Topaz API: Pricing, Documentation
by Topaz
Topaz API, developers can upscale videos to higher resolutions suitable for broadcast, cinema, and large-format displays. The API leverages Topaz's industry-recognized enhancement algorithms to restore old footage, improve user-generated content, and prepare videos for demanding production workflows where visual quality is critical.

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Topaz Video Upscaler API Documentation
https://gateway.pixazo.ai/topaz-upscale-video-753/v1/topaz-upscale-video-request
Authentication
All requests require an API key passed via header.
| Header | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key | string | Yes | Your API subscription key |
Topaz Upscale Video generate request - Topaz Upscale Video
Request Code
POST https://gateway.pixazo.ai/topaz-upscale-video-753/v1/topaz-upscale-video-request
Content-Type: application/json
Cache-Control: no-cache
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY
{
"video_url": "https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/kandinsky-5-0-pro-953/ijNirwcnwvZ0VLVPIylDF_output.mp4",
"upscale_factor": 2
}
import requests
url = "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/topaz-upscale-video-753/v1/topaz-upscale-video-request"
headers = {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"Cache-Control": "no-cache",
"Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key": "YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY"
}
data = {
"video_url": "https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/kandinsky-5-0-pro-953/ijNirwcnwvZ0VLVPIylDF_output.mp4",
"upscale_factor": 2
}
response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
print(response.json())
const url = "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/topaz-upscale-video-753/v1/topaz-upscale-video-request";
const headers = {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"Cache-Control": "no-cache",
"Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key": "YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY"
};
const data = {
"video_url": "https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/kandinsky-5-0-pro-953/ijNirwcnwvZ0VLVPIylDF_output.mp4",
"upscale_factor": 2
};
fetch(url, {
method: "POST",
headers: headers,
body: JSON.stringify(data)
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(error => console.error("Error:", error));
curl -X POST "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/topaz-upscale-video-753/v1/topaz-upscale-video-request" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Cache-Control: no-cache" \
-H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY" \
--data-raw '{
"video_url": "https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/kandinsky-5-0-pro-953/ijNirwcnwvZ0VLVPIylDF_output.mp4",
"upscale_factor": 2
}'
Output
{
"request_id": "topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "QUEUED",
"polling_url": "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}
Webhook (Optional)
Add the X-Webhook-URL header to your submit request to receive a POST callback when the job completes — no polling required.
Using curl? These are HTTP request headers — pass each with -H, e.g. -H "X-Webhook-URL: https://your-server.com/webhook/callback". Do not paste them as bare lines, and end every line of a multi-line command with \.
Webhook Headers
| Header | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
X-Webhook-URL | Yes (to enable) | — | HTTPS endpoint on your server that will receive the POST callback. Must respond 2xx within a few seconds (process async if needed). |
X-Webhook-Mode | No | terminal | terminal — fires once at the final status (COMPLETED/FAILED/ERROR). sync — fires on every poll cycle plus the terminal event, and caps the queue’s polling delay at 15s for tighter progress updates. |
Example: enable webhook
X-Webhook-URL: https://your-server.com/webhook/callback
X-Webhook-Mode: terminal
Callback Payload
Your endpoint receives a POST application/json with the same shape as the GET /v2/requests/status/{request_id} response. Example terminal callback (mode terminal):
{
"request_id": "topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "COMPLETED",
"model_id": "topaz-upscale-video-753",
"error": null,
"output": {
"media_url": [
"https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/v1/topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx/output.mp4"
],
"media_type": "video/mp4"
},
"created_at": "2026-05-22T13:17:32.110Z",
"updated_at": "2026-05-22 13:19:23",
"completed_at": "2026-05-22 13:19:23"
}
Failure callback shape
{
"request_id": "topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "ERROR",
"model_id": "topaz-upscale-video-753",
"error": "Description of the error",
"output": null,
"created_at": "...",
"updated_at": "...",
"completed_at": "..."
}
Delivery semantics
- terminal mode (default) — exactly one
POSTwhen the request reaches a terminal status. No callback duringPROCESSING. - sync mode —
POSTon every status poll (with delay capped at ~15s) plus a finalPOSTat terminal status. Use when you want progress updates. - Idempotency — use
request_idas your idempotency key. Network retries can deliver the same callback more than once; your handler must tolerate duplicates. - Response — respond
200 OKwithin a few seconds. The queue does not block on slow handlers, but persistent failures may stop further deliveries. - HTTPS required — plain
http://URLs are rejected.
