AI video upscaling
Upscale a video with AI
Root runs two video upscalers, Topaz and SeedVR2. Both make a clip 2x or 4x bigger and keep its sound. Ten seconds upscaled above 1080p is $0.92 with Topaz, or about $1.50 with SeedVR2. Here is how they differ, and which one to pick.
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Topaz and SeedVR2, side by side
Prices are for one upscale in the Root app, in dollars, for a clip that comes out above 1080p, such as 4K. 100 credits is $1.
| Compare | Topaz | SeedVR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Priced by | Length and the size it comes out at | Length, and how long the run takes |
| 10 s clip, above 1080p | $0.92 | about $1.50 |
| 30 s clip, above 1080p | $2.76 | about $4.50 |
| Clips you upload | Yes | No, clips made in Root only |
| Where it runs | In the Root app, by API, and from Claude and ChatGPT | In the Root app |
| 2x or 4x, in the Root app | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | Kept | Kept |
Prices marked “about” are for work that runs on Root's own machines: the price shown before the run is an estimate, and the bill is set by how long the run really takes. With Topaz, a clip that comes out smaller costs less; every Topaz size and length is priced on the Topaz page.
Which upscaler to use
- Topaz, for most clips. It is the one Root picks for you, and the only one that takes a clip you upload. At every length above, it also costs less than SeedVR2.
- SeedVR2, for a second look. Run it on a clip made in Root when you want another upscale of the same shot to compare.
- Both save the upscaled clip next to the original, so nothing is replaced, and you can keep whichever you like.
- Both are in the same place: choose Upscale on a clip, then pick Topaz, or SeedVR2 for a clip made in Root.
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AI video upscaler questions
What is the best AI video upscaler?
Root runs two, and Topaz is the one it picks by default. Ten seconds upscaled to 1080p with Topaz is $0.23. SeedVR2 runs on Root's own machines, at about $1.50 for ten seconds. Upscale a shot with each and keep the one you like.
How much does it cost to upscale a video with AI?
On Root, Topaz charges by the clip's length and the size it comes out at: ten seconds above 1080p, such as 4K, is $0.92. SeedVR2 charges by length and how long the run takes on Root's machines, about $1.50 for ten seconds. The price shows before every run.
What is the difference between Topaz and SeedVR2?
Topaz is priced by the size the clip comes out at and takes clips you upload. SeedVR2 runs on Root's own machines, is priced by length, and works on clips made in Root. Topaz runs in the Root app, by API, and from Claude and ChatGPT; outside the app you cannot choose 2x or 4x. SeedVR2 runs in the Root app.
Which upscaler should I use on a clip I uploaded?
Topaz. SeedVR2 works only on clips made in Root. The Topaz page has the steps and every price.
Can I compare two upscales of the same shot?
Yes. Upscale the clip with Topaz, then with SeedVR2. Both land next to the original in your project, so you can play them side by side and keep the better one.
Can I try AI video upscaling for free?
For a month, yes. The first month of Root's Beginner plan is free and comes with 650 credits, enough for 28 ten-second Topaz upscales to 1080p. After that the plan is $9 a month, and you can cancel whenever you like.
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The first month of the Beginner plan is free and comes with 650 credits to spend on any model. After that it's $9 a month, and you can cancel whenever you like.