handy if you want to frame or gift them.
Can the enhanced image diagnose anything medical?
No, like all our private scans, this is a non-diagnostic, reassurance and bonding service. The 8K enhancement is purely a visual upgrade for keepsake purposes. For clinical concerns please continue to attend your NHS antenatal appointments. See our private vs NHS ultrasound comparison guide for context.
Already had your scan with us?
We can enhance images from any 4D scan you've already had at our Gosforth clinic. Get in touch and we'll pull your images and apply the 8K upgrade.