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Best Video Upscaling Software in 2026
Turning low-resolution footage into a larger or clearer output calls for comparing both the result limits and the work involved. Check maximum output resolution and maximum upscale factor, then look at AI enhancement, batch processing, and frame interpolation. Processing mode and supported platforms can help you assess workflow fit, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost details. Real-ESRGAN, Media.io AI Video Upscaler, and NextGenUp are among the options shown. Consider the footage you have, the output you need, and whether you want to process clips in batches or use frame interpolation when weighing the listed features.
- 40 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Real-ESRGAN
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Real-ESRGAN offers restoration models, portable executables and a Python implementation with broader scaling options.
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Anime4K
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsAnime4K focuses on real-time enhancement and identifies native 1080p anime as its optimization target. Its stated limitations matter if your library is lower resolution or heavily degraded.
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Fotor
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3 - 4
HitPaw VikPea
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4VikPea combines video repair and enhancement tools with color options, generation, and API access. A paid license is needed for export, so factor that into the choice.
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Media.io AI Video Upscaler
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Choose Media.io AI Video Upscaler if you need browser-based enhancement with upscaling up to 4K and your clips are within its upload limits.
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Aiarty Video Enhancer
Free plan MacWindowsAiarty Video Enhancer combines video restoration, frame interpolation, audio cleanup, and color controls in a desktop app. The free version has clip-length, watermark, and batch-export limits.
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Clipfly
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebClipfly combines generation and editing tools across web and mobile, with a free plan and support for commercial use.
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neural.love
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1neural.love combines image generation and editing with image and video processing tools. New users get five free image generations under stated conditions; paid use relies on credits.
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NextGenUp
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2NextGenUp combines local processing with image and video enlargement, face restoration, and a non-enlarging Enhance mode.
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GoEnhance AI Video Upscaler
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Choose GoEnhance AI Video Upscaler for browser-based cloud processing, AI cleanup options, and resolution exports up to 4K.
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Real-CUGAN
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+3Real-CUGAN offers anime-focused upscaling with multiple enlargement levels and enhancement strengths.
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Remaker AI
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4Remaker AI offers a broad set of image tools and video generation, with free credits and one-time credit purchases. Its web platform is the stated way to use it, and commercial use is not supported.
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REAL Video Enhancer
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsREAL Video Enhancer offers several video-processing functions and batch processing across three desktop platforms.
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TensorPix
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4TensorPix combines online video and image enhancement with several related creation tools. Its free plan has input, storage, and retention limits, while API access requires a subscription.
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Infognition Video Enhancer
Free plan WindowsChoose Infognition Video Enhancer if you want a Windows tool for upscaling suitable footage, applying filters, and batch processing files.
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Nero AI Video Upscaler
by Nero AI Video UpscalerFree plan WindowsNero AI Video Upscaler combines local video enhancement with batch importing, several models, and high-resolution output.
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Refocused
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsRefocused offers a broad set of local video restoration and finishing tools, with several output formats and a full-processing trial.
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Vmake Labs
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2 - 22
Video2X
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Video2X combines multiple enhancement and interpolation models with desktop, container, and Colab options. Hardware requirements and session limits should guide how you deploy it.
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BigMP4 Video Enhancer
Free plan MacWebWindowsBigMP4 lists AI enhancement, upscaling, frame interpolation, and batch processing across browser and desktop platforms.
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Upscaly Studio
Free plan WindowsChoose Upscaly Studio if you need free, GPU-based image and video upscaling on Windows and value offline processing. It may not suit you if you need a platform other than Windows.
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VideoAscend
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsVideoAscend provides local, free video enhancement with multiple algorithms, frame interpolation, queues, and GPU options.
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