upscale_video takes an existing clip and a model, and returns a higher-resolution version — useful when source footage was shot or generated at low resolution and needs to hold up on a bigger screen or a platform that expects higher quality.
It won't recover detail that was never captured — it's enhancing what's there, not inventing new information the camera or generator never recorded.
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Upscale a video to higher resolution. Use when the user wants to increase video quality or enhance resolution.
What to tell the agent
Versely's agent maps this plain-English request directly onto upscale_video. You don't need to know the parameter names — just describe what you want.
“Upscale this video to a higher resolution.”
How it works
1. Supply the source video
Any video_url you want enhanced.
2. Pick a model
upscale_video requires a model parameter — ask the agent which upscale models are available and their price before confirming, since options and cost vary by plan.
3. Run the upscale
Versely processes the clip and returns a higher-resolution version.
4. Compare before publishing
Check the result at full size — upscaling sharpens detail but can also amplify existing compression artifacts.
What it costs
Cost depends on which upscale model you select — ask the agent to run estimate_cost with your chosen model before confirming, and check_credits to make sure you have the balance.
The formula behind that number: What does exporting in 4K instead of 1080p cost? — switches the per-second rate by resolution band, and the premium differs by model.
Limits & things to know
- Upscaling enhances existing detail; it can't recover information that was never captured in the source footage.
- Compression artifacts already present in the source can be sharpened along with real detail.
- Available models and their pricing vary — always confirm the exact model and cost before running this on a long video.
Who uses this
- Bringing old or low-res footage up to modern screen resolutions
- Preparing an AI-generated clip for a large display or broadcast use
- Improving footage that was exported at a lower resolution than the source project
Frequently asked questions
Will upscaling add detail that wasn't in the original?+
It enhances and sharpens what's already there — it doesn't invent picture information that was never captured in the source footage.
How much does upscaling cost?+
It depends on the model selected — ask the agent for estimate_cost with your chosen model before confirming the job.
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