So, What is the Aiarty Video Enhancer?
The Aiarty Video Enhancer is a desktop software tool designed to upscale and enhance existing videos using AI-driven techniques and strategies.
It effectively improves video resolution, reduces noise and sharpens details, making it a practical solution for restoring older videos or enhancing low-quality recordings.
Unlike old school upscaling methods, Aiarty employs machine learning algorithms to predict and reconstruct finer details resulting in sharper edges and more vivid textures without merely stretching existing pixels.
If you want to learn more about both the history and current state of the art as far as this subject goes click here: A Guide to Video Upscaling.
Installation and Setup
Setting up Aiarty Video Enhancer is pretty straightforward and basically the same as installing any standard desktop software.
One slight difference is that when the software runs for the first time there will be a slight delay as it detects and analyzes any available hardware and computer resources and automatically enables GPU acceleration if possible.
While having some kind of GPU acceleration is desirable it is not absolutely essential however slower processing is to be expected on CPU-only systems.
A dedicated NVIDIA or AMD GPU can significantly enhance processing speeds bearing in mind the kind of data processing the software will need to undertake to complete tasks being pretty heavy.
User Interface and Workflow
Aiarty’s interface is designed for simplicity and efficiency offering uncomplicated drag-and-drop functionality or a standard file picker for video import.
Users can preview short segments to apply and compare enhancements against the original frames, providing a clear representation of the expected final output.
This preview step is crucial for selecting the right AI enhancement model and fine-tuning settings as the variation in results can be quite large.
Essentially, the quality, content and resolution of the original footage has an enormous impact on the results you get depending on the A.I. Model you choose for the task.
For example let’s say you have some old DV.avi files off a tape camcorder from back in the day.
However one set of clips is of outdoor settings with people in the distance plus scenery.
The other is of people indoors at a party shot relatively close-up.
Even though the resolution, file type, bitrate etc are identical, the content will require that you choose or at least fine tune the way you want the software to approach the task.
Key Features
AI Upscaling (Resolution Increase)
Aiarty effectively scales video to higher resolutions, from standard definition up to 4K.
This process tightens textures, sharpens edges and softens compression artifacts, particularly enhancing the clarity of SD and 720p sources.
Denoising and Artifact Reduction
The software is trained to identify and clean up noise and blocking artifacts common in legacy footage and web-extracted videos.
This feature is especially beneficial in low-light scenes, where Aiarty’s intelligent denoise function maintains edge detail while reducing undesirable noise.
Detail and Edge Refinement
Aiarty applies edge enhancement strategies to increase perceived sharpness.
Careful use of this feature prevents over-enhancement, such as the occurrence of halos or a brittle look in the output.
AI Frame Rate Interpolation
The software includes AI frame interpolation that generates new frames between existing ones to facilitate smoother motion in videos, elevating frame rates to 60/120 fps.
This feature is particularly useful in scenarios where fluid slow-motion effects are desired.
Color and Tonal Adjustments
Automatic adjustments (contrast, saturation, local contrast) can lift dull footage but in addition to this there are also manual tools that you can use to color correct.
These are subtle tools rather than full-blown color correction modules and if you grade in an NLE you may want to consider disabling or minimizing automatic color tweaks and doing color work post-enhancement.
Batch Processing
Aiarty supports batch processing, allowing for multiple video files to be enhanced simultaneously.
This feature is suitable for large projects or archives, where clips can be queued to process overnight or during downtimes.
Format Support
Aiarty accepts the usual consumer/prosumer formats and exports to common delivery formats.
If you edit later, choose an intermediate profile (higher bitrate, intra-frame if available) to avoid compounding compression.
Note: Advanced features that some AI enhancers offer, such as deinterlacing, motion interpolation or face-specific refinements are provided but they should be used selectively and again, by using the preview feature.
Audio Denoise
The software also comes with a built-in audio denoising module that is also A.I driven.
Like most A.I. denoising solutions on the market today this is a mostly effective tool handling a wide range of background noise problems right out of the box.
You may hit some audio in your videos that is beyond its capabilities but in my testing for the most part is performs pretty well.
Performance and Speed
Aiarty leverages modern GPU capabilities to accelerate processing speeds, expediting the enhancement of short clips to minimal minutes and longer videos to tens of minutes, depending on system specifications and chosen settings.
CPU-only systems, however, may experience notably lengthier processing times although this will largely depending on how powerful the onboard graphics element of the CPU is.
Some modern CPU’s actually can provide a good deal of processing power for graphics so this will largely depend on your system.
Additionally if you do have an underpowered machine you can always set up your tasks and then have the batch processing module handle them overnight while you are not using your computer.
Results and Real-World Applications
These are my observations testing Aiarty with the most noticeable improvements being in SD and 720p sources, with increased definition and more vibrant color detail.
However in upscaling SD and 720p footage or even lower the best results were when that footage was taken up 1080p which is the minimum resolution to be called “high definition.”
Once you begin to take that resolution footage up to 2K or even 4K the results begin to become far more “footage specific.”
What I mean by that is that some footage improves remarkably up to those resolutions whilst with others there seems to be no great advantage to going beyond 1080p.
The results on1080p to 4K upscaling are subtler but still noticeable, particularly on larger displays.
The reason for that is that at 1080p you are already dealing with footage that is considered “high definition” however even low-quality sources receive visual uplift without appearing unrealistic, assuming settings are applied thoughtfully.
Pricing and Value
Aiarty Video Enhancer is available in both free and full versions.
The free version permits testing of core features and processing of brief videos with watermarking which is good way for you to test whether it is going to help you with your specific footage.
The full version removes limitations, offers batch processing capabilities and ensures lifetime updates, providing excellent value for users seeking regular video upscaling.
Final Verdict
Aiarty Video Enhancer is a robust tool for content creators and video enthusiasts needing to enhance or restore footage.
Its blend of AI capabilities, ease of use and offline privacy makes it an attractive option for enhancing video quality across various scenarios.
While it cannot create detail where none originally exists, it clearly improves the viewing experience, making it worth consideration in any video editing toolkit.