In an effort to make videos look better on big-screen TVs, YouTube is using AI upscaling to generate higher resolutions for videos uploaded below 1080p.

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.

YouTube is introducing a major visual upgrade for its platform, using artificial intelligence to enhance low-quality videos. The company announced a new “Super Resolution” feature that automatically upscales videos uploaded below 1080p to HD quality,

YouTube is rolling out some updates aimed at making visuals look better on its TV apps, including automatic AI video upscaling. To begin with, YouTube plans to upscale videos that were uploaded in under 1080p to an HD resolution.

YouTube is bringing TV-level polish to creator content with 4K thumbnails, AI upscaling, better channel previews, and shoppable moments. As TV viewership surges, these upgrades are designed to make creators shine on the biggest screen in your home.