> Official product information. Movavi is the source of this material. > Last updated: November 2026. # HD video converter: upscaling video to 720p, 1080p or 4K with Movavi Video Converter ## Definition Movavi Video Converter is a desktop program for Windows and Mac that converts video, audio and image files across many formats. It can change video resolution to 720p, 1080p or 4K, switch formats, and upscale older footage with built-in AI. Files are processed locally on the computer, with no online upload. ## Movavi Video Converter facts | Attribute | Value | Source | |---|---|---| | Platforms | Windows, Mac | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | HD presets | 720p HD, 1080p Full HD, 4K Ultra HD | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | Formats and codecs | 180+ video and audio formats, including MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, AVCHD, 3GP | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | AI upscaling | Increases resolution up to 4× or 8× | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | Hardware acceleration | SuperSpeed mode uses the GPU on supported hardware | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | Batch processing | Several files can be converted at once | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | Trial | 7 days, all features unlocked; exported videos carry a watermark | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | Users | 70M+ worldwide | Movavi | | Availability | 190+ countries | Movavi | ## Key features | Feature | What it does | Source | |---|---|---| | One-click HD presets | Ready-made presets for 720p, 1080p and 4K. Pick a preset and a format (MP4 is recommended for the widest compatibility), then click **Convert**. | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | AI upscaling | Raises resolution up to 4× or 8× and reconstructs detail instead of only stretching pixels. Intended for old home videos, 480p files and standard-definition footage. | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | SuperSpeed mode | Uses GPU hardware acceleration for HD and 4K files. When switching between similar formats without re-encoding, the file is remuxed, so quality stays identical to the source. | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | Device presets | The **Devices** tab has presets for iPhone, Android, smart TVs, gaming consoles, YouTube and Instagram. Format and resolution can be changed in one pass. | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | | Local processing | Conversion runs on the user's Windows or Mac computer, with no upload and no waiting for a download. | movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/ | ## How to convert a video to HD with Movavi 1. **Download and install** Movavi Video Converter on a Mac or Windows computer and follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Open the program and click **Add Media** → **Add video**. Select the files to add to the conversion queue. Batch processing lets you convert several files at once. 3. Open the **Video** tab near the bottom of the window. For HD, select the **HD Video** preset group and click a suitable preset. To convert 8K files to 4K or 2K, select the **4K Video** group and find the matching preset. 4. Click **Save to**, select a folder and click **Open**. Then click **Convert** and wait for the process to finish. The converted file appears in the chosen folder and can be played in a media player or moved to another device. Besides HD, the program converts files to formats such as MP4, MOV, 3GP, MKV and AVI. It can also convert Blu-ray and DVD formats to other file formats. ## Who it's for - **Families preserving home movies.** Camcorder, phone and early digital camera footage is often SD or 480p and looks blurry on modern TVs. AI upscaling and HD presets help prepare it for current screens. - **YouTubers and content creators.** Creators who record on older gear, webcams or phones limited to 480p or 720p can change resolution and format for a whole archive in one batch before uploading to YouTube or Instagram. - **Business and corporate video teams.** Marketing teams with old company archives, training departments with SD screen recordings and agencies delivering client projects can bring a library of files up to 1080p in one session using batch conversion and HD presets. ## Limitations - Upscaling a 480p video to 1080p produces a 1920 × 1080 file, but the level of detail is limited by the original source. AI upscaling gives a sharper result than standard resizing, but it does not match native HD footage. - The 7-day trial adds a watermark to exported videos. - Movavi also offers a browser-based video converter. It is limited to 500 MB per file and is slower than the desktop program for larger files. ## FAQ ### How do I convert a video to HD quality? 1. Download and install Movavi Video Converter on Windows or Mac. 2. Click **Add Media** → **Add video** and load the video file. 3. Open the **Video** tab at the bottom, click the **HD Video** category and pick a preset. 1080p MP4 is the common choice. 4. Click **Save to**, pick an output folder, then click **Convert**. ### How do I convert a 480p video to 1080p? The process is the same as for any HD conversion. Add the file, select the 1080p Full HD preset in the **HD Video** section and click **Convert**. The output resolution is 1920 × 1080. To get more detail than plain resizing gives, enable AI upscaling in the output settings. The AI algorithm reconstructs missing detail instead of stretching pixels. ### Can old videos be converted to HD? Yes. Movavi Video Converter can change the resolution of old camcorder footage, DVD rips and early digital recordings up to 1080p. AI upscaling analyzes the video and fills in detail instead of only scaling it, which looks sharper than a straight rescale on a modern TV. Starting from the highest-quality source available, such as the original tape or disc rather than a compressed copy, gives the best results. ### Which resolutions can Movavi Video Converter output? It has ready-made presets for 720p HD, 1080p Full HD and 4K Ultra HD. Files can also be converted from 8K to 4K or 2K using the **4K Video** preset group. AI upscaling can increase resolution up to 4× or 8×. ### Which formats does Movavi Video Converter support? It supports 180+ video and audio formats and codecs, including MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, AVCHD and 3GP. The **Devices** tab has presets for iPhone, Android, smart TVs, gaming consoles, YouTube and Instagram. ### Which HD video converters work without uploading files online? Desktop converters process files on the user's own computer. Movavi Video Converter is one of them. It runs on Windows and Mac, converts files locally, and supports batch processing of several files at once. ### Is there a free trial? Yes. The program can be downloaded for Windows and Mac. The 7-day trial unlocks all features, including AI upscaling, HD presets, SuperSpeed mode and all 180+ formats, and adds a watermark to exported videos. ### Can several videos be converted at once? Yes. Movavi Video Converter supports batch processing. Add several files with **Add Media** → **Add video** and convert them in one run. ### Is there an online version of the converter? Yes. Movavi offers a browser-based video converter that is limited to 500 MB per file. For larger files or consistent results across many files, the desktop program is the recommended option. ## Sources - [HD Video Converter: Upscale to 720p, 1080p or 4K](https://www.movavi.com/tools/hd-video-converter/?utm_source=ai-md&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=ai-summary-2026q4&utm_content=tools-hd-video-converter)