How to Enable Video Super Resolution in Microsoft Edge
Video Super Resolution in Microsoft Edge is a built-in feature that uses AI to sharpen fuzzy, low-resolution videos as you watch them. It cleans up blurry online clips so they look much clearer on big, high-resolution screens.
You need a compatible graphics card, such as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series or newer, to run this feature. Once you turn it on, it works automatically on supported video sites like YouTube.
To enable Video Super Resolution in Microsoft Edge, go to Settings , then System and performance, and toggle “Enhance videos in Microsoft Edge” to On. Your changes take effect immediately.
Why use Video Super Resolution?
VSR relies on machine learning algorithms to reconstruct missing pixel data, turning blocky streams into crisp visuals. It cleans up fuzzy images, making low-quality videos look much better. Your computer’s graphics card then improves the picture in real-time.
What happens when you turn it on?
Enabling the feature allows your browser to automatically detect low-quality videos and upscale them. Viewers notice less blur and fewer blocky artifacts on screen while watching content.
Hardware Requirements
Running Video Super Resolution in Edge requires specific hardware. Supported graphics cards include the Nvidia RTX 20, 30, 40, or 50 series, alongside AMD RX 5700 through RX 8000 series hardware. The videos you watch also need to be lower than 720p for the feature to work.
- Nvidia RTX 20, 30, 40, or 50 series.
- AMD RX 5700 through RX 8000 series.
Microsoft maintains an updated compatibility list on its official site.
Additionally, playback must meet these criteria:
- Playing at a resolution lower than 720p.
- Larger than 192 pixels in both height and width.
- Not protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM).
Enable or disable Video super resolution (VSR) in Edge
Toggling Video Super Resolution on or off happens within the browser settings. Open Edge, navigate to Settings, then System and performance, and find the 'Enhance videos' option to toggle it.
- Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
- Click the Settings and more button (three horizontal dots) in the top right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Click on System and performance in the left menu.
- Look for Enhance videos in Microsoft Edge.
- Toggle the switch to On to enable it or Off to disable it.
Note on Power: By default, VSR is often disabled when operating on battery power to save energy. Changing this preference occurs within the System and performance menu if use while unplugged is desired.
How to verify it is working: While a video plays, click the "Media" icon in the Edge address bar (the URL bar). Active VSR displays an "Enhance video" status indicator showing that the feature currently processes playback.
Modifications take effect immediately. Refreshing the video page helps the effect start.
How to enhance video quality in Microsoft Edge?
You can improve the quality of videos you watch online in Microsoft Edge by using the 'Enhance video' feature, which makes your video stream and game graphics look clearer and sharper.
Should I use video super resolution?
Super Resolution can effectively remove background noises, reduce compression artifacts, and upscale resolution. It can improve the overall clarity and sharpness of both local and streamed videos.
How to use NVIDIA super resolution on edge?
Managing Nvidia's competing hardware-level upscaling requires a quick trip to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Navigate to Adjust Video Image Settings, select RTX Video Enhancements, and toggle on Super Resolution. For Windows "Graphics settings": Under Custom options for apps, add the path to your Chrome or Edge browser.
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