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Phoenix Upscaler

Paid#13 of 25 in AI Video Restoration Software

Phoenix Upscaler: A flexible restoration tool with low per-job pricing and local offline processing. Ranked #13 of 25 in AI Video Restoration Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for users paying per restoration job.

7.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.7 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Users paying per restoration job
Free plan
No
Paid from
$129 one-time
Denoising
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Restores video with denoising, deinterlacing, and upscaling up to 4K
- Supports neural, generative, and face-focused restoration modes
- Offers offline local processing and resumable long-running jobs
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the desktop trial adds a watermark to 60-second clips
- Cloud pricing varies by clip length and quality
- Desktop app currently supports Windows and Linux; macOS is coming later

Our verdict on Phoenix Upscaler

Phoenix Upscaler is desktop and cloud software for restoring old or degraded video, including VHS, Hi8, MiniDV, DVDs, film scans, phone clips, and compressed recordings. It is aimed at people working on personal archives, family tapes, and other low-resolution footage. Restoration tools cover denoising, deinterlacing, scaling, lost-detail reconstruction, and face-focused enhancement. The desktop application runs on Windows and Linux, while Phoenix Cloud Studio processes uploaded clips on vendor GPUs.

Pricing suits users who prefer paying per restoration job. Cloud Standard starts at $2.99 per job and includes denoising, deinterlacing, and 2× upscaling. Cloud Enhanced starts at $5.99 per job and adds AI detail reconstruction with cloud GPU processing. Cloud Studio Max includes enhanced restoration, 4× output scale, and up to 4K resolution. According to the vendor's pricing details, cloud amounts vary by clip length and quality. The Desktop app costs $129 one time and includes a perpetual licence, future updates, no watermark, unlimited local restores, up to 4K output, and activation on up to three computers.

The main distinction is the choice between cloud convenience and local control. Desktop processing works offline after activation, while cloud jobs can be resumed when restoration takes longer. Standard, Enhanced, and Generative modes give buyers a way to match processing depth to the footage, including generative diffusion-based reconstruction for lost detail. The product fits users who want a focused restoration workflow and either occasional per-job pricing or unlimited local restores. Buyers needing macOS desktop software today should use the cloud studio instead, while those seeking a broader restoration suite may prefer an alternative with a wider feature set.

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Phoenix Upscaler pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Phoenix Upscaler fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$129 one-time
Platform	Desktop
Maximum upscale	4x
Denoising	Yes
Deblurring	Not verified
Artifact removal	Not verified
Frame interpolation	Not verified
Face recovery	Yes
Money-back guarantee	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	phoenixlabs.space
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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