How to Install Presets for Topaz Video AI

Topaz Video AI is one of the most powerful editing tools when it comes to AI video enhancement. It’s a great option for those looking to upscale their videos to 2K, 4K, and even 8K+. However, finding the best settings to use can be a bit cumbersome, especially when you factor in the time it takes for each test video to render!

Example video enhancement from Topaz Video AI – Note that this image has been compressed and optimized, actual in-video quality will likely be higher than shown.

Fortunately, that’s where presets come in – these can help save a ton of time when it comes to finding the best settings to use. A preset is simply a .json file which the Topaz Video AI software can read and set the settings accordingly, without any manual adjustment involved.

There are a range of presets out there that allow you to quickly apply specific settings and filters to enhance your videos. You can find a few decent ones posted over on the Topaz Labs forum. Here’s how you can install and use presets in Topaz Video AI:

Installing Presets

  1. Download the Preset Files: First, you need to obtain the preset files you want to install. These are typically provided as .json files and can often be found on places like the official Topaz Forum, Reddit, etc.
  2. Locate the Presets Folder: The Presets folder is located at “%programdata%\Topaz Labs LLC\Topaz Video AI\presets” (e.g., C:\ProgramData\Topaz Labs LLC\Topaz Video AI\presets). Note: You may need to enable the viewing of hidden files & folders in your Windows explorer settings to view the “ProgramData” folder.
  3. Copy the Preset Files: Simply copy or drag-and-drop the .json preset files you downloaded into the Presets folder.
  4. Ensure Topaz Video AI is Closed: Make sure Topaz Video AI is not running in the background when you copy the preset files.

Using Presets

Once you’ve installed the presets, you can access them within Topaz Video AI:

  1. Open Topaz Video AI: Launch the Topaz Video AI application on your computer.
  2. Import Your Video: Use the “Browse” option or drag-and-drop your video file into the program.
  3. Select a Preset: In the top-right corner of the interface, you’ll find the “Presets” dropdown menu. The presets you copied will be listed here. Click on the desired preset to apply it.
  4. Customize the Preset (Optional): After selecting a preset, you can further customize the settings by adjusting the AI filters, models, and output parameters.
  5. Preview and Export: Use the “Preview” button to see how the preset affects your video, and then click “Export” to render the enhanced video with the applied preset.

By simply copying the .json preset files to the designated Presets folder, you can easily install and access pre-configured settings in Topaz Video AI without any manual configuration. This streamlines your Topaz Video AI workflow and allows you to achieve consistent, high-quality results with minimal effort!

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