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.

How It Works

1. Have a video - Generated video or imported video

2. Click "Edit" - On video thumbnail

3. Select "Upscale" - From model selector

4. Choose upscaler - Topaz, Flash VSR 2, or Bria

5. Set scale factor - 1.5× to 10× (varies by model)

6. Configure settings - Codec, quality, output format

7. Upscale - Click to start processing

8. Get result - Higher resolution video

Alternative: Transform Button

You can also upscale using the Transform button:

1. Generate or import video

2. Click "Transform" button - On video thumbnail

3. Select upscaling model

4. Configure settings

5. Upscale

Supported Models

Model	Scale Factors	Output Codecs	Best For
Topaz	1.5×, 2×, 3×, 4×	H.264, H.265	Industry standard, professional
Flash VSR 2	1.5×, 2×, 3×, 4×, 5×, 6×, 8×, 10×	H.264, H.265, ProRes	Maximum control, ProRes output
Bria	2×, 4×	H.264, H.265	High quality, up to 8K

Model-Specific Settings

Topaz Video Upscaler

Scale Factors:

• 1.5×, 2×, 3×, or 4×

Output Codecs:

• H.264 (.mp4)

• H.265 (.mp4)

Best for:

• Industry-standard upscaling

• Professional workflows

• Balanced quality/speed

• General use

Characteristics:

• Reliable results

• Good quality

• Moderate processing time

• Widely compatible

Flash VSR 2 (SeedVR2)

Scale Factors:

• 1.5×, 2×, 3×, 4×, 5×, 6×, 8×, or 10×

Output Codecs:

• H.264 (.mp4)

• H.265 (.mp4)

• ProRes (various)

Output Quality:

• High

• Balanced

• Fast

Noise Scale:

• Adjustable (default: 0.1)

Best for:

• Maximum control

• ProRes output needs

• High scale factors (up to 10×)

• Professional workflows

Characteristics:

• Maximum scale options

• ProRes support

• Fine-tuned control

• Professional output

Bria Video Increase Resolution

Scale Factors:

• 2× or 4×

Output Codecs:

• H.264 (.mp4)

• H.265 (.mp4)

Best for:

• High-quality upscaling

• Up to 8K resolution

• Quality-focused workflows

Characteristics:

• High quality

• Up to 8K support

• Good for final delivery

• Professional results

Scale Factor Guidelines

1.5× Upscaling

Use when:

• Slight resolution increase

• Quick enhancement

• Maintaining file size

• Minor quality boost

Example: 720p → 1080p

2× Upscaling

Use when:

• Standard upscaling

• Doubling resolution

• Most common use case

• Good balance

Example: 1080p → 2160p (4K)

4× Upscaling

Use when:

• Significant increase

• Preparing for large displays

• Maximum quality

• Professional delivery

Example: 1080p → 4320p (8K)

Higher Scale Factors (Flash VSR 2)

Use when:

• Extreme upscaling needed

• Very low-res source

• Maximum resolution

• Specialized use cases

Example: 720p → 7200p (10×)

Use Cases

Enhancing Generated Videos

Example:

• Generate video at 720p

• Upscale to 1080p or 4K

• Result: Higher resolution for delivery

Restoring Low-Resolution Footage

Example:

• Import low-res video (e.g., 480p)

• Upscale to 1080p or 4K

• Result: Restored, enhanced quality

Preparing for Large Displays

Example:

• Have 1080p video

• Upscale to 4K or 8K

• Result: Large display ready

Professional Delivery

Example:

• Client requires 4K

• Have 1080p source

• Upscale to 4K with ProRes (Flash VSR 2)

• Result: Professional delivery format

Codec Selection

H.264

Best for:

• General use

• Web delivery

• Smaller file sizes

• Wide compatibility

Characteristics:

• Good compression

• Widely supported

• Smaller files

• Standard format

H.265 (HEVC)

Best for:

• Better compression

• Higher quality at same bitrate

• Modern devices

• Efficient storage

Characteristics:

• Better compression than H.264

• Higher quality

• Smaller files

• Modern codec

ProRes (Flash VSR 2 only)

Best for:

• Professional workflows

• Post-production

• Maximum quality

• Editing pipelines

Characteristics:

• Professional codec

• High quality

• Larger files

• Editing-friendly

Tips for Best Results

1. Start with quality source - Better input = better output

2. Choose appropriate scale - Don't over-upscale unnecessarily

3. Match codec to use case - H.264 for web, ProRes for editing

4. Consider processing time - Higher scales take longer

5. Test different models - Find what works best for your footage

6. Check output quality - Review upscaled result

7. Plan for file size - Higher resolution = larger files

Common Workflows

Quick Upscale

1. Have video

2. Click "Edit" or "Transform"

3. Select Topaz (fast, reliable)

4. Set 2× scale

5. Upscale

6. Done

Professional Upscale

1. Have video

2. Click "Edit"

3. Select Flash VSR 2

4. Set 4× scale

5. Choose ProRes output

6. Set quality to High

7. Upscale

8. Professional result

Maximum Quality

1. Have video

2. Click "Edit"

3. Select Bria

4. Set 4× scale (up to 8K)

5. Upscale

6. Maximum quality result

Troubleshooting

"Upscaling is too slow"

Solutions:

• Use lower scale factor

• Try Topaz for faster results

• Smaller videos upscale faster

• Check internet connection

"Quality not improved enough"

Solutions:

• Use higher scale factor

• Try Bria for maximum quality

• Ensure source video is good quality

• Try Flash VSR 2 with ProRes

"File size too large"

Solutions:

• Use H.264 instead of ProRes

• Lower scale factor

• Use H.265 for better compression

• Consider delivery requirements

"Upscaling not available"

Solutions:

• Ensure you have a video attached

• Click "Edit" or "Transform" button

• Check that upscaling models are available

• Verify API keys are configured

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