Can you upscale a 480p file to 4K?

Technically yes, but we do not recommend it unless the sample proves it looks natural. Many 480p files are better at 1080p.

Will faces become sharper?

Often yes, but faces in the background or heavy motion may only improve modestly. The sample review is where we check that.

Do you deliver the original and restored version?

We can keep both versions available in the project record so you can compare the final result against the source.

AI Video Upscaling Service | HD, 2K, and 4K When It Helps

Upscale is a decision, not a button

A good upscale should make the video easier to watch without making it look artificial. We inspect faces, hair, grass, water, fast motion, subtitles, and low-light areas because those are where poor AI upscales usually fall apart. If 4K creates plastic texture or unstable edges, we recommend a smaller master.

Common targets

VHS and SD camcorder footage often looks best at 1920x1080. Customers who want to upscale old video to HD usually get the most natural result from a conservative Full HD master. HD camcorder files may support 2K or 4K when compression is not too destructive. Higher-quality film scans and ProRes sources can justify a custom master, especially when the goal is editing or large-screen playback.

Artifact control

AI can invent detail. Our job is to prevent the wrong kind of invention. We use conservative sharpening, temporal checks, and before-after review so the final master feels improved but still belongs to the original video.

AI Video Upscaling