bytedance/bytedance/upscale/video
Video Upscaler upscales input footage to 1080p, 2K, or 4K with temporal consistency and artifact suppression.
Introduction to AI Video Upscaler
The ByteDance Video Upscale model is a production-ready enhancement system built to increase resolution, restore details, and stabilize motion across consumer and professional footage. Video Upscale leverages ByteDance’s large-scale video understanding, edge-aware super-resolution, and temporal consistency modules to deliver clean 4K outputs from low-res sources. Designed for creators and platforms, Video Upscale preserves faces, text, and brand assets while minimizing artifacts, flicker, and over-sharpening. With flexible presets and fast inference, Video Upscale fits into editing pipelines, batch processing, and mobile workflows to deliver crisp, reliable results at scale.
What makes Video Upscale stand out
Video Upscale by ByteDance is a video-to-video super-resolution capability focused on fidelity, stability, and production reliability. It enhances genuine signal rather than hallucinating content, recovering fine textures while suppressing compression noise and de-ringing. Temporal consistency is a core behavior, minimizing flicker and maintaining coherent edges across motion. Effective on films, animation, game captures, and short-form reels, Video Upscale delivers dependable upgrades to 1080p, 2K, or 4K without disrupting scene structure or cadence. Key capabilities:
- Super-resolution to 1080p, 2K, and 4K with detail recovery and de-ringing.
- Temporal consistency to avoid frame-to-frame flicker and edge shimmer.
- Robust artifact suppression for low-bitrate or heavily compressed sources.
- Texture preservation on faces, text, line art, and HUD/UI.
- Works reliably on reels/shorts, long-form, and gameplay recordings.
- Configurable output cadence (30 or 60 fps) to match delivery requirements.
- Simple, URL-based input for streamlined integration.
Prompting guide for Video Upscale
Start by supplying a video_url along with target_resolution (1080p, 2k, or 4k) and target_fps (30fps or 60fps). Video Upscale is structure-preserving and temporally stable, so usage centers on choosing the appropriate resolution step and output cadence rather than descriptive prompts. Match resolution to content quality: upscaling beyond the source’s detail ceiling can look oversharpened; choose 2K as an intermediate when uncertain. Align target_fps with your distribution platform; avoid unnecessary frame-rate changes if the source cadence is integral to the look. Examples and practical cases:
- Upscale a 720p animation clip to clean 1080p at 60fps: target_resolution=1080p, target_fps=60fps.
- Restore a low-bitrate mobile clip for social delivery: target_resolution=2k, target_fps=30fps.
- Sharpen a 900p game capture for high-resolution delivery: target_resolution=4k, target_fps=60fps.
- Improve archival footage while keeping cadence: target_resolution=2k, target_fps=30fps.
- Prepare vertical reels from mixed sources: target_resolution=1080p, target_fps=30fps. Pro tips for Video Upscale:
- Start with the highest-quality master; avoid re-upscaling previously scaled files with Video Upscale.
- If unsure, step to 2K first, review for ringing/oversharpening, then move to 4K using Video Upscale.
- Keep target_fps aligned with source or platform spec; do not upconvert FPS without need.
- Trim or crop externally before running Video Upscale to focus compute on relevant regions.
Examples of AI Video Upscaler in Action
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Video Upscaler and how does the video-to-video process work?
Video Upscaler is an AI-powered feature that enhances existing video quality using a video-to-video method. It allows users to input short clips and restyle or upscale them by adapting the original content into a higher-resolution or visually modified version.
Who can benefit most from using Video Upscaler for video-to-video editing?
Video Upscaler is ideal for filmmakers, content creators, and digital designers who want to quickly improve or restyle short clips using a video-to-video approach. It's especially helpful for social media content where visual quality and creativity matter most.
What makes Video Upscaler different from other video-to-video tools?
Video Upscaler distinguishes itself with its integration of advanced models like Gen-3 Alpha and Alpha Turbo, offering smoother motion consistency and precise style transfer. Its video-to-video pipeline also provides direct upscaling to 4K resolution inside the same workflow.
How much does it cost to use Video Upscaler and the video-to-video option on Runcomfy?
Video Upscaler operates using a credit-based pricing system. Each video-to-video transformation consumes a set number of credits depending on length and model type, though new users receive free credits after registration to test the system.
Does Video Upscaler support long videos or are there limits for video-to-video processing?
Video Upscaler currently supports clips up to around 20 seconds in the video-to-video workflow. This ensures the AI can maintain high-quality processing and consistent frame-by-frame restyling without performance loss.
Can Video Upscaler maintain motion and structure during video-to-video transformations?
Yes. Video Upscaler leverages Gen-3 Alpha’s improved motion and structural consistency engine, ensuring that subjects and camera movements stay coherent during the video-to-video style transfer and upscaling process.
What resolutions and aspect ratios does Video Upscaler support for video-to-video tasks?
Video Upscaler supports standard and vertical formats and can upscale outputs up to 4K. Users can modify aspect ratio and extend framing easily when performing a video-to-video transformation.
How do I access Video Upscaler and start a video-to-video project?
Video Upscaler is accessible through Runcomfy’s AI Playground after log-in. Once you’re in, upload your clip, choose Video-to-Video mode, set prompts or reference images, and upscale your output using your available credits.
Are there differences in speed or quality when using Video Upscaler under different video-to-video modes?
Yes. Gen-3 Alpha mode in Video Upscaler gives the highest quality and fidelity for video-to-video rendering, while Turbo mode delivers noticeably faster processing times at a lower credit cost, with minor trade-offs in precision.
Can I use Video Upscaler from my mobile browser for quick video-to-video edits?
Video Upscaler is fully accessible on mobile browsers through Runcomfy’s website, allowing users to perform quick video-to-video upscaling or style adjustments without needing extra software installations.