Which upscaler should I use for portraits?

Aura SR. It is tuned for fine structures — skin texture, hair, fur, fabric patterns — where Clarity tends to smooth detail away. It is fixed at 4x.

Can I upscale to a specific resolution rather than a multiplier?

Yes — SeedVR takes a target resolution from 720p to 2160p, which is easier to reason about when you have a fixed delivery spec.

Is it better to render at high resolution or upscale afterwards?

Render high when the model supports it natively — MiniMax H3 outputs 2K and VEO 3.1 and LTX 2.3 reach 4K. Upscale when the source already exists or when native high-resolution rendering costs more than a render plus an upscale.

AI Video Upscaler

Raise resolution without the mush — pick the upscaler that matches the subject.

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What is an AI video upscaler?

AI upscaling reconstructs detail rather than interpolating it, which is why the choice of model matters more than the scale factor. Fine structures — hair, fur, fabric weave — fall apart under a general-purpose upscaler and hold up under one trained for them. Floniks carries several so you can match the model to the subject instead of accepting one compromise: Aura SR for portraits and fine texture at a fixed 4x, Clarity for general 2–4x work, and SeedVR when you need a specific output resolution rather than a multiplier.

Models behind this tool

Every model listed here is already available on your account. Credit cost per render is read live from the model catalogue.

Image Upscale (SeedVR)10 credits

What people use it for

Delivery at a higher resolution

Take a 720p render up to something a client will accept without a reshoot.

Portrait and product detail

Recover skin texture, fabric weave and fine edges that a general upscaler smooths away.

Archive restoration

Bring older low-resolution footage and stills up to a usable size.

How it works

Match the model to the subject
Aura SR for portraits, fur and fine fabric. Clarity for general detail. SeedVR when you need an exact target resolution.
Pick a scale or a target
Aura SR is fixed at 4x. Clarity is configurable 2–4x. SeedVR takes a target resolution from 720p to 2160p.
Check edges before scaling further
Upscaling twice compounds artefacts. One well-chosen pass beats two generic ones.

Frequently asked questions

Which upscaler should I use for portraits?: Aura SR. It is tuned for fine structures — skin texture, hair, fur, fabric patterns — where Clarity tends to smooth detail away. It is fixed at 4x.
Can I upscale to a specific resolution rather than a multiplier?: Yes — SeedVR takes a target resolution from 720p to 2160p, which is easier to reason about when you have a fixed delivery spec.
Is it better to render at high resolution or upscale afterwards?: Render high when the model supports it natively — MiniMax H3 outputs 2K and VEO 3.1 and LTX 2.3 reach 4K. Upscale when the source already exists or when native high-resolution rendering costs more than a render plus an upscale.

Models used here