Use this guide to import, upscale, and enhance video files.

There are two ways to bring files into Topaz Video AI. 

Drag-and-drop files directly into the app.  

At least 5 frames must be in the sequence.

Get the result you want out of the app by using the settings in the sidebar.

The "Video-In" menu will display the input file's resolution, aspect ratio, and frame rate.

The "Video Out" menu allows you to alter the output file's resolution and frame rate. 

If you are using a video file with a square aspect ratio, an intermediate menu option will appear to allow you to keep the original pixel type or square pixels. 

Each Topaz Video AI filter has been trained for a specific situation, such as deinterlacing, adjusting the frame rate, or creating a slow-motion output. 

Use the toggle switch to enable the filter(s) you wish to use. We recommend using one to two per file. 

The Output Settings menu will allow you to select the export Encoder, Container, and audio settings. 

To generate a preview, select the desired resolution, filters, and output settings and press the purple Preview button. 

Select up to 15 seconds to preview. Adjust the view and zoom to inspect the results.

You can generate as many previews as you need. Progress for each preview will be displayed in the Output library. 

A purple progress bar and an ETA will appear for each file. 

A green check mark indicates that the preview is complete.

To view the Preview using your default video player, double-click on the preview or use the triple dot menu to open an external player. 

Once you have found the best settings for your file and you have inspected the preview, you are ready to 

By default, the exported file will be saved to the input file's location. You can select the carrot next to 

You can differentiate between the previews and exports by taking a look at the icon on the left side of the Output library. 

Editing a Video 

This guide will show you how to use Topaz Video AI to upscale a low-quality file to HD. 

For low-quality files, we recommend using Artemis Low Quality. If the results are not as expected, switch to Medium Quality or Proteus Fine Tune. For this example, we will be using Artemis Low Quality to reduce compression artifacts, reduce noise, and upscale to HD.

The input file (720x576p) is highly compressed and noisy, the Artemis Low-Quality model effortlessly upscales the file to HD while reducing the compression artifacts and reducing noise. 

To enhance and upscale your video using Artemis Low Quality, select HD from the video out menu. This will lock the Enhancement filter. 

Next, choose Artemis for the AI Model and choose Low Quality, Noisy for the input video condition. 

Generate a preview and use the zoom tool to examine the results. 

Upscale Low Quality to HD

You can use Topaz Video AI to upscale 1080p to 4K. 

For upscaling 1080 files, we recommend using Artemis High Quality. If the results are not as expected, switch to Proteus Fine Tune. 

For this example, we will be using Artemis High Quality to reduce compression artifacts, reduce noise, recover detail, sharpen, and upscale to 4K.

The input file (1920x1080p) lacks detail, the Artemis High-Quality model effortlessly upscales the file to 4K bringing sharpness and clarity to the output. 

To enhance and upscale your video using Artemis High Quality, select 4K from the video out menu. This will lock the Enhancement filter. 

Next, choose Artemis for the AI Model and choose High-Quality for the input video condition.

Generate a preview and use the zoom tool to examine the results.

Upscale 1080 to 4K

You can use Topaz Video AI to deinterlace and upscale noisy footage. 

When deinterlacing your interlaced files, pick the appropriate Dione model for your use case. 

For this example, we will be using Dione DV to deinterlace and upscale. 

To deinterlace and upscale your video using Dione DV select the desired resolution from the video out menu. 

For this example, we doubled the input resolution to 1440x960. This will lock the Enhancement filter. 

Next, choose Interlaced for Video Type. If you wish to select the field order you can. We used Auto for this example.  

For the AI Model, select Dione DV.

When using a Dione model from the Interlaced video type menu, the frame rate will be doubled. If you wish to alter the frame rate, choose the desired frame rate from the video out menu.

Deinterlace and Upscale Noisy Footage 

Use Apollo to Create a Smooth Slo-Mo Output.

The Apollo model is the perfect solution for creating smooth motion when slowing down a file by a factor of 4x or 8x. 

For this example, we created an 8x slow-mo output. 

Enable the Frame Interpolation filter and choose 8x for Slow Motion. We recommend using Apollo for this use case. 

By default "replace duplicate frames" is enabled with a sensitivity of 10%.

Generate a preview and use the zoom tool to examine the results. If you are ready to export the file, select an codec and container add click the Export button.

Using Apollo to Create a Smooth Slo-Mo Output 

Use Topaz Video AI to convert 24 or 25 fps footage to 60 fps.

For converting 24/25 fps footage to 60 fps, we recommend using Chronos Fast. For this example, we will be using Chronos Fast to alter the frame rate on a 4K video file. 

The input file (3840x2160) is an example of a fast-motion video at a low frame rate, the Chronos Fast model effortlessly smooths movement and converts the frame rate to 60fps.

To alter the frame rate of your video using Chronos Fast, select 60FPS from the video out menu. This will lock the Frame Interpolation filter.

Choose Chronos Fast for the AI Model. If your footage has duplicate frames, enable Replace Duplicate Frames. 

Convert 24/25 fps to 60 fps

Use Topaz Video AI to stabilize and remove motion blur.

The Stabilization filter offers two methods; auto-crop and full-frame. Although auto-crop will alter the size of the exported file, typically this model will yield better results than full-frame. 

For this example, we are using auto-crop with a strength of 50% and Themis to reduce artifacts caused by fast movement. 

Enable the Stabilization filter and choose auto-crop, strength 50%. Increase the strength depending on the severity of the stabilization needs. 

Enable the Motion DeBlur filter. Themis is selected by default. 

Stabilize and Remove Motion Blur

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Learn our recommended workflows to improve the quality of your videos with Topaz Video AI. Each guide contains detailed information about particular workflows you'll find useful.