has transitioned under the "VikPea" branding, with the latest significant updates (April 2026) focusing on integrated AI video generation advanced 8K upscaling
For the uninitiated, HitPaw Video Enhancer uses advanced AI models to upscale videos without the "blocky" artifacts of traditional resizing. It specializes in:
Optimized for cartoon/anime, enriching colors and sharpening lines. hitpaw video enhancer 1710 new
The 1710 update offers more intelligent reconstruction of facial textures, crucial for close-up shots in vlogs, interviews, or concerts.
The free trial version applies a watermark to exported videos. has transitioned under the "VikPea" branding, with the
Specifically tuned for anime and cartoons. It sharpens lines, smooths jagged edges, and enhances flat colors without creating artifacts.
In v16.5, rapid motion often produced “shimmering” edges. v17.10’s new --temporal-smooth 2 flag (enabled by default in “High Quality” mode) analyzes three adjacent frames. Using VMAF (Video Multimethod Assessment Fusion) with a temporal filter: The free trial version applies a watermark to
: Fixes blurry or shaky videos and can repair corrupted files.
This mode is tuned for videos with people. It sharpens facial features, smooths skin, and restores clarity to portraits and vlogs. The newer Face Realistic Model is designed to even recover fine textures and reduce inter-frame jitter.
: Restores vivid, natural colors to black-and-white or faded historical footage. Low-Light Enhancement