Real-ESRGAN video enhancer, online
Real-ESRGAN is one of the best open-source models for AI upscaling — but running it yourself means Python, a command line, and a capable GPU. BetterVideo runs Real-ESRGAN (plus GFPGAN face restoration) for you, in the browser.
What is Real-ESRGAN?
Real-ESRGAN is a GAN-based super-resolution model that upscales and restores real-world footage — recovering detail, cleaning compression artifacts, and sharpening soft video. It's powerful and free, which is why it powers a large share of AI enhancers. The catch is setup: to run it locally you need a Python environment, the model weights, FFmpeg, and ideally an NVIDIA GPU.
Run it without the setup
Real-ESRGAN 2x
Upscaling and detail recovery on our GPUs — no install.
GFPGAN v1.4
Automatic face restoration layered on top for portraits and old film.
Ready to post
Export presets for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and HQ master.
You upload, we run the pipeline in the cloud, you download the result — pay only per video. See how it works or jump to the upscaler.
Local Real-ESRGAN vs BetterVideo
| BetterVideo | Local Real-ESRGAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | None — open the site | Python + weights + FFmpeg |
| GPU | Not required | NVIDIA GPU recommended |
| Face restoration | GFPGAN built in | Separate setup |
| Exports | Platform presets | Manual FFmpeg |
| Cost | $9 pay-per-use | Free (your time + hardware) |
If you love the command line and have the GPU, running it yourself is free. If you just want the result, BetterVideo handles it. Curious how this compares to the rest of the market? Read how AI video enhancers work.
Frequently asked questions
Does BetterVideo use Real-ESRGAN?
Yes — BetterVideo runs Real-ESRGAN for upscaling and GFPGAN for face restoration, plus contrast and sharpening, on its own GPU infrastructure.
Do I need a GPU or Python?
No. Everything runs in the cloud — you just upload and download. Running Real-ESRGAN locally requires Python, the model weights, FFmpeg and ideally a GPU.
Is it private?
BetterVideo doesn't train on uploads and auto-deletes files.
Real-ESRGAN, without the terminal
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