MetalVideo

MetalVideo for Mac Preview 0.9.0

Upscale in real time. As you watch.

No pre-processing. No waiting for an export. Open a video and upscaling begins as it plays.

Real-time upscaling · macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon

Free Preview ends December 31, 2026
This evaluation Preview is free to use through December 31, 2026, in your device’s local time zone. From January 1, 2027, playback, enhancement, and other app features in this build will stop working. Future Preview or product versions and pricing have not been decided. Read the Preview terms →

Actual MetalVideo window comparing the original and enhanced harbor sample
Actual MetalVideo PreviewSample artwork by BridgeDevs

Watch without waiting.

Enhancement, during playback.

Drop in an MP4, MOV, MKV, or WebM file and the built-in model processes each frame in real time. There is no need to convert the entire video first.

Processing stays on your Mac. AUTO switches between Fast and Quality for the current workload, displaying Optimal, 2×, or 4× enhanced output while playback continues.

Picture samples

Take a closer look.

See how edges and fine lines change. Both views come from the same input.

Harbor illustration: 2× output from the built-in Quality model
Harbor illustration: source enlarged 2× with bilinear interpolation
OriginalMetalVideo · 2×
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640 × 360 → 1280 × 720 · Built-in Quality · FX off

All samples & processing details →

Made for everyday playback.

Familiar controls. One window.

Read the guide →

Compare in real time

Switch between Original, Enhanced, and a split comparison during playback. See the difference as you adjust.

Pick up where you left off

Add folders to the playlist. History restores playback position, audio, and subtitle choices.

Choose audio and subtitles

Switch audio tracks and supported embedded text subtitles, with adjustable text size and styling.

Playback rate and seek previews

Change speed from 0.75× to 2× while preserving pitch. Hover the seek bar to preview the destination frame and time.

Download

Download free Preview 0.9.0.

The signed and notarized DMG is available. Review the Preview period and terms before downloading.

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For Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later. Currently focused on SDR video. See the guide for supported formats and Preview limitations.

System requirements & formats →