AI video generators output at 720p or 1080p. Export that directly to social media and it looks soft. Blurry. Compressed. Not professional. Sequencer has AI upscaling built in that uses neural networks to reconstruct detail, sharpen edges, and turn that 1080p footage into crisp 4K. Here is how to use it.
Method 1: Standalone Video
This is the fastest approach. You have a video file on your computer and you want it upscaled. Nothing else.
Open the Video tab in the main dashboard. This is where you generate standalone videos. In the control bar at the bottom, click the model selector and choose Topaz Video Upscale. Topaz is the highest quality upscaler available. It costs around $0.80 per second of video.
Click the attachment button (the paperclip icon) and select your video file. MP4, MOV, and WebM are all supported. Once attached, hit Generate. The upscaling starts immediately and you will see a progress indicator. A 30-second video typically takes 2-3 minutes.
When complete, the upscaled video appears in your feed. Click download and you have your 4K version. That is the entire process for standalone files.
Method 2: Project Export
If you have built a story or sequence in the project editor, upscaling works as a post-export step. You render your project first, then enhance the final video.
Open your project and click the Export button in the top-right corner. Select your export format, whether that is MP4, CapCut, Premiere, or something else, and start the export. Wait for it to complete. The export panel shows a progress indicator while rendering.
Once your export finishes, you will see an upscale section appear with a model selector. Choose your upscaling model (Topaz is recommended for best quality) and click Upscale. The system processes your exported video through the AI upscaler.
When upscaling completes, you get two download options: the upscaled 4K version and the original 1080p export. Both are preserved so you can compare quality or use whichever you need.
Which Method to Use
Standalone mode is for quick one-off upscaling. You have an existing video file, you want it sharper, and you want it now. Fast and simple.
Project export is for story sequences and edited projects. You finish editing, export your final cut, then upscale the complete video. This keeps your editing and enhancement cleanly separated. You can also re-upscale with different models later without re-exporting.
Getting the Best Results
Upscaling works best on clean source material. If your original video is heavily compressed or has visible artifacts, the upscaler will try to reconstruct detail but cannot invent information that was never there. Start with the highest quality source you can.
Topaz produces the most film-like results and handles motion well. For faster, cheaper upscaling, there are 2x upscale models that work in near real-time but with slightly less detail recovery. Experiment with both to find what works for your content.
Make It Sharp
Two methods, same result: professional 4K quality from your AI video. Pick the one that fits your workflow and start upscaling.