Video Clearer

If you are using Kapwing on a Free account then all exports — including from the Video Clearer — will contain a watermark. Once you upgrade to a Pro account the watermark will be completely removed from all the videos you sharpen and edit.

To improve the clarity of a blurry video, upload the file into Kapwing or paste the URL into our online editor. Then, adjust the settings for opacity, brightness, contrast, saturation, and blurring to improve the quality of the footage. Lastly, make sure to export the video as 1080p or 4K. When adjusting the compression level, opt for higher quality so you don’t affect the resolution during the export process.

You can also use AI tools to upscale video (increasing resolution up to 4x) and denoise video (removing visual noise and grain). These tools can help unblur videos that start at low resolution or with significant grain.

Videos sent through cellular networks are typically heavily compressed, leading to a loss of quality. Sometimes, file types sent between Android and iPhones are handled differently on each device, too, which leads to blurring. One way to preserve quality during Android-to-iPhone transfers is to use third-party messaging apps or file-sharing apps. You can also upload your video to Kapwing's Video Clearer prior to sending to unblur, enhance, and export in 4K. Or, you can sharpen the video's quality after receiving it using the tool's brightness, contrast, opacity, saturation, and blur level sliders.

Yes, there are better resolutions than 1920x1080, also commonly called 1080p or Full HD. 3840x2160, or 4K, is the highest resolution possible on most PC screens, and contains four times as many pixels as 1080p. Some Mac models currently support even higher resolution, like 8K. Kapwing's online video clearer allows you to export your video files in both 1080p and 4K, as well as adjust the file level to avoid over-compressing.

There are a handful of reasons why 1080p videos can sometimes look blurry. For example, the original footage quality could be very low-resolution, which forces its pixels to be stretched to fit high-resolution displays. Also, platforms like YouTube use a compression algorithm during uploads to make streaming faster, which can have the side effect of blurring video somewhat. Finally, the monitor's native resolution you're using might not match1080p.

There are three key reasons why a video's visual quality is critical when posting to social media:

1. First Impressions Matter: Viewers are quickly scrolling through feeds, so high-quality video is much more likely to grab attention. Sharp, clear video with high resolution makes a good first impression, and gets viewers to watch for longer and engage.
2. Brand Credibility: Consistent visual quality improves brand credibility. High-quality, polished videos look professional, showing that you care about your content and audience, which helps foster trust and loyalty.
3. Improved Engagement: High-resolution, crystal clear videos are far likelier to be shared and engaged with. Platforms typically favor content that generates positive reactions, such as likes, shares, and comments, which only increase your videos' reach.

To make a blurry video clearer, upload the file into Kapwing’s online editor or paste the video URL. Then, go to the "Edit" panel on the right-hand side and scroll down to the "Adjust" section. Next, slide the markers to adjust the settings for opacity, brightness, contrast, saturation, and blur level.

You can also use Kapwing's AI video enhancing tools, including Upscale and Denoise, to improve the clarity of your videos.

Yes, AI can make video content clearer. Try Upscale Video to intelligently increase the resolution of any video. Or try Denoise Video, which removes distracting visual grain in seconds. Kapwing also offers an AI stabilization tool that automatically stabilizes your video so it’s less shaky — which has a big impact on clarity. You can also use our easily adjustable settings for brightness, contrast, and saturation to improve the clarity of your videos. Then, choose a higher resolution like 1080p or 4K when exporting to preserve quality.