Topaz Video
Desktop AI upscaler that restores, deinterlaces, and interpolates existing footage.
Our editorial assessment, based on the public sources listed below. Last reviewed .
- Task rank
- #9
- Tier
- A
- Score
- 79.4
Strengths
- Strong upscaling and motion interpolation quality
- Runs locally, so footage never leaves the machine
- Handles deinterlacing of archival material
Considerations
- Enhancement only — it does not generate video
- Needs a capable GPU and long render times
Price
About $39/month; no free tier
Shown for reference — price is not part of the score.
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 80.0
- 55% of score
- Reputation
- 77.0
- 35% of score
- Recency
- 84.0
- 10% of score
The overall score combines these sub-scores using the weights shown. How we score →
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
- Pricing
- Benchmark
- Reputation
- Feature list
Checked against the sources listed below.
Sources
- Let's Data Science: Topaz Video 1.6.1 maintenance update (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Topaz Labs: The Precision Update (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- UniFab: Topaz upscale video review (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- CGPress: Topaz ends perpetual licenses with Topaz Studio (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Product Hunt — AI Tools Intelligence Pack 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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