Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
VideoAscend
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Max output resolution4k
- 4AI enhancementYes
- 5Frame interpolationYes
- 6Batch processingYes
- 7Processing modedesktop
- 8Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
VideoAscend is ranked #13 of 40 in video upscaling software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on video upscaling software
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Max output resolution
- 4kgithub.com
- AI enhancement
- Yesgithub.com
- Frame interpolation
- Yesgithub.com
- Batch processing
- Yesgithub.com
- Processing mode
- desktopgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linuxgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- VideoAscend uses AI-based algorithms to upscale low-resolution videos and perform frame interpolation on the user's computer.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Upscaling
- Upscaling options include Anime4K v4, Real-ESRGAN, and Real-CUGAN.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- GPU support
- GPU encoding options include NVENC, AMF, VideoToolbox, and QuickSync, with CPU fallback.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Presets
- The app includes five built-in presets and supports unlimited custom presets.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Optional integration
- The optional AI Advisor uses Claude by Anthropic and can recommend algorithms, estimate processing time, and apply settings.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says video processing runs locally, with no cloud upload and no video data leaving the computer.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- AI Advisor data
- The README says an AI Advisor key is encrypted and stored locally, and sent only directly to Anthropic's API.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The repository lists Windows installer and portable builds, macOS Intel and Apple Silicon builds, and Linux AppImage, deb, and rpm packages.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- Minimum requirements listed are Windows 10, macOS 11, or Ubuntu 20.04, 4 GB RAM, any GPU with CPU fallback, and 500 MB free storage.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The source repository identifies the software as AGPL-3.0-or-later licensed.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The app lists in-app update notifications with one-click installation as a feature.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- GPU acceleration
- It lists NVENC, AMF, VideoToolbox, and QuickSync acceleration, with CPU fallback.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- AI Advisor
- An optional Claude-powered advisor can recommend algorithms, estimate processing time, and apply settings.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Advisor security
- The optional Anthropic API key is encrypted and stored locally, and the project says it is sent only to Anthropic's API.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- Downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including Intel and Apple Silicon macOS builds.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The AI Advisor is optional and requires a separate Anthropic API key; video processing works without it.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/SiddharthSeng/VideoAscend-AI-Video-Enha· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/SiddharthSeng/VideoAscend-AI-Video-Enha· checked 4 Oct 2026