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Use Detail-Preserving Upscale in After Effects

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Answer

Apply Detail-Preserving Upscale to a layer, set Scale, adjust Reduce Noise at 100%, and test a short render for artifacts.

Select the best source layer

Select the highest-quality source layer available.

Apply Detail-Preserving Upscale

Open Effect > Distort > Detail-preserving Upscale and set Scale.

Tune noise and test render

Tune Reduce Noise only as needed and render a representative section.

Video walkthrough

If it does not work

  • If edges halo or texture becomes plastic, reduce Scale or Reduce Noise, compare with standard scaling, and retain the original layer for reversal.
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