How to Upscale Videos Using Topaz Video Enhance AI [2024]

OK, so you’ve decided to try Topaz Video Enhance AI to upscale your videos or home movies, but you’re not sure exactly how it works.

Lucky for you, I’ve tried all of the most common video upscaling programs, so I can help you out!

Follow along with me and you’ll be upscaling videos in no time!

How do I Upscale My Videos Using Topaz Video Enhance AI?

Topaz Video AI is a great offline AI video upscaling software for anyone who loves a one-time fee. (I know I do!)

It’s also an added benefit that out of all the software I’ve tried, Topaz gave the best upscaling results!

I know some of these programs can be a bit confusing to learn, so follow along as I take you step-by-step on how to upscale your low-resolution videos into high-resolution masterpieces.

1: Download the Program

Start by downloading Topaz Video AI for either your Windows or Mac device.

Note that you can use either the paid version at this point or just try out the free version. Both will work the same at this point – the main difference will be that your finished video will have a watermark if you want to download it from the free version.

2: Import a Video to Upscale

Open up the program and either activate your purchased account or start the free trial.

Import any videos you’d like to upscale. This will take you to folders on your computer where you can select a video to import.

The video on the left with the blue (1) will show the original video, while the video on the right with the purple (2) will show a preview of what the new video will look like.

3: Choose a Filter or Preset

This bar on the right shows presets and filters you can add to your video.

There are many options under ‘Preset,’ including the ability to ‘Upscale to 4K’ and ‘Upscale to HD resolution.’

Under the ‘Video’ section, it shows you the resolution and frame rate of your original video input, as well as the new output resolution. You can click on one of these aspect ratios or ‘Custom Resolution’ to insert your own.

After that, you can click to toggle on any of the other filters in this toolbar, like Stabilization for smooth video, Motion Deblur to remove noise and add sharpness, Frame Interpolation for slow motion, etc.

4: Preview the Video Comparison

To preview what your enhancements will look like, click the arrow on the preview button to get a list of how many seconds you’d like to preview.

‘In to Out’ will process the entire clip to preview.

Then, you can use the buttons next to ‘Comparison Mode’ to view your before and after video side-by-side, one at a time, or half of the original next to the other half of the new version.

Look at how much clearer the ‘Mississippi’ sign is reading in the previewed upscale!! So cool.

5: Purchase Topaz Video Enhance

If you’re still using the trial version, you’ll want to purchase the program now to avoid a watermark on your final video. If you already bought it, skip to Step 6.

Click on the yellow ‘Trial Mode’ button on the top right of your window and this pop-up will occur.

Click ‘Buy License’ and it will take you back to the Topaz website to purchase the full software.

As of right now, the cost to purchase Topaz is a one-time fee of $299, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

6: Export Your Video

Once you’ve purchased Topaz Labs, it’s time to get your new upscale!

Come back to the toolbar on the right side and press the setting icon on the bottom. This will pull up the ‘Preview & Export Settings’ where you can decide if you want to export as ProRes, H264, etc.

Finally, when you’re ready, click ‘Export.’

After waiting for your export to render, you’ll find the new video on your computer, ready to use!

Final Thoughts

Topaz is my overall top choice for AI video upscaling – mainly because it’s easy to use, can upscale many videos simultaneously, has a one-time fee rather than a subscription cost, and its upscaling is the highest quality of any programs that I tried!

However, due to its amazing results, it does take a lot of computing power, which you’ll want to keep in mind if you’re only using a tablet or low-end computer.

Overall, I recommend Topaz as my top choice for video upscaling!

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