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In the NEXT update, waifu2x will introduce native support for the AV1 video encoder. All popular AV1 video encoders will be available from day one, including:
SVT-AV1 software encoder
Nvidia NVENC AV1 hardware encoder
Intel QSV AV1 hardware encoder
AMD AMF AV1 hardware encoder
2024-11-09 14:23:15 +0000 UTC
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2024-11-02 12:27:28 +0000 UTC View PostIn the NETX update, the Omni-Mini model will receive a V2 upgrade, improving its image quality without compromising performance.
Here is an example: 🔗imgsli.com
The previous Omni-Mini model will be replaced by th...
2024-10-22 03:33:57 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the Premium version, Premium features are Unlocked, you can use it Commercially, and will NOT ask you for donation.
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In the NEXT beta update, GIFs will also benefit from transparent image clarity enhancement.
This improvement will enhance the quality of GIFs with a transparent background.
Here are some examples:
The NEW feature will be available in the next...
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2024-10-02 11:14:59 +0000 UTC View Post------------------------------------------------------
NEW Lite RIFE Frame Interpolation model will be available in the NEXT update
The new lite model can generate more stable frames compared to v4.15-Lite, without any performance loss, the speed and vram usage is the same as v4.15-Lite 2024-09-24 13:40:53 +0000 UTC View Post
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In the next update, additional options will be introduced for the [Convert format only (static images)] feature, making Waifu2x a viable alternative to image compression software. This follows up on what I mentioned in 2024-09-09 09:42:29 +0000 UTC View Post
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The fast video upscale mode I mentioned in the 🔗previous post is now ready for release and it will be available in the NEXT Update.
Its performance is n...
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In the next update, the previous [Sequential decoding] feature will be upgraded to [Image decode threads]. Waifu2x will automatically adjust the number of decode threads based on your PC's specifications to ensure optimal performance.
In my tests (involving 2x upscaling mu...
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2024-08-02 16:59:23 +0000 UTC View Post---------------------------------------------------
NEW Lite RIFE Frame Interpolation model will be available in the NEXT update.
The new lite model can generate more stable frames compared to the previous one
As mentioned in the last news post, I am working on fast upscale models dedicated to video enhancement.
One of these models is now ready for preview and will be available soon in future updates.
The model is still under development and subject to change.
This is a small model designed for fa...
2024-07-17 12:12:13 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the Premium version, Premium features are Unlocked, you can use it Commercially, and will NOT ask you for donation.
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Already available in the latest version
In the next update, Waifu2x will offer the ability to quickly resize and compress images without using super-res, similar to those "image compressor" software.
I decided to add this feature because I found that the "image compressor...
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2024-07-02 14:45:47 +0000 UTC View Post---------------------
A NEW high quality Photo upscaling model for Real-ESRGAN engine will be available in the next update
Compared to the x4plus model, the new model retains detail better and the image is cleaner
Here is an example:
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In the next update, waifu2x will gain the ability to automatically detect interlaced videos and deinterlace them before initiating the upscale / frame interpolation process.
This enhancement will resolve compatibility issues with interlaced videos, such as those found in old DVD recordings.
Here is an exampl...
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2024-06-02 17:41:51 +0000 UTC View Post---------------------
NEW Frame interpolation model for RIFE-NCNN-Vulkan engine will be available in the next update
This latest RIFE model can generate more stable interpolated frames compare to v4.14 model
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The upcoming update will introduce a faster video encoding method. When the "Process Video by Segment" feature is activated, Waifu2x will employ a more efficient technique to compile video segments into the final product, significantly decreasing the assembly time.
For instance, when using the standard H.264 encod...
2024-05-19 09:20:19 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the Premium version, Premium features are Unlocked, you can use it Commercially, and will NOT ask you for donation.
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✅Fixed an issue where enabling [Process video by ...
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2024-05-02 10:41:01 +0000 UTC View Post---------------------
NEW Video encoder settings UI design will be available in the next update.
The previous Hardware encoder & ProRes workflow will be merged into this new UI.
Update: [Encoding quality] also will be merged into this new UI.
2024-04-23 04:36:50 +0000 UTC View Post