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How to Enable RTX VSR (Video Super Resolution) in VLC Media Player

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How to Enable RTX VSR (Video Super Resolution) in VLC Media Player



Watch Your Low-Res Videos in Stunning Quality – No AI Upscaler Needed!

If you’ve ever wished your 720p or 480p videos looked crisp on a 1080p or 4K screen, NVIDIA’s RTX Video Super Resolution (VSR) can make that dream come true — and yes, even in VLC Media Player!

Most people know RTX VSR works on browsers like Chrome or Edge, but few know that you can also use it in offline video players — like VLC — with a small trick. Here’s a complete step-by-step guide to help you get started.

💡 What Is RTX VSR?

NVIDIA RTX Video Super Resolution is an AI-powered upscaling feature introduced for RTX 30 and 40 series GPUs. It cleans up compression artifacts, sharpens image detail, and effectively boosts video resolution — all in real-time.

It works best on low-res videos like:

  • Online course lectures

  • Cartoons & anime

  • Old YouTube rips

  • Screen recordings with text

✅ Requirements:

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • An NVIDIA RTX 30 or 40 series GPU

  • Latest NVIDIA drivers (531.18 or later)

  • Windows 10 or 11

  • A version of VLC Player that allows RTX acceleration

🔧 Step-by-Step Setup Guide:

1️⃣ Download VLC RTX Version

VLC doesn’t natively support RTX VSR by default. Instead, you’ll need a special portable version of VLC optimized for RTX VSR.

➡️ Download the VLC RTX build from the official VLC Labs/Experimental page (search via VLC forums or Reddit threads like r/VLC for latest links). It usually comes as a .7z file.

2️⃣ Extract and Rename

Unzip the .7z archive into a folder. Inside, you’ll find vlc.exe.

📝 Rename the file to something like:

vlc-rtx.exe

This makes it easier to distinguish from your main VLC install.

3️⃣ Force VLC to Use Your RTX GPU

Now tell Windows to always run this version using your NVIDIA GPU:

  • Open NVIDIA Control Panel

  • Go to: Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings

  • Click Add, browse to your renamed vlc-rtx.exe, and set:

    • Preferred GPU: High-performance NVIDIA processor

✅ This ensures RTX VSR is actually being used when you open videos.

4️⃣ Enable RTX Video Super Resolution

While still in the NVIDIA Control Panel:

  • Go to Adjust video image settings

  • Look for RTX Video Enhancement

  • Toggle Video Super Resolution ON

  • Set Quality Level: 4 (Highest) for best results

Note: Some drivers refer to this section under Video > Video Settings > RTX VSR

5️⃣ Open Your Video with vlc-rtx.exe

Now, just drag and drop your videos into the new VLC window, or right-click a video → Open with → vlc-rtx.exe.

💥 You should notice:

  • Sharper text & lines in 720p or 480p content

  • Smoother gradient rendering

  • Cleaner visuals, especially in animations

⚠️ Tips & Notes:

  • This works best with animated content, screenshare videos, low-bitrate YouTube rips, etc.

  • Movies or high-res 1080p+ content won’t benefit much.

  • Doesn’t work on native VLC installations unless forced via RTX GPU and correct driver settings.

  • No need to re-render or re-encode your videos — it’s real-time.

🔐 Final Advice

Avoid enabling RTX VSR on battery-powered laptops — it’s GPU-intensive. Also, always keep your GPU drivers up-to-date for the best compatibility.

🎉 Conclusion

That’s it! With just a few tweaks and the right VLC build, you can upscale and enhance your favorite videos like magic. NVIDIA RTX VSR brings a modern AI polish to old content, and now VLC fans don’t have to miss out.

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