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What sets this restoration process apart is its simplicity: users can simply insert their footage and witness a remarkable transformation without the need for manual adjustments or parameter tuning. While restoring old videos using AI is not entirely new, Starlight is the first tool to implement diffusion models. This technique dissects the structure of the analyzed image, allowing for the correction of even the smallest details.
Topaz Labs has made this tool available for free, enabling users to enhance recordings lasting up to ten seconds. For videos up to five minutes in duration and a maximum resolution of 1080p, a fee will apply. Moreover, the company has promised a corporate version for handling longer videos, further expanding the tool's potential use cases.