Introduction
Vapourkit is a free, open source application for video upscaling and enhancement using VapourSynth and AI models. It provides a user-friendly interface for video processing with support for both NVIDIA TensorRT and DirectML (AMD/Intel/NVIDIA) backends.
What it does
- AI Video Upscaling — process videos with high-quality AI upscaling models
- Dual Backend Support — TensorRT (NVIDIA) or DirectML (AMD/Intel/NVIDIA)
- Real-time Preview — see results while processing
- Video Comparison — built-in side-by-side viewer
- Batch Processing — upscale multiple videos sequentially
- Pre-made Filters — dozens of ready-to-use filters
- Custom VapourSynth Filters — write and chain custom video processing filters
- Templates & Workflows — save and share filter configs (
.vkfilter) and complete workflows (.vkworkflow) - Custom Models — import your own ONNX models
Who it’s for
- Restoration enthusiasts working with archival video
- Anime and film communities upscaling SD or LQ sources
- Anyone who wants AI-driven video enhancement without writing VapourSynth scripts by hand
Next
- Installation — download and first-launch setup
- First Upscale — process your first video in five minutes
- How it works — the conceptual model behind the app
- Basic Usage — the everyday workflow