Runway 4K Upscale Not Working
Quick answer
Generated clips come out at lower resolution and must be upscaled; exporting 4K from the editor does not upscale non-4K footage. Use the upscale tool on the clip.
Most likely fix: Use the upscale option on the clip
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Use the upscale option on the clip
- Select the generated clip and choose Upscale to 4K.
- Export the upscaled version.
Did this fix it?2. Check your plan
- 4K upscaling needs Standard or higher.
Did this fix it?3. Keep clips short
- The separate upscale app accepts uploads up to about 40 seconds.
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Exported file is not 4K, or upscaling fails or is unavailable.
Why it happens
- Editor 4K export does not upscale lower-resolution footage
- Free plan lacks 4K upscaling (Standard and above include it)
- Uploaded clips go through a separate upscale app with a length limit
This guide also covers
- runway upscale 4k not working
- runway 4k export
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