How to Easily AI Upscale Videos from 1080p to 4K?

Part 1: 1080p vs 4K

Before we go further, let's make it clear the terms of 4K resolution and 1080p. The biggest difference between 4K and 1080p lies in the resolution. 4K has a resolution of 3840 * 2160, yet 1080P has only 1920*1080 pixels. So, compared to a 1080P TV, a 4K screen has four times the number of pixels than that of a 1080P screen and that’s why 4K looks much more sharp and delicate than 1080p.

Resolution	Resolution	Horizontal Pixels	Vertical Pixels	Total Pixels	Marketing Names
1080p	1920x1080	1920	1080	2 million+	Full HD, FHD
4K	3840x2160	3840	2160	8 million+	2160p, Ultra HD, UHD

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Part 2: How to Upscale 1080p Videos to 4K with AI Upscaling Software

When it comes to upscaling videos from 1080p to 4K, AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI is highly recommended, which might be the best ever 1080p to 4K converter. As an AI-based video upscaling software, and powerful detail-preserving upscaling tool, it utilizes your computer multi-cores to realize an overly efficient process and GPU acceleration expedites the process to convert 1080p to 4K in a smart way.

Through the use of powerful algorithms, you can rest assured of high-quality output that culminates from a lossless video conversion process. The program comes with multiple AI models, all of which are better at processing certain videos than others. With a user-friendly interface, it is easy for users to get started. Users just need to add a video and tweak the settings to their liking, then click on the "Start Processing" button.

Here are the simple steps to upscale 1080p videos to 4K.

Warm reminder: Before upscaling videos from 1080p to 4K, you can click here to check whether your CPU or GPU is capable of upscaling videos with AI.

Just free to download the AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI from the above download button and then install it on your computer. Run the program and then you will enter the main interface of AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI.

Click on the "Browse" button at the bottom of the program interface and import a 1080P resolution video you need to upscale from the computer. You can also simply drag & drop the video from your computer to the main window.

In the right panel of the program, you can choose the AI Feature you prefer.

For the portraits, you can turn on the Face Enhancement option to detect and enhance every detail to make your subject look great.

Just unfold the output preset and adjust the output resolution to 4K UHD or 4K.

Before enhancing the video quality, you can set the output video format you prefer. It supports exporting video to MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV and WEBM formats.

After all settings are completed, click on the "Start Processing" button to start upscaling the selected 1080p videos to 4K. The final processing time depends on your PC’s system configuration, video size. Please be patient.

Once the video upscaling process is done, you can simply click on the "Open Output Video" button to find and enjoy the upscaled 4K video.

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Video Tutorial: AI Upscale Videos from 1080p to 4K

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Part 3: How to Upscale 1080p Videos to 4K with Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro is a professional video editing software developed by Adobe Inc. It is widely regarded as one of the industry-standard tools for video editing, used by filmmakers, videographers, and content creators around the world. Users can use this software to upscale their video footage to 4K resolution.

1. Create a new sequence with 4K resolution.

2. Drag a 1080P clip to the timeline of the new sequence. Right click on the timeline and choose Set to frame Size.

3. Click Export to customize the output settings.

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Part 4: How to Upscale 1080p Videos to 4K with Final Cut Pro

For Mac users, Final Cut Pro is a popular video editing software. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, Final Cut Pro provides an efficient solution for upscaling your videos.

1. Create a new 4K project by choosing File > New > Project.

2. Drag the 1080P clip to the timeline of the new project.

3. Click Share button in the toolbar to adjust the Master File information. Click Next to save the export to 4K.

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Part 5: How to Upscale 1080p Videos to 4K Online

If you prefer a web-based solution, there are several online platforms that offer AI upscaling services. These platforms allow you to upload your 1080p videos and apply AI algorithms to upscale them to 4K resolution. While the specific features and functionalities may vary from platform to platform, they all aim to provide an accessible and convenient way to enhance your videos' visual quality. One such online platform is Tensorpix.

1. Visit the website and sign in to your Tensorpix account. The main interface is as follows:

2. Select Video Enhancer and upload your video.

3. After uploading your video, click Advanced to set the output size to 4K. Adjust other settings such as the film grain, encoding quality, output type and codec. Click Enhance and wait for the video to be processed.

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Part 6: A Comparison of Different Upscaling Methods

When it comes to upscaling 1080p videos to 4K, there are various methods available, each with its own pros and cons. Let's see a brief comparison of different upscaling methods.

Program	Platform	User-friendly	Upscaling Effect	Limitations
AVCLabs Video EnhancerAI	Window/Mac	Yes	☆☆☆☆☆	Require powerful hardware for AI upscaling
Adobe Premier Pro	Windows/Mac	No	☆☆	Superficial upscaling
Final Cut Pro	Mac	No	☆☆	Superficial upscaling
Online Upscaling	Online	Yes	☆☆☆	Requires good internet connection; long processing time

Compared to AI upscaling method, upscaling 1080pto 4K with video editors such as Adobe Premier and Final Cut Pro won't magically add more detail to the footage. It simply increases the resolution, which may result in a slightly sharper image but won't match the quality of true 4K footage. Some online upscaling tool may also equips an AI upscaling engine, but this method requires good internet connection and may be excessively time-consuming. Therefore, it is suggested to use desktop AI upscaling software to upscale videos without losing original quality.

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Conclusion:

In this article, we talked about different methods to upscale the footage from HD 1080p to 4K with AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI, Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro and online platform Tensorpix. Whether with or without AI engine, these tools help converts 1080p to 4K efficiently. Now just get these useful 4K upscaling software to try it for free.

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