Upscale Video
Introduction to Upscale Video
Upscale Video is an AI-powered video upscaling tool that enhances low-quality videos to HD/4K quality. It uses a range of AI models to upscale videos, including ByteDance's Video Upscaler and SEEDVR2. Upload a clip, brush masks, and optionally add a reference image and prompt for realistic, detail-preserving enhancement.
What makes Upscale Video stand out
Upscale Video is an advanced AI-powered enhancer designed to convert low-resolution footage into crisp HD and 4K results. Built for real-world production, Upscale Video uses multi-model upscaling engines to restore detail, reduce noise, and maintain natural motion. With adaptive sharpening and artifact suppression, Upscale Video ensures high-fidelity visuals across streaming, marketing, archival, and commercial workflows. Key capabilities:
- Quality modes for instant previews and full-resolution production renders.
- Output formats including ProRes and MP4, with optional alpha channels.
- Batch processing for large video libraries, ensuring consistent, repeatable output.
Usage guide for Upscale Video
Prepare your low-resolution clip and choose enhancement settings based on your target look. Upscale Video optimizes sharpness, texture, and motion clarity while preserving natural aesthetics.
Examples:
- Education content upgrades: Use Upscale Video to convert old classroom recordings to HD for modern LMS platforms.
- Vlog enhancement: Apply Upscale Video to sharpen handheld travel clips and boost color fidelity for YouTube delivery.
- Short-form ads: Run Upscale Video to elevate TikTok/Reels footage to professional-quality HD that survives platform compression.
- Sports footage: Upscale Video improves jersey numbers, ball motion, and field textures on older SD sports recordings.
- Webinar & conference replays: Upscale low-bandwidth captures with Upscale Video to create clear HD versions for on-demand viewing.
- Surveillance footage: Upscale Video helps clarify details such as faces, signage, and plates in low-resolution security clips.
- Event highlights: Boost smartphone concert or wedding clips to polished HD using Upscale Video.
- Documentary production: Integrate Upscale Video to unify mixed-resolution sources into a consistent HD/4K timeline.
Pro tips:
- Use steady source clips when possible; Upscale Video handles motion well but benefits from minimal shake.
- Start with medium enhancement strength; increase only if Upscale Video does not introduce oversharpening.
- For mixed lighting environments, allow Upscale Video to auto-balance color and contrast.
- Disable grain restoration when working with ultra-clean digital footage.
- For footage with fast motion, select motion-stabilized mode within Upscale Video to avoid ghosting.
Examples of Upscale Video Creations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upscale Video and what is Upscale Video used for?
Upscale Video is an AI-powered enhancement tool that upgrades low-resolution footage to HD or 4K. Upscale Video is used for restoring old clips, improving mobile recordings, and making footage suitable for professional publishing.
What features make Upscale Video different from other upscaling tools?
Upscale Video combines multiple AI models like ByteDance’s Video Upscaler and SEEDVR2 to preserve texture, stabilize details, and increase realism. Upscale Video also allows masking, reference images, and prompts for fine control.
How much does it cost to use Upscale Video on Runcomfy?
Upscale Video uses a credit-based system within Runcomfy’s AI Playground. New users receive free trial credits, and additional Upscale Video generations require spending credits according to the platform’s Generation policy.
Who should consider using Upscale Video?
Upscale Video is ideal for creators, archivists, editors, and social media users who want to restore or enhance older footage. Upscale Video works well for film restorations, travel clips, product videos, and personal recordings.
What quality can I expect from Upscale Video outputs?
Upscale Video produces HD or 4K results with improved sharpness, reduced noise, and more natural detail reconstruction. Upscale Video can also preserve or enhance realism when a reference image is provided.
What inputs and outputs does Upscale Video support?
Upscale Video accepts standard video clips, optional brush masks, and an optional reference image plus prompt. Upscale Video then exports high-resolution HD or 4K video files depending on the selected settings.
Is Upscale Video available on mobile devices?
Yes, Upscale Video is accessible through the Runcomfy website, and Upscale Video works smoothly on modern mobile browsers after logging in.
Are there any limitations when using Upscale Video?
Upscale Video performs best with footage that contains clear motion and visible detail. Extremely blurry, highly compressed, or heavily artifacted clips may require multiple Upscale Video passes or manual masking to achieve ideal results.
How can I report issues or give feedback about Upscale Video?
If something isn’t working or you want to suggest improvements, you can email hi@runcomfy.com. The Upscale Video team uses feedback to improve output quality, speed, and usability.