You can upscale your videos, whether AI-generated or uploaded, using video-to-video models like Topaz Video Upscale, directly available in Scenario via the “Enhance“ feature.
With just a few clicks, clean up jittery frames, boost resolution up to 4K, and create smooth 60fps playback—ideal for turning rough AI drafts into polished, professional-quality clips.
Scenario offers following models:
Runway Upscale v1 – A fast, 4× resolution model that upscales videos up to 4K. It’s ideal for quickly boosting the resolution of short clips because it increases the size of every frame (up to four times) while keeping the style and motion intact. Input clips must be under about 40 seconds and no larger than 4096 pixels on any side.
Seed VR2 Video Upscale – A one‑step diffusion transformer from ByteDance that performs video restoration and upscaling in a single pass. It removes blur and noise, recovers fine details and improves temporal consistency. Seed VR2 go up to 4k resolution and excels at enhancing both AI‑generated and real footage.
Topaz Video Upscale – The original Scenario upscaler. It cleans up jittery frames, boosts resolution up to 4K and can create smooth 60 fps playback. Topaz is especially useful for clips generated at lower resolutions (e.g., 540p or 720p) on models like Luma Ray, PixVerse or Kling.
With any of these models you can clean up rough drafts, sharpen edges, and produce professional‑quality clips. Choose the model that best fits your clip length, desired resolution and processing time.
What Is Topaz Video Upscale?
Topaz Video Upscale is a post‑processing video‑to‑video model integrated into Scenario.
Key features
Feature | Topaz Video Upscale |
|---|---|
Upscaling resolution | Up to 720 p, 1080 p or 4K. |
Increasing playback smoothness | Up to 60 frames per second. |
Reducing artifacts | Like warping, jittering and blur. |
Best for | Sharpening edges, textures and facial features without altering your original art style. |
Tip: Use Topaz as a final step to boost video quality, especially for clips generated at lower resolutions with AI video models in Scenario.
What is Runway Upscale v1?
Runway Upscale v1 is a simple and efficient upscaling model. It increases the resolution of your video frames by up to four times and caps the output at 4 K. This model is best suited for videos that are shorter than about 40 seconds and no larger than 4096 pixels on either side. Unlike Topaz, Runway Upscale v1 doesn’t adjust frame rate; it focuses solely on increasing resolution and preserving the look of the original footage. Use it when you want quick, high‑fidelity 4K results without changing frame rate or style.
Key features
Feature | Runway Upscale v1 |
|---|---|
Upscaling factor | 4× enlargement, up to 4K output |
Supported clip length | Best for clips under ~40 seconds |
Frame‑rate adjustment | No; keeps original frame rate |
Best for | Quickly upscaling short clips to higher resolution |
What is Seed VR2 Video Upscale?
Seed VR2 Video Upscale is a cutting‑edge one‑step diffusion model from the ByteDance SeedVR2 research team. This model performs both restoration and upscaling in a single pass. It uses an adaptive window‑attention mechanism that scales to different output sizes and maintains temporal consistency across frames. Seed VR2 is exceptional at removing blur, reducing noise and recovering fine details such as facial features or text. It can process arbitrary input sizes up to 4K resolution, making it useful for both standard‑definition footage and high‑resolution AI‑generated clips.
Key features
Feature | Seed VR2 Video Upscale |
|---|---|
Processing method | One‑step diffusion transformer |
Upscaling / restoration | Performs blur removal, noise reduction and detail recovery while upscaling |
Temporal consistency | Designed to preserve motion coherence between frames |
Resolution limits | Up to 4K |
Best for | Restoring and enhancing blurry or noisy videos quickly |
How to Access Video Upscale
You can launch the Video Upscale feature in different ways:
From any video page, click the “Enhance“ option in the top toolbar and choose your preferred model.
From a gallery view: click the three-dot menu (•••) on a video thumbnail and choose Enhance.
From the main “Create“ menu, which gives you access to all Scenario’s creative tools=
When to Upscale your Video
You may want to upscale when your video shows signs of lower visual quality, such as:
Rough or pixelated quality.
Low resolution (e.g., 360 p or 480 p).
Choppy playback or low frame rates (choose Topaz if you need to increase frame rate).
Unstable edges, duplicated lines or facial inconsistencies.
Blurry details or noise (Seed VR2 is ideal for restoration).
Topaz remains a great choice when you need both resolution and frame‑rate improvements; Runway Upscale v1 is ideal for boosting resolution quickly; Seed VR2 is the go‑to for removing blur and recovering fine details.
Configure Upscale Settings
Each model offers different parameters. When you open the Enhance dialog, you’ll see model‑specific settings:
Topaz Video Upscale – choose a target resolution (720 p, 1080 p or 4K) and a frame rate between 15 fps and 60 fps. Higher resolutions or frame rates take longer to process and consume more credits.
Runway Upscale v1 – choose the target resolution. Frame rate cannot be changed; the model keeps the original motion while enlarging each frame.
Seed VR2 Video Upscale – this model focuses on restoration. You may not need to adjust settings beyond target width or quality level; the default settings provide powerful blur removal and detail enhancement.
Experiment with small clips to determine which combination of model and settings best balances quality and processing time.
Results & Examples
After upscaling with any model, your video should appear cleaner, more stable, and more detailed.
Topaz outputs can increase resolution and frame rate, producing smoother playback.
Runway Upscale v1 outputs crisp 4K frames ideal for sharing or further editing.
Seed VR2 outputs have improved clarity and reduced noise, with finer details restored.
Example outputs:
Woman Face (4k)
Mechanical Insect (4k)
Owl (4k)
Lava Crab (4k)
Pro Tip: Before processing large batches or long clips, test your settings on shorter videos to find the optimal balance between quality and speed.
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