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Description

Alchemist X is a professional video standards conversion platform developed by Grass Valley to help broadcasters and media organizations deliver high-quality content across different frame rates, resolutions, and broadcast formats. The software uses eighth-generation motion-compensated algorithms to maintain natural movement and minimize visual artifacts during video conversion. Its real-time processing engine supports standard definition, HD, 1080p, and UHD 2160p video for live production and media distribution workflows. HDR and SDR processing capabilities include color space conversion, support for HLG and PQ transfer functions, and customizable lookup tables. Additional video processing tools provide alias suppression, linear enhancement, picture adjustments, RGB legalizing, and graphics-friendly conversion modes. Alchemist X supports up to 16 audio channels with configurable gain, delay, and channel shuffling to maintain synchronization with processed video. Its HTML5 interface allows multiple operators to access configuration and monitoring controls remotely through a standard web browser. Integration with Grass Valley's Agile Media Processing Platform (AMPP) enables deployment across on-premises infrastructure, private clouds, public clouds, and hybrid environments. Flexible instance provisioning and pay-as-you-go options allow organizations to scale conversion capacity for live sports, seasonal events, international broadcasts, and other changing production requirements.

Description

VideoUpscaler is a web-based AI tool designed for enhancing video quality. Users can upload videos that are up to 500 MB in size and select their desired resolution, which includes options of 1080p, 2K (1440p), or 4K (2160p), before downloading the upscaled video along with its original audio track. The service utilizes FlashVSR, a diffusion-based super-resolution model, and operates entirely on cloud GPUs, eliminating the need for any software installation. Depending on the resolution selected, the processing fee ranges from 1 to 3 credits per second at 1080p, 2K, or 4K, with an estimated cost provided prior to job commencement, and any credits from unsuccessful jobs are refunded. For users with paid plans, batch processing capabilities allow them to upscale up to 10 videos simultaneously. Developers can integrate the service via a REST API or connect to a remote MCP server compatible with tools like Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, and VS Code. Additionally, there is a dedicated macOS application that processes videos locally on Apple Silicon using its own set of AI models. This service caters to various users, including video creators, editors, marketers, and anyone looking to enhance older or low-resolution videos for better quality. As a result, it provides a convenient solution for those in need of professional video enhancement without the hassle of complex software.

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API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Claude No 
Claude Code No 
Cursor No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
Visual Studio Code No 

Integrations

Claude Yes 
Claude Code Yes 
Cursor Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
Visual Studio Code Yes 

Pricing Details

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Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$29.90/month
The Creator cloud plan is $29.90/month for 1,000 credits. Current promotion: 20% off the first three monthly payments, or $179.40 for the first annual term, renewing at $287/year; the promotion ends November 30, 2026. Credit packs start at $199 and do not expire. Cloud processing costs 1, 2, or 3 credits per second at 1080p, 2K, or 4K. The separate Mac license is $99/year or $159 one-time, with a 7-day trial.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Grass Valley

Country

Canada

Website

www.grassvalley.com/products/ampp/alchemist-x/

Vendor Details

Company Name

SailorFlow

Website

videoupscaler.co

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