Up to 4K output
Choose 1080p, 2K or 4K depending on where the video is going.
Turn soft, low-resolution clips into sharp 1080p, 2K or 4K video. Upload, pick a resolution, download. Nothing to install.
1080p, 2K and 4K output. MP4 and WebM. Runs in your browser.
Pixara's AI video upscaler raises the resolution of a video and rebuilds the fine detail that a simple resize would blur: edges, textures, faces and text. It works on AI-generated clips, phone recordings, screen captures and older footage.
Most AI video models output 480p to 1080p. Run your best take through the upscaler and it is ready for a 4K timeline or a large screen.
MP4 or WebM, up to 50 MB and up to 20 seconds.
Pick 1080p, 2K or 4K. Add an optional prompt to guide the detail, such as "sharp skin texture, crisp product label".
The upscaled video appears in your history, ready to download or edit.
Choose 1080p, 2K or 4K depending on where the video is going.
On by default. The upscaler adds believable detail, and you can steer it with a short prompt.
Generate in Create Video at 480p or 720p to save time, then upscale only the take you keep.
Give soft, compressed or low-light clips a cleaner, sharper look.
Everything runs in the browser. Upload from your computer or phone.
Need a sharp still or thumbnail? Switch to the Image tab for the Topaz Image Upscaler with face enhancement.
| Resolution | Pixels (16:9) | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 | Social media, Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and most web video |
| 2K (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 | YouTube uploads that need extra sharpness, presentations, cropping room |
| 4K (UHD) | 3840 x 2160 | 4K YouTube, large screens, client delivery and editing headroom |
Tip: upscaling cannot invent a shot that was never there. Start from the cleanest source you have, and keep the 20-second limit in mind. Split longer videos into parts first.
Lift a 720p generation to 4K before it goes into an edit or an ad.
Make phone footage look crisp after the platform's compression.
Give short family clips a sharper, cleaner look on modern screens.
Keep labels, logos and textures readable at full screen.
Make short clips hold up on a projector or a large display.
Give a favorite short clip a second life before you share it with family.
Upload the original file, not a copy downloaded from a social app. Every round of compression throws away detail the upscaler would have used.
The limit is 20 seconds and 50 MB. Cut the clip down to the part you need, which also keeps the upscale focused on your best moment.
1080p is plenty for most social posts. Save 4K for YouTube, big screens and client delivery.
In Creative Mode, a short prompt such as "natural skin texture, sharp fabric, readable label" tells the upscaler what matters.
Zoom into faces, hands and any lettering after the upscale. These are the areas where a small change is most visible.
Make your edits, color and cuts first, then upscale the final clip, so you only spend credits on footage you are keeping.
Higher resolutions take longer and cost more to generate. Many creators split the work in two:
Generate your ideas at 480p or 720p in Create Video, where you can try more prompts in less time.
Review the drafts and keep the take with the best motion and composition.
Run only that clip through the video upscaler at 2K or 4K.
Add voiceover, sound effects or music, then publish.
Knowing this up front saves time and credits.
Some video models on Pixara can render at 1080p or even 4K directly. That is the best choice when you already know the prompt works and want the highest quality in a single step.
Upscaling is the better choice when you have footage you cannot regenerate, such as phone clips, old videos or a lucky AI take you want to keep exactly as it is, or when you want to explore cheaply first and spend on quality only once.
Upload a video, pick a resolution and download the sharper version.
Upscale a video