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 on sites like YouTube. It cleans up blurry online clips so they look clear 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 in your settings, it works automatically in the background.
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
Video Super Resolution Edge hardware requirements include specific graphics cards and video resolutions to work properly. Your computer needs an Nvidia RTX 20, 30, 40, or 50 series card, or an AMD RX 5700 through RX 8000 series card. Additionally, the video you are watching must have a resolution lower than 720p for the feature to turn on.
- 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
Video Super Resolution Edge can be turned on or off directly through your browser settings to improve the quality of low-resolution videos. You need to open Microsoft Edge, go to the settings menu, find the system and performance section, and use the 'Enhance videos' toggle to activate the feature.
- 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. To keep the feature active on battery power, change your preference in the same menu.
How to verify it is working: While a video plays, click the "Media" icon in the Edge address bar (the URL bar). When active, the menu displays an "Enhance video" status indicator showing that the feature is working.
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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