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
Section titled “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
Section titled “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.
- 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