Video Upscaling
Increase video resolution using AI upscaling models. Choose from Topaz, Flash VSR 2, or Bria models. Enhance quality for final delivery, upscale to 4K or 8K, and maintain quality during upscaling.
Upscale is the Studio workflow for increasing video resolution after a clip is generated, imported, cleaned up, or edited. Use it when the idea is working, but the final video needs more pixels, sharper detail, or a better delivery format.
Chat Video Pro supports multiple AI video upscalers, including Topaz, Flash VSR 2, and Bria Video Increase Resolution. Studio opens the same professional upscaling controls from a cleaner starting point, so you can load footage and go straight to resolution work.
What This Tool Is For
Upscale is for making a finished or near-finished video larger and cleaner. It is usually the last step, not the first.
Use it for:
Turning a generated 720p or 1080p clip into a higher-resolution delivery asset.
Preparing AI results for client review, YouTube, social platforms, or a Premiere timeline.
Improving apparent sharpness after Add Effects, Reshoot, Erase Objects, or Relight Scene.
Matching lower-resolution inserts to a higher-resolution edit.
Creating a cleaner master before compression.
Testing whether older or lower-resolution footage can hold up in a modern project.
Upscaling is not magic restoration. It can add detail, sharpen edges, and improve perceived resolution, but it works best when the source clip is already stable, clean, and worth finishing.
When To Use It
Use Upscale when the clip content is already approved and the main issue is resolution or delivery quality.
Finish an AI-generated clip
Raises the output resolution after generation.
Improve a post-production result
Makes cleanup or VFX results feel more finished.
Match a 4K timeline
Helps lower-resolution shots sit better beside 4K footage.
Prepare for client review
Gives the result a sharper, more polished presentation.
Create a higher-quality master
Lets you upscale before final export/compression.
Choose another Studio workflow first when:
Remove an unwanted object
Erase Objects
Keep a subject and remove the background
Rotoscope
Change a short section of the clip
Reshoot
Add atmosphere, VFX, or style
Add Effects
Change lighting or mood
Relight Scene
For most workflows, upscale after the creative edit is finished. If you upscale first, then edit, you may spend more time processing larger files and still need to upscale again at the end.
Studio Path
The fastest route is through Studio.
Open Studio.
Choose Upscale from the Post-Production department.
Load a video from upload, Recents, or your Premiere timeline.
Choose the upscale model.
Choose a scale factor.
Pick codec or quality options when the selected model exposes them.
Review the output resolution preview.
Click Generate Upscale.
Compare before/after and click Done when you want to send it back to your chat/library.
Studio opens the video editor directly in Upscale mode. The default model is Topaz, and Studio disables models or scale factors when the requested output would exceed the model's limits.
Classic/Editor Path
You can also upscale from the classic video editor path:
Import or generate a video.
Click Edit on the video thumbnail.
Choose Upscale from the model selector.
Configure model, scale, and output settings.
Generate and review.
The older Transform button path can also open upscaling controls from a video thumbnail. Use whichever path is closest to the asset you are already working with. For new finishing work, Studio is the cleanest starting point.
Controls And Constraints
Output Resolution
Shows the expected width and height before you generate.
Upscale Model
Chooses Topaz, Flash VSR 2, or Bria.
Scale Factor
Multiplies the source resolution by the selected factor.
Output Codec
Topaz exposes H.264 and H.265 options.
Output Quality
Flash VSR 2 exposes Low, Medium, High, and Maximum quality.
Generate Upscale
Starts the upscaling job.
Cancel
Stops an active upscale job when possible.
Current constraints:
Source type
Video only.
Default model
Topaz.
Common scale factors
1.5x, 2x, 3x, and 4x, depending on model and source resolution.
Topaz output limit
Up to 4K output.
Flash VSR 2 output limit
Up to 4K output.
Bria output limit
Up to 8K output, with a 30-second video limit.
Reference images
Not used. Upscale works from the source video.
If a model or scale factor is disabled, it usually means the output would exceed the model's maximum resolution or duration limit.
Choosing A Model
Topaz
Topaz is the best default for most users.
Use Topaz when:
You want reliable, professional upscaling.
