Use case

AI Video Upscaling

Upscale AI video up to 8K in the cloud. Motion for speed & temporal consistency, Motion X for cinema grade. Upload up to 500 MB — no GPU, no software install.

How it works

1

Upload up to 500 MB

MP4, MOV, MKV, or WebM. Tus resumable upload means dropped connections never waste your time.

2

Pick your video model

Motion for speed, Motion X for cinema grade, Still to denoise, Cadence to interpolate, Atelier X to run Still then Motion X.

3

Cloud GPU processes

No local hardware needed. Our GPU cluster handles the render — expect ~1–3× video duration.

4

Download MP4/MOV

Result available for 7 days. Clean watermark-free output on Creator, Pro, and Studio plans.

Video models

Motion
Speed: FastQuality: High

Temporal consistency engine prevents frame flickers on complex AI video movement.

Best for: Sora, Kling, Runway generations, social clips, batch work
Motion X
Speed: Cinema-gradeQuality: Highest

Cinema-grade path with deep per-frame detail recovery.

Best for: Films, commercial deliverables, demanding archival footage

Common video upscaling workflows

Archive footage restoration

Old home videos, VHS transfers, SD broadcast content. Upscale to 1080p or up to 8K for modern display.

Social media re-purposing

Turn 720p footage into up to 8K for YouTube, Instagram Reels, and TikTok without reshooting.

Film & post-production

Upscale B-roll or insert shots captured on lower-resolution cameras to match primary camera footage.

Technical specifications

Supported input formatsMP4, MOV, MKV, WebM
Maximum file size2GB (tus resumable upload)
Output formatsMP4, MOV (model-dependent)
Max output resolutionup to 8K on every paid plan
Processing time~1–3× video duration
Priority queueBusiness plan only
API accessBusiness plan REST API
Result retention7 days after job completion

Frequently asked questions

Can AI upscale video from 1080p up to 8K?

Yes. UpRes upscales video from 480p or 1080p to 2K or up to 8K with Motion, Motion X, Still, Cadence, and Atelier X. Processing runs in the cloud — no local GPU required. Upload MP4, MOV, MKV, or WebM files up to 500 MB.

How long does AI video upscaling take?

Processing time is roughly 1–3× the video duration for most models. A 30-second clip typically processes in 30–90 seconds. Business plan users receive priority queue access for faster turnaround.

What video formats does UpRes support?

UpRes accepts MP4, MOV, MKV, and WebM for video input. Output is MP4 or MOV depending on the model. File size limit is 500 MB per video upload, using tus resumable upload — a lost connection never requires restarting.

What models does UpRes use for AI video upscaling?

Motion is the fast path for AI-generated clips, up to 8K. Motion X is the cinema-grade up to 8K path. Still denoises video, Cadence interpolates frames, and Atelier X runs Still then Motion X.

Free tier available

Upscale your first video free — no GPU, no install.

5 free upscales per month. Creator from $9/mo. No watermarks on paid plans.