Topaz Video Upscaler for Sharper Results

Description:

Upscale and sharpen your videos using Topaz Video AI, built right into ComfyUI on Floyo.

Upload a video, pick your enhancement model, and run it. Topaz handles the heavy lifting: recovering detail, reducing noise, and cleaning up compression artifacts. Output comes back as H265 MP4, ready to use.

Works on any video format. No command line, no Topaz desktop license needed.

How do you upscale video with Topaz in ComfyUI?

Upload your video to the LoadVideo node, choose your Topaz enhancement model (Proteus v4 is the default for sharpening and detail recovery), set your output codec and quality, and hit run. The workflow handles encoding and frame assembly for you.

Enhancement Model This is where the output quality gets decided. Proteus v4 (prob-4) is the default and works well for general sharpening, noise reduction, and detail recovery. If your source footage is clean and you want maximum upscale quality, Proteus is the pick. Other models handle specific tasks like faces or animation, so swap based on your footage type.

Frame Interpolation Model Apollo 8 (apo-8) is loaded for motion smoothing. If your source has choppy movement or low frame rates, this helps fill in the gaps. Leave it on for most footage. Turn it off if you want frame-accurate output with no interpolation.

Quality Set to Mid by default. This balances file size and visual quality. Bump it up for final delivery. Drop it down for quick previews and test runs.

Video Codec H265 is the default. Smaller files, better compression, wide compatibility. Switch to H264 if you need broader device support or faster encodes.

Audio Codec AAC by default. Copies through cleanly. Change if your project requires a different audio format.

Output Format MP4 by default. Covers most use cases.

What is Topaz video upscaling good for?

Topaz Video AI recovers detail and reduces noise in footage that looks soft, compressed, or low-resolution. It works best on real-world video: interviews, product shots, drone footage, archival material, and anything where you need cleaner, sharper frames without re-shooting.

Old footage that looks muddy or over-compressed gets the biggest improvement. If you have 1080p video that needs to look good at 4K, or 720p footage from an older camera, this is the workflow.

Product videos and e-commerce content benefit from the sharpening. Faces, text, and fine textures come through cleaner after processing.

For animation or AI-generated video, test first. Topaz models are trained on real-world footage, so stylized content may not always improve. Run a short clip before committing to a long render.

FAQ

What enhancement model should I use for Topaz video upscaling? Proteus v4 (prob-4) is the go-to for most footage. It handles sharpening, noise reduction, and detail recovery in one pass. Switch models if you are working with specific content like faces or animation, but start with Proteus for general use.

Does Topaz video upscaling work on AI-generated video? It can, but results vary. Topaz models are trained on real-world footage. AI-generated content with unusual artifacts or flat textures may not improve the same way a live-action clip would. Run a test on a short section first.

What video formats does this workflow accept? The LoadVideo node accepts common formats including MP4, MOV, and AVI. Output defaults to MP4 with H265 encoding. You can switch the codec and container in the Topaz node settings.

How long does Topaz video upscaling take? Processing time depends on video length, resolution, and the enhancement model you pick. Short clips finish in minutes. Longer or higher-resolution videos take more time. The Mid quality setting speeds things up compared to High.

How to run Topaz video upscaling online? You can run Topaz video upscaling online through Floyo. No installation, no setup. Open the workflow in your browser, upload your video, and hit run. Free to try.