You need a straightforward 1.5x, 2x, 3x, or 4x upscale.
You are preparing AI-generated video for review or delivery.
You want H.264 for compatibility or H.265 for smaller files.
Topaz is usually the safest first pass because it balances quality, predictability, and simple controls.
Flash VSR 2
Flash VSR 2 is useful when you want more control over the upscale quality.
Use Flash VSR 2 when:
You want to compare quality levels.
You are working with footage that needs a more controlled enhancement.
You want a 4K-capped model with a quality setting.
You are testing which upscaler treats your footage best.
In the current Studio/video editor flow, Flash VSR 2 is kept compatible with the CEP workflow by outputting an MP4-friendly result.
Bria
Bria is the option to consider when you need the highest output ceiling.
Use Bria when:
You need up to 8K output.
Your clip is short enough for Bria's 30-second limit.
You want to test a quality-focused upscale against Topaz.
Your source is already clean enough to justify a large output.
Bria is not the best starting point for long clips because of the duration limit. For longer videos, use Topaz or Flash VSR 2 when available.
Codec And Quality Choices
H.264
Use H.264 when you want the safest, most compatible output.
Best for:
Review links.
Social delivery.
General Premiere workflows.
Smaller, easier-to-share files.
H.265
Use H.265 when you want better compression and your editing/delivery environment supports it.
Best for:
Smaller files at higher resolution.
Modern devices and platforms.
Storage-conscious delivery.
Flash VSR 2 Quality
Flash VSR 2 exposes quality levels:
Low
Fast tests.
Medium
Balanced previews.
High
Default high-quality output.
Maximum
Slowest pass when quality matters most.
Use High first. Move to Maximum only when the source is worth the extra processing time.
Best Practices
Upscale Last
Do creative work first, then upscale. This keeps iteration faster and avoids processing large intermediate files repeatedly.
Good order:
Generate, edit, clean up, or relight the clip.
Review the creative result.
Upscale the approved version.
Export or continue finishing in Premiere.
Start With 2x
2x is the most useful first test. It gives a clear quality bump without pushing the model as hard as 3x or 4x.
Watch For Sharpened Artifacts
Upscaling can make compression blocks, noise, flicker, motion blur, and AI artifacts more visible. Review faces, text, hands, edges, and high-motion areas after the upscale.
Match The Destination
Upscale for the project you are actually delivering:
1080p social ad: 1.5x or 2x may be enough.
4K timeline: 2x from 1080p is usually the practical target.
Large display or special delivery: test Bria or a larger scale if the source supports it.
Do Not Use Upscale To Fix A Bad Generation
If the motion is wrong, the subject is inconsistent, or the VFX pass failed, upscale will only make the problem clearer. Fix the creative issue first, then upscale.
Troubleshooting
A model is disabled
The source video may be too long or the requested output may exceed the model's limits. Bria is limited to 30 seconds, and Topaz/Flash VSR 2 are capped at 4K output.
A scale factor is disabled
The output resolution would be too large. Choose a lower scale factor or a different model.
The upscale is slow
Use a lower scale factor, a shorter clip, or a faster quality setting. Higher resolution outputs take longer to process.
The result looks sharper but worse
The source may contain compression, noise, flicker, or AI artifacts. Try a lower scale factor, use a cleaner source, or fix the creative issue before upscaling.
The file is too large
Use H.264 for compatibility or H.265 for smaller files when your workflow supports it. Avoid unnecessary 4x upscales when the delivery target does not need them.
The output does not match expectations
Try another model. Topaz, Flash VSR 2, and Bria can treat detail, edges, and motion differently. A one-model test is not always enough for important delivery work.
Links To Related Studio Pages
Studio - Learn how Studio workflows are organized.
Cinematic Lab - Generate higher-quality source frames before video work.
Motion Director - Animate still images before upscaling.
Add Effects - Add VFX or style before the final upscale.
Reshoot - Change a selected segment before upscaling.
Erase Objects - Clean a short clip before upscaling.
Relight Scene - Change lighting before the final upscale.
Next: Upscale after the creative result is approved. If the shot still needs cleanup, use Erase Objects, Reshoot, or Add Effects first.
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