
The largest video platform, YouTube, is releasing a new feature called "Super Resolution," which automatically improves the quality of older videos to 1080p, even if they were originally uploaded in 240p.
The original video will however be preserved and creators will have the option to disable AI enhancement if they wish.
Later, YouTube plans to expand this innovation to 4K and introduce ultra-sharp "thumbnails" generated with artificial intelligence.
YouTube to enhance old videos using AI
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) October 30, 2025
The platform is launching a new feature called Super Resolution, which automatically upgrades the quality of older videos to 1080p — even if they were originally uploaded in 240p.
Original files will be preserved, and creators will have… pic.twitter.com/FTJHd7wAQW