> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.layz.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to enhance a video

> Upscale and restore footage with the layZ enhancer from the UI or MCP, including recommended settings for Shorts.

Use the enhancer when compression, softness, or noise will show up on a phone screen.

## Dashboard steps

Follow [Video and image enhancer](https://docs.layz.ai/tools/video-image-enhancer.md).

**Recommended Shorts preset**

* Scale: 2x
* Model: auto
* Quality: balanced
* Denoise: light
* Face restore: on for talking heads, off for fast action if faces look waxy

## MCP example

```text theme={null}
Enhance sourceFileId <id> with layz_enhance_media at scale 2, quality balanced, keepAudio true.
Wait for completion and return the download link.
```

## Order of operations

1. Download
2. Remove large watermarks/text
3. Enhance
4. Edit and caption
5. Export


## Related topics

- [Upscale and enhance video for Shorts](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/upscale-video-for-shorts.md)
- [How to download a video](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/download-a-video.md)
- [How to create a video](https://docs.layz.ai/getting-started/how-to-create-a-video.md)
- [How to make a commentary video](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/make-a-commentary-video.md)
- [Download TikTok videos with layZ](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/download-tiktok-videos.md)


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