AI Video Upscaler Online
Turn old 480p or 1080p footage into broadcast-quality up to 8K. No desktop GPU. No Topaz. Just upload and wait.
Pro: 30 videos/mo · Business: 150 videos/mo · Cancel anytime
“My back-catalogue is starting to look stale on a 4K feed.”
A library of 720p or 1080p uploads doesn't have to age out of your channel. Old work is still good work — it just needs a current-gen output. Re-shooting a back-catalogue isn't a real option, and Topaz on a desktop GPU isn't where most editors want to live.
Who uses AI video upscaling?
Old footage restoration
Bring 480p or 720p home movies, archival footage, or old YouTube uploads up to 8K quality.
YouTube & streaming content
Upscale older uploads up to 8K before re-publishing. Better quality = higher retention and suggested video placements.
Drone & action footage
GoPro, DJI, and phone footage shot at 1080p upscales well up to 8K for professional delivery.
Social media repurposing
Repurpose older Reels, TikToks, or clips at higher resolution. First frame thumbnail quality matters for click-through.
How video upscaling works on UpRes
- 1
Upload your video
Drag-drop or paste a direct URL. MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM. Up to 2GB per file.
- 2
Choose a video path
Motion for an everyday upscale. Motion X for cinema. Still to quiet noise without enlarging. Cadence to add frames. Atelier X denoises, then runs Motion X.
- 3
Track progress in real time
UpRes shows current frame (e.g. "frame 240 of 720") with a live ETA. No blind waiting.
- 4
Download and use
Result is a clean MP4 at up to 8K. Download from your job list or via API webhook.
UpRes vs. Topaz Video AI
| Feature | UpRes | Topaz Video AI |
|---|---|---|
| Web-based (no install) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud GPU processing | ✓ | ✗ (local GPU) |
| Denoise, interpolate, and upscale | ✓ | Desktop sliders |
| Image upscaling included | ✓ | Check Topaz |
| REST API access | ✓ (Business) | ✗ |
| Free tier | ✓ (5 images) | ✗ (30-day trial only) |
| Max file size | 2GB | Unlimited (local) |
| Entry price | $9/mo | Check Topaz |
Frequently asked questions
Can I upscale video up to 8K online for free?
The public demo is image-only. Create a free account to upscale video. Free output is watermarked. Creator ($9/mo) includes 20 video jobs per month. Pro ($19/mo) includes 30 video jobs per month. Business ($49/mo) includes 150 video jobs. Every paid plan outputs up to 8K.
What video formats does UpRes support?
UpRes accepts MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM video files up to 2GB. Output is delivered as MP4 (H.264) by default. Frame-rate is preserved from the source.
How long does AI video upscaling take?
Processing time depends on clip length and the path. Motion is the faster upscale. Motion X is the cinema upscale and takes longer. Longer clips scale roughly linearly. UpRes shows a real-time frame count and ETA so you always know progress.
Which AI model is best for video upscaling?
Motion is the everyday video upscale. Motion X is the cinema upscale. Still denoises a clip without enlarging it. Cadence adds the frames in between. Atelier X runs Still, then Motion X. All of them are in the same catalogue.
Is AI video upscaling better than Topaz Video AI?
Topaz Video AI is a desktop app that needs a powerful local GPU; check Topaz for current pricing and requirements. UpRes runs on cloud GPUs — no hardware required, accessible from any browser. We have not published a controlled quality benchmark, so try both on your own clips; UpRes API access requires the Business plan.
What old footage costs you on the feed
- Visibly low-res clips next to current-gen up to 8K uploads.
- Lower retention and weaker thumbnail click-through on re-uploads.
- A back-catalogue that quietly stops working as a marketing asset.