🚀 What's New

🛠️ Backend updates

• Updated to Python 3.14 (+5% overall performance)
• Updated AI engine to version 1.24.4 (bugfixes and better AI performance)

🧠 Updated AI models

• All AI models updated with newer tools for better efficiency
• Note: Higher-end hardware may experience even greater performance gains
• Performance Benchmarks (tested on RX 6600 + Ryzen 5600)
• LVAx2: +5% speedup
• MSharpx4: +10% speedup
• Other AI models: +3%

🎨 UI Changes

🖥️ Smart Backend Detection

• The app title now dynamically displays the AI engine version and backend
• DirectML detected: (+ DirectML) GPU acceleration is active for maximum performance
• No DirectML detected: (+ CPU) GPU acceleration is disabled

[!WARNING] In CPU mode, upscaling will be significantly slower This may happen due to missing libraries or outdated GPU drivers

🗯️ Balloon messagebox

• Modified the app messagebox interface with a new, custom-styled balloon notification

🩹 Bugfix / Improvements

🎬 Video upscaling

• Video encoding is now 10% faster
• The app now automatically switches to H.264 if the GPU does not support the chosen codec
• Increased default video bitrate to 50 Mbps for improved visual fidelity
• Redesigned frame management for better stability and speed

⚙️ General

• Under-the-hood bug fixes and extensive code cleanup
• Updated all dependencies and libraries for better stability and compatibility

🛡️ VirusTotal

• QualityScaler 2026.2 virustotal analysis