Topaz Video AI is the undisputed heavyweight champion of AI video upscaling. If you regularly work with low‑quality footage (old home videos, heavily compressed web clips, 360p archival material) and need to bring it up to 4K, Topaz Video AI is worth every penny. The After Effects plugin is still evolving, but even in its current state it gives you a seamless workflow without leaving your composition.
Stop searching for "instant." Instead, learn to use Topaz Video AI (external) for real quality, or RE:Fine (internal) for professional scaling. Avoid any $20 "Instant 4K" preset pack—it is a scam. instant 4k plugin after effects
Open After Effects and create a new composition (3840x2160 or 4096x2160). Topaz Video AI is the undisputed heavyweight champion