How to Upscale Video from 720P to 4K? [AI & Non-AI]

When playing 720p videos on a 4K TV, you may find that the 720p videos look terrible on your 4K TV. Though some devices support auto-upscale when dealing with low-resolution videos, the output quality is not ideal. So this post shares some handy tools to help you convert 720p to 4K with better quality in advance. Read on to make your 720p video quality better now!

Carina Carina | Updated on May 23, 2024

How to Convert 720p to 4K?

1. WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro

2. Adobe Premiere Pro

3. AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI

FAQs about 720p to 4K Conversion

How to Convert 720p to 4K?

The following shares 3 tools that can convert video from 720p to 4K. Each has its pros & cons. Just read on to learn more details and choose one according to your needs.

1. WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a top-notch video converter that supports upscaling and downscaling videos with an easy-to-handle process. You can use it to convert 720P to 4K UHD videos for playback on a 4K device with a clearer image. Not just for 720P to 4K, this video converter also supports upscale video from SD to HD, UHD, etc. and downscale high-resolution video.

Moreover, being a video converter, you can change the video formats to solve the unsupported formats and codecs issues. It also offers a built-in video editor. With an intuitive interface, you can easily use it to do all the tasks.

DownloadDownload this video converter now and read on to see how to convert 720P to 4K videos.

An Efficient 4K 720P Converter

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is an efficient video scaler that can upscale 720P videos to 4K and downscale 4K to 720P videos. Whether you want to upscale or compress videos, it always keeps high quality output. Get it to start the conversion as you wish!

Step 1. Launch WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro after installing it. Then open the “Converter” window and click on “+ Add Files” to import the 720P videos or 4K videos into the program. You can import multiple files simultaneously into the converter as it can batch process the conversion at once.

720P to 4K Converter

Step 2. If the displayed format image on the right side isn’t the original format or you want to change the video format, you can press the format image and select one preferred format under the Video tab.

4K to 720P Converter

Step 3. To convert videos from 720P to 4K, you can directly go to the Quick settings and move the slider to 4K resolution. You can also go to the format image and choose “4K(MP4)” or “4K(MKV)” under the “4K/HD” section in Step 2.

How to Convert 720P to 4K

Tips. If you want to convert 4K videos to 720P, you can also utilize the Quick settings to quickly set 720P resolution for the 4K videos.

Step 4. Specify an output path by clicking the inverted triangle button, and then hit “Run” to start the conversion.

How to Upscale 720P to 4K

Besides being a video scaler, you can also use WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro as an efficient video/audio downloader, editor, screen recorder, GIF and ringtone maker, and so forth. Just get it to enrich your digital lives now!

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2. Adobe Premiere Pro

Being a professional video editing program, Adobe Premiere Pro can also help you upscale video to a higher resolution. It adopts sophisticated algorithms that can upscale the video image from 720p to 4K while preserving details and sharpness. If you are a video maker who needs high-resolution outputs and has Premiere Pro on your computer, give it a try to improve the video quality.

How to convert 720P to 4K with Premiere Pro:

Step 1. Launch Adobe Premiere Pro and create a project.

Step 2. Drag and drop your video to the "Drag media here to create sequence" field.

Step 3. Select “Sequence” to open the "Sequence Settings” window. Set the frame size as "3840 x 2160", and then check the "Maximum Bit Depth" and "Maximum Render Quality" boxes. Click "OK" to save the settings.

Step 4. Right-click on the video in the timeline and choose “Set to frame size”.

Step 5. Select the entire sequence and press "Ctrl+M" to bring up to the "Export" window. Go to the "Video" tab and find "Bitrate Encoding". Set both "Target" and "Maximum Bitrate" to 50 Mbps.

Premiere Pro Upscale 720P to 4K

3. AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI

If you desire a simple conversion process and the best output quality, then give AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI a try. It is an AI-based video upscaler that employs sophisticated algorithms and AI technology to upscale video from 720P to 4K while fixing blurry, denoising, deinterlacing, reducing flickers, and more.

Since it is AI-based, you can easily enhance the video quality with just a few simple clicks.

How to upscale 720P to 4K with AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI:

Step 1. Download AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI on your computer and launch it.

Step 2. Click "Browse" to add your video or directly drop your video to the program.

Step 3. Go to the "Presets" section to select "Upscale to 4K" if you want to convert 720P to 4K.

Step 4. Now, you can click "Start Processing" to upscale video from 720p to 4K.

AVCLabs Upscale 720P to 4K

Wrap-up:

Above is all the information about how to convert 720P to 4K with different video upscalers. You can choose WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro if you just want to improve the playback experience on your 4K devices. Premiere Pro is more suitable for advanced users to upscale video and AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI offers the best output quality but may be a little expensive. Anyway, choose one according to your needs. Thanks for reading!

FAQs about 720p to 4K Conversion

Q1. What is 720p?

720p refers to a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It provides a total of 921,600 pixels. Although it improves on SD resolution, it is considered entry-level HD. Compared to higher resolutions such as 1080p and 4K, 720p lacks the clarity and sharpness that viewers have come to expect, resulting in a less immersive viewing experience.

It was widely utilized in early HDTVs, computer monitors, and gaming consoles.

Q2. What is 4K?

4K resolution, also known as Ultra HD (UHD), refers to a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and 4096 × 2160 pixels, which offers four times the pixel counts of 1080p resolution, resulting in exceptional detail and clarity. It provides an enhanced visual experience with vibrant colors, fine details, and smooth lines. 4K resolution offers better image clarity, especially when viewed on larger screens. It is widely used in digital television and digital cinematography. In television and consumer media, 3840 × 2160 is the dominant 4K standard, whereas the movie projection industry uses 4096 × 2160.

Q3. Does 720p look good on 4K TV?

720p content will not appear as well on a 4K TV as native 4K content, but it may still be watchable depending on factors such as the TV's upscaling technology, the content itself, and the viewing distance. If you want to watch 720p content on a 4K TV with better experience, consider upgrading from 720p to 4K or purchasing a TV with decent upscaling features to improve your viewing experience.

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