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Topaz Video Upscale API

by Topaz

Pro-grade upscaling to 4K, via API.

Pro-grade video enhancement through one unified API. Upscale any clip to 720p, 1080p, or 4K, interpolate to a target frame rate, and pick enhancement models tuned to your footage, from 1 credit per second of video. Async jobs and webhooks.

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4K
Upscale target: FPS
Frame interpolation: ~300s
Avg. job: 1 credit/s
From

topaz-video-upscale

Video model

A cinematic sunrise over a futuristic cityscape, smooth camera push-in, volumetric light.

Playground

Try Topaz Video Upscale right here.

model: topaz-video-upscale

Resolution

Target resolution

Target fps

Media inputs

Source video

Advanced settings

Enhance model Subject detection

Estimated cost 1–19 credits per second Generate in Studio

Output

Your output lands here. Hit generate to run this request in Studio.

Capabilities

What's new in Topaz Video Upscale.

True 4K delivery

Most generation models top out at 1080p. Run the winning clip through Topaz and deliver a 4K master from the same API pipeline.

Frame interpolation

Set a target FPS to create smooth slow motion or convert frame rates for delivery specs, motion stays natural instead of stuttering.

Enhancement models per footage type

Pick the enhancement model that matches the source, AI-generated clips, compressed web video, or old archive footage each get the right treatment.

Priced per second of video

From 1 credit ($0.01) per second depending on the target resolution, cheap enough to run on everything, not just hero shots.

Built for pipelines

Async jobs with webhooks and subject-detection options make it practical to upgrade entire libraries programmatically.

Pricing

Simple per-second pricing.

1–19 credits per second of output ≈ $0.01–$0.19

The rate depends on the resolution and options you pick.

You only pay for successful generations. Failed jobs are refunded automatically.
One credit balance across every model on Apiframe, no per-model plans.
Start with free credits. No subscription required.
Volume discounts on larger plans.

See plans and credit packs API pricing Topaz Video Upscale credit cost and rates

Specs

At a glance.

Provider Topaz

Model ID topaz-video-upscale

Resolutions 720p, 1080p, 4k

Image input Supported

Avg. time ~60s

Quickstart

How to call the Topaz Video Upscale API.

Send one POST /v2/videos/upscale request with your API key. The call returns a jobId you can poll, or pass a webhook_url and the result is pushed to you the moment it's ready.

Swap topaz-video-upscale for any other model and nothing else changes.

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generate.js

const response = await fetch("https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/videos/upscale", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "X-API-Key": "afk_your_api_key_here",
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "model": "topaz-video-upscale",
    "topazVideoParams": {
      "video": "https://example.com/input.jpg",
      "target_resolution": "1080p",
      "target_fps": "30",
      "enhance_model": "auto"
    }
  }),
});
const { jobId } = await response.json();
console.log(jobId);

import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/videos/upscale",
    headers={
        "X-API-Key": "afk_your_api_key_here",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    json={
        "model": "topaz-video-upscale",
        "topazVideoParams": {
            "video": "https://example.com/input.jpg",
            "target_resolution": "1080p",
            "target_fps": "30",
            "enhance_model": "auto"
        }
    },
)
print(response.json())  # { "jobId": "...", "status": "QUEUED" }

curl -X POST https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/videos/upscale \
  -H "X-API-Key: afk_your_api_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
        "model": "topaz-video-upscale",
        "topazVideoParams": {
            "video": "https://example.com/input.jpg",
            "target_resolution": "1080p",
            "target_fps": "30",
            "enhance_model": "auto"
        }
    }'

let job;
do {
  await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 2000));
  job = await fetch("https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/jobs/JOB_ID", {
    headers: { "X-API-Key": "afk_your_api_key_here" },
  }).then((r) => r.json());
} while (job.status !== "COMPLETED" && job.status !== "FAILED");
console.log(job.result);

import requests, time

while True:
    job = requests.get(
        "https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/jobs/JOB_ID",
        headers={"X-API-Key": "afk_your_api_key_here"},
    ).json()
    if job["status"] in ("COMPLETED", "FAILED"):
        break
    time.sleep(2)
print(job["result"])

curl https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/jobs/JOB_ID \
  -H "X-API-Key: afk_your_api_key_here"

Input schema

Every field Topaz Video Upscale accepts, with types and defaults. The full reference lives in the docs.

Field	Type	Description
model required	string	The model identifier for this endpoint. Default:"topaz-video-upscale" · "topaz-video-upscale"
topazVideoParams.video	string (URL)	mp4 / mov / webm.
topazVideoParams.target_resolution	string	Target resolution Default:"1080p" · "720p", "1080p", "4k"
topazVideoParams.target_fps	string	Target fps Default:"30" · "24", "30", "60"
topazVideoParams.enhance_model	string	Enhance model Default:"auto" · "auto", "theia-fine-tune-detail", "theia-fine-tune-fidelity", "apollo", "rhea", "iris"
topazVideoParams.subject_detection	string	Subject detection Default:"all" · "all", "foreground", "background", "none"

Topaz versions

Every Topaz video model on Apiframe. Switch with one parameter.

Topaz Video Upscale Flagship This page

Use cases

What teams build with Topaz Video Upscale.

Finish AI-generated video

Most generation models top out at 720p or 1080p. Run the winning clip through Topaz to deliver a true 4K master from the same pipeline.

Restore archive footage

Enhancement models tuned for real-world footage recover detail in old, compressed, or low-light source material.

Frame-rate conversion

Target-FPS interpolation creates smooth slow motion or converts frame rates for delivery specs without judder.

Bulk library upgrades

Per-second pricing from 1 credit and async jobs with webhooks make it practical to upgrade a whole content library programmatically.

Reviews

9,800+ developers. One API.

Real Apiframe reviews from Trustpilot and G2.

Seamless experience, excellent support

Just created 6 videos and the experience has been seamless. Wanted to write a review for appreciation — the customer support has also been excellent. They helped me in some process I was stuck in.

Vaibhav Sharma July 2026 Trustpilot

Stable, easy image & video generation

I like that I can generate images and videos without complicated setup. It works stable and is easy to use even if you are not a big developer. It saves me time and makes the whole process much simpler.

Anakin S. July 2026 G2

Honestly the best AI API

They got every engine possible and it's great to have them all in one place.

Daniel Zborowski July 2026 Trustpilot

Topaz Video Upscale questions

What teams ask before shipping with Topaz Video Upscale. Everything else lives in the docs.

What resolutions can Topaz upscale to?

720p, 1080p, or 4K. You pass the source video URL and a target resolution; the job runs asynchronously and your webhook fires when the enhanced file is ready.

What does it cost?

Between 1 and 19 credits (≈$0.01–$0.19) per second of output video depending on the target resolution and options. A 30-second clip to 4K costs a few dollars at most.

Does it work on AI-generated video?

Yes. That is the most common use on Apiframe. Generate with any model in the catalog, then chain a Topaz upscale job on the output URL for the final master.

What is frame interpolation for?

It synthesizes intermediate frames to reach a target FPS, for silky slow motion, or to convert footage to broadcast/delivery frame rates without judder.

Is there a prompt?

No. Topaz is an enhancement tool, not a generator: you provide a video URL and settings (target resolution, FPS, enhancement model, subject detection), and it returns the improved clip.