Topaz Video Upscaler
Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or Codex to Layer’s MCP server and Topaz Video Upscaler becomes a tool your agent can reach for — it picks the parameters, runs the generation, and shows you the result in the conversation.
https://mcp.app.layer.ai/mcpAsk your agent
“Use Topaz Video Upscaler to animate a torch-lit dungeon corridor with a slow dolly forward.”
execute_forge({
"base_model_id": "video-upscaler-topaz",
"prompt": "A torch-lit dungeon corridor, slow dolly forward",
"batch_size": 1
})Authenticate with a personal access token, post the model’s own form, and poll the inference until it completes. Every field below is accepted by this endpoint.
# Start the generation — returns an inference id straight away.
curl -X POST https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/base-models/topaz-upscale-video/inferences \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"guidance_file_init_video": [
{
"url": "https://example.com/input.png"
}
]
}'
# Poll until status is "complete" — the response then carries the asset URLs.
curl https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/inferences/$INFERENCE_ID \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN"- upscale_factor enumdefault 21, 2, 4
- How many times larger the output is than the source.
- recover_detail number0–1
- How much of the source's own detail is recovered and kept.
- denoise number0–1
- Removes noise and grain from the source.
- compression_repair number0–1
- Removes blocking and ringing left by JPEG or video compression.
- halo_reduction number0–1
- Removes bright outlines along edges from an oversharpened source.
- grain number0–0.1
- Film grain laid back over the cleaned result.
- target_fps integerdefault 3016–60
- Frames generated in between the source's own. Resolution is unchanged.
- guidance_file_init_video file[]required
- The video to modify
Why use Topaz Video Upscaler for video?
High quality video upscaling with clean motion and stable detail
Topaz Video Upscaler increases resolution while preserving motion clarity, texture integrity, and frame stability. It is ideal for improving gameplay captures, UA videos, and promotional footage without introducing jitter or artificial looking sharpness.
Advanced artifact removal for cleaner, more professional video
The model reduces compression noise, blockiness, flicker, and ringing artifacts across frames. Topaz Video Upscaler is especially useful for refining older trailers, low resolution gameplay clips, or ad creatives sourced from low bitrate exports.
Perfect for preparing footage for UA, store pages, and LiveOps campaigns
Upscaled footage maintains crisp readability across ad networks, storefronts, and social platforms. The model ensures key gameplay moments stay clear, which can improve watch time and conversion rates.
Enhancing gameplay clips for UA and performance ads
Sharpening movement, clarifying animations, and reducing blur help UA creatives stand out. Video Upscaler is ideal for making gameplay footage readable at small sizes like TikTok, Instagram, and mobile placements.
Upscaling older trailers and legacy promotional videos
Take archived 720p or 1080p footage and upscale it cleanly for modern platforms. This is especially valuable for long running games that want to modernize existing marketing material without re-rendering or re-recording footage.
Improving clarity in event videos, feature demos, or tutorial clips
Increase resolution and clean up compression noise on explanatory footage ( onboarding videos, tutorial walkthroughs, behind the scenes content ). The model keeps UI elements sharp and readable across all screen sizes.
FAQ
How much does Topaz Video Upscaler cost? Is it free?+
How does Layer's pricing work?+
There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.
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