Upscaling
Enhance image and video resolution with Topaz, Clarity, Magnific, and Hylope workflows.
Upscaling increases resolution and restores or invents detail using specialized enhancement models. You can run image or video inputs (provider-dependent).
For pricing, see the Pricing page. Family-level detail: Upscale Providers.
Input
| Slot | Accepts |
|---|---|
| Source | Image or video |
The app switches provider/model options based on whether the source is image or video.
Providers
Topaz Labs
Deep control for image restoration and video enhance / interpolate.
Image families (examples of recommended starts):
| Family | Starting models | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Gigapixel | High Fidelity 3, Standard 2, Face Recovery 3 | Faithful upscales, faces, transparency |
| Wonder | Wonder 3, Recover 3, Redefine | Generative repair / realism |
| Bloom | Bloom Realism, Bloom Creative | AI-art enhancement |
| Denoise | Denoise Max | Noise removal |
| Removal & Cleanup | Super Focus 3, Dust & Scratch, Background Removal | Blur, archival, cutouts |
| Color & Lighting | Adjust Lighting, Balance Color | Exposure / color |
Video: Proteus, Starlight, Astra, Apollo, Chronos and related enhance / interpolate models, with encoder and frame-rate options.
Clarity
| Model | Type |
|---|---|
| Crystal Upscaler | Image |
| Crystal Video Upscaler | Video |
Fast, cost-effective batch-friendly path. Image path supports creativity / output format controls.
Magnific
| Model | Approach |
|---|---|
| Magnific Creative | Prompt-aware creative detail |
| Magnific Precision V1 | Faithful upscale |
| Magnific Precision V2 | Latest precision (sharpen, smart grain, ultra detail, flavor) |
Hylope (video)
First-party Hylope video upscale workflows (shown as Hylope in the provider picker):
| Workflow | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wan2.2 Video Upscale | Default Hylope video upscale path |
| LTX 2.3 Creative | Creative video upscale |
| LTX 2.3 Subtle | Lower-intervention upscale |
Uses resolution / length / fps / creativity controls similar to other Hylope video tools.
When to use which
- Topaz — Maximum control for restoration or premium video
- Clarity — Cost-effective image/video volume
- Magnific Creative — Add / invent detail (AI art, soft sources)
- Magnific Precision — Stay close to the original
- Hylope — Integrated video upscale without leaving Create
Tips
- Upscale after you are happy with the creative generation
- Compare in the lightbox before/after
- Video jobs need accurate source duration / fps for good estimates
- Autopilot (where offered) picks sensible Topaz defaults; advanced panels expose face enhance, denoise, grain, etc.