Request Parameters - Topaz Upscale Video generate request
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Allowed values / range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| video_url | Yes | string | — | — | The source video file to upscale. |
| model | No | enum | Proteus | Proteus, Artemis HQ, Artemis MQ, Artemis LQ, Nyx, Nyx Fast, Nyx XL, Nyx HF, Gaia HQ, Gaia CG, Gaia 2, Starlight Precise 1, Starlight Precise 2, Starlight Precise 2.5, Starlight HQ, Starlight Mini, Starlight Sharp, Starlight Fast 1, Starlight Fast 2 | Video enhancement model. Proteus suits most videos; Artemis for denoise + sharpen; Nyx for dedicated denoising; Gaia HQ/CG for rendered content; Gaia 2 for animation and motion graphics at 2x; Starlight for generative diffusion-based upscaling and enhancement. |
| upscale_factor | No | float | 2 | 1–4 | Factor to upscale the video by (2.0 doubles width and height). |
| target_fps | No | integer | — | — | Target FPS for frame interpolation. If set, frame interpolation is enabled. |
| compression | No | float | — | 0.0–1.0 | Compression artifact removal level. Default varies by model. |
| noise | No | float | — | 0.0–1.0 | Noise reduction level. Default varies by model. |
| halo | No | float | — | 0.0–1.0 | Halo reduction level. Default varies by model. |
| grain | No | float | — | 0.0–0.1 | Film grain amount. Default varies by model. |
| recover_detail | No | float | — | 0.0–1.0 | Recover original detail level. Higher values preserve more original detail. |
| H264_output | No | boolean | false | true, false | Use H264 codec for the output video. Default is H265. |
Content Item Types & Limits
| Type | Max | Format / Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| video | 1 | MP4, MOV | Video to upscale. |
Minimum Request
{
"video_url": "https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/kandinsky-5-0-pro-953/ijNirwcnwvZ0VLVPIylDF_output.mp4",
"upscale_factor": 2
}
Full Request (all options)
{
"video_url": "https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/kandinsky-5-0-pro-953/ijNirwcnwvZ0VLVPIylDF_output.mp4",
"upscale_factor": 2
}
Response
{
"request_id": "topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "QUEUED",
"polling_url": "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}
Request Headers
| Header | Value |
|---|---|
| Content-Type | application/json |
| Cache-Control | no-cache |
| Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key | Your API subscription key |
Response Handling
Common status codes for Topaz Upscale Video generate request.
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 202 | Accepted — Request queued |
| 400 | Bad Request |
| 401 | Unauthorized |
| 403 | Forbidden |
| 404 | Not Found |
| 429 | Too Many Requests |
| 500 | Internal Server Error |
Error Responses
Queue system errors and model validation errors.
Queue System Errors
// 402 — Insufficient balance
{
"error": "Insufficient Balance",
"message": "Your wallet does not have enough balance."
}
// 400 — Model not found
{
"error": "Model not found",
"message": "Model 'topaz-upscale-video-753' not found or is disabled"
}
Error via Status/Webhook
{
"request_id": "topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "ERROR",
"model_id": "topaz-upscale-video-753",
"error": "Description of the error",
"output": null
}
Retrieving Results
Poll the universal status endpoint to check progress and retrieve results.
Endpoint
GET https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/{request_id}
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY
cURL Example
curl -H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
Response (Completed)
{
"request_id": "topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "COMPLETED",
"model_id": "topaz-upscale-video-753",
"error": null,
"output": {
"media_url": [
"https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/v1/topaz-upscale-video-753_019dxxxx-xxxx/output.ext"
],
"media_type": "application/octet-stream"
},
"created_at": "2026-03-31T10:00:00.000Z",
"updated_at": "2026-03-31T10:00:15.000Z",
"completed_at": "2026-03-31T10:00:15.000Z"
}
Response Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| request_id | string | Unique request identifier |
| status | string | QUEUED, PROCESSING, COMPLETED, FAILED, or ERROR |
| model_id | string | Model that processed the request |
| error | string|null | Error message if failed |
| output.media_url | array | URLs to generated media (R2 CDN) |
| output.media_type | string | MIME type of the output |
| created_at | string | When request was created |
| completed_at | string|null | When request completed |
| polling_url | string | Status URL (initial response only) |
Status Values
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| QUEUED | Request accepted, waiting to be processed |
| PROCESSING | Being processed by the model |
| COMPLETED | Done — output contains the result |
| FAILED | Failed — check error field |
| ERROR | System error — not charged |
Status Flow
QUEUED → PROCESSING → COMPLETED
→ FAILED
→ ERROR
Typical Workflow
- Send a generate request to the API endpoint
- Save the
request_idfrom the response - Poll every 5-10 seconds:
GET /v2/requests/status/{request_id} - When
statusis"COMPLETED", download fromoutput.media_url
Tip: Use X-Webhook-URL header to get a callback instead of polling.
Topaz Video Upscaler API Pricing
| Resolution | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Up to 720p / per second | $0.01 |
| 720p to 1080p / per second | $0.02 |
| Above 1080p / per second | $0.08 |