What does Topaz Upscale Video Creative do?

It enlarges a video up to 4x (including up to 4K) using Topaz's Astra 2 diffusion model, generating new temporally consistent detail rather than simple pixel interpolation.

How is Creative different from the Generative or Precision video upscalers?

Creative (Astra 2) leans furthest toward generating new stylized detail. Generative (Starlight models) reconstructs realistic detail for degraded footage, and Precision (Proteus/Artemis/etc.) stays closest to the source.

Can I raise the frame rate at the same time?

Yes, set `target_fps` (16-60) to output at a higher frame rate than the source; higher fps increases cost proportionally.

What happens if I set a prompt?

Setting `prompt` guides the added creative detail, but limits the processed input to 450 frames.

How is pricing calculated?

Cost is billed per 10 seconds of output at a 30fps baseline (higher `target_fps` scales cost up proportionally), with a higher rate for 4K output than for up to 1080p.

Can I get an H.264 output file?

Yes, set `H264_output: true` to encode the result as H.264 instead of the default codec.

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Topaz Upscale Video Creative API Pricing

Upscale video with Topaz's Astra 2 creative model. Enlarge up to 4x and 4K with new generated detail. Try free — pay per generation, no subscription.

Savings Alert-9900% ↓Cheaper than Fal.ai

About Topaz Upscale Video Creative

Topaz Upscale Video Creative runs Topaz's Astra 2 diffusion model to enlarge video up to 4x — including up to 4K output — while generating new, temporally consistent fine detail rather than just interpolating pixels. Creativity, realism, and sharpness are all independently adjustable, and an optional text prompt can guide what kind of detail gets added (note: setting a prompt limits the input to 450 frames). Frame rate can be raised up to 60fps via `target_fps`. For a more literal, detail-preserving upscale of clean sources, see [Topaz Upscale Video Precision](/playground/topaz-upscale-video-precision); for degraded or low-resolution footage that needs realistic reconstruction, see [Topaz Upscale Video Generative](/playground/topaz-upscale-video-generative).

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Detailed Pricing Breakdown

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muapiapp	$3.00-$5.00+ per 10 seconds of output depending on resolution (plus margin), billed dynamically	Pay-per-use, no subscription. Cost is calculated from the real output resolution/duration at request time.
Fal.ai	Not available	Not offered as a standalone public API by muapiapp's upstream infrastructure partner.
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