US EditionYouTube Is Upgrading Old Videos to HD and 4K Automatically - but You Can Opt Out
YouTube will let creators and viewers control AI upscaling of videos below 1080p and label enhanced content, aiming to improve quality on large displays.
- YouTube unveiled Super Resolution on October 29, 2025, an AI feature that auto-upscales videos uploaded below 1080p to HD.
- Because low-resolution clips look fine on small phones but not big screens, millions of videos uploaded between 2005 and 2010 will be upscaled for better viewing on 50+ inch TVs.
- Creators retain control over their library, as original files and original resolution remain intact with an opt-out, while viewers see a "Super Resolution" label to toggle versions in the settings menu.
- YouTube will push upscaled videos across mobile, web and TV, applying AI to many millions of videos while some creators accused unannounced upscaling in YouTube Shorts, sparking debate over a Will Smith clip.
- As part of a wider trend, YouTube positions itself among platforms using AI to modernize older media, calling Super Resolution its most advanced AI application to enhance viewing experience.
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YouTube adds AI powered 'Super Resolution' feature to make low-res videos look sharper than ever: here's how it works
YouTube has launched super resolution to upscale videos below 1080p to HD on smart TVs, with plans for 4K. Creators can opt out, keeping original resolutions intact.
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