No. 16 of 40 ·Video Upscaling Software

Video2X

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Video2X is ranked #16 of 40 in video upscaling software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows.

Compared on video upscaling software

Free plan: Yes
Frame interpolation: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Video2X is a machine learning based framework for video super resolution and frame interpolation.
Processing modes: It supports video upscaling through filtering and frame interpolation.
Supported models: It supports Anime4K v4, Real-ESRGAN, Real-CUGAN, and RIFE models.
Custom shaders: It supports custom MPV compatible GLSL shaders.
Acceleration: Real-ESRGAN, Real-CUGAN, and RIFE run via ncnn and Vulkan.
Processing storage: The project says processing requires no additional disk space beyond space for the final output.
Windows release: The repository links a Windows installer and describes a GUI for Windows.
Linux availability: Linux packages include Arch AUR options and a universal AppImage for other distributions.
Container support: Container images are available through GitHub Container Registry for deployment on Linux and macOS, using Docker or Podman.
Colab: The project offers a Google Colab notebook that can use free NVIDIA T4, L4, or A100 GPUs for up to 12 hours per session.
Hardware requirements: Precompiled binaries require an AVX2 capable CPU and a Vulkan capable GPU.
License: Video2X is licensed under GNU AGPL version 3.
Help and documentation: The project links documentation for building, installing, using, and developing Video2X, plus a Telegram discussion group where users can ask developers questions.
Intended users: The project describes its Colab option as useful for people who do not have a powerful GPU of their own.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Video Upscaling Software in 2026#16 of 40
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Sources

github.com/k4yt3x/video2x· checked 7 Oct 2026