Alchemist

Alchemist

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About

Alchemist is recognized throughout the world as the undisputed gold standard of motion-compensated frame rate standards conversion. Alchemist Live builds on this legacy and offers the very best motion-compensated frame rate conversion, providing the transparent, artifact-free conversion for seamless global distribution of live media. Available in two operational modes, as a single channel for 4K UHD conversions or three channels for HD/3G conversions, Alchemist Live can also support either SDI workflows or IP SMPTE ST 2110/2022-6 applications with 10/40 GbE or 25/100 GbE interfaces. Supported IP features include PTP timing to SMPTE ST 2059, single stream 4K HD, SMPTE ST 2110-20 narrow sender. World-class motion-compensated framerate conversion, new technology optimized to deliver stunning image quality, however, complex the source. Supports live IP or SDI media streams, either 1x 4K UHD channel or 3x HD/3G channels.

About

KwaFlux is a downloadable desktop application for enhancing video and image files with AI processing performed locally on a Windows PC or Mac. Its video tools support workflows such as upscaling, restoring and improving footage, while image tools address enlargement and visual enhancement. Users can preview output before exporting processed files, and can choose a perpetual license rather than a subscription. Because processing is performed on the user's computer, source media need not be uploaded to a cloud service for enhancement. The application is aimed at video editors, independent creators, archivists and others working with media they want to improve or preserve. KwaFlux is installed media-processing software rather than a browser-based editor, and it can be used as a standalone enhancement step within a broader editing workflow.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Anyone seeking a solution offering motion-compensated frame rate conversion for their live media streams

Audience

Video editors, creators, archivists needing local AI upscaling/enhancement

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$29.99/month
Monthly access is $29.99/month, quarterly access is $49.99/quarter, and annual access is $79.99/year. A perpetual license is $199.99 one-time. Prices are in US dollars and exclude tax.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 3.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 2.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Quality conversion from European videos to North American broadcast formats without speeding or slowing the source. Keeps the included closed captions in sync. You can also do the reverse. Change of speed is applied also to the sound (25 to 23,976, 24 to 25fps...), absolutely great. It can also upscale your content, but no AI to improve the picture. It is not the strength of this software. But for regular broadcast works, it keeps the quality of the picture when your source is film content. Also very good results when video sources (interlaced) are used.

Cons

  • It takes some times to find the correct parameters. Render process is quite slow (90 minutes movie may take 4 to 5 hours, depending on your hardware). Created for broadcast users. Pricey.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Grass Valley
Canada
www.grassvalley.com/products/standalone-converters-adapters/alchemist-live/

Company Information

KwaFlux
Founded: 2026
Hong Kong
kwaflux.com

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Categories

AI Video Upscalers Supported

Categories

AI Video Upscalers Supported

Integrations

Claude Code Not Supported
Claude Desktop Not Supported
Codex CLI Not Supported
Cursor Not Supported
DeepSeek Not Supported
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Not Supported
OpenClaw Not Supported

Integrations

Claude Code Supported
Claude Desktop Supported
Codex CLI Supported
Cursor Supported
DeepSeek Supported
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Supported
OpenClaw Supported
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