We are going to talk about a new Windows 11 feature developed with the aim of improving the visual quality of applications and content, especially those that are poorer in details or that run at lower resolutions. We refer to the Windows 11 Automatic Super Resolution.
It is a technology that uses Artificial Intelligence (therefore, linked to the new Microsoft+ PCs) and other technologies to increase the resolution of images and videos in real time. The result is an enhanced viewing experience, which is especially appreciated if we use high resolution screens.
Super Automatic Resolution, how does it work?
The basis of the operation of Windows 11 Automatic Super Resolution (also called Auto SR) lies in the use of AI algorithms. The mechanism consists, broadly speaking, of taking a low-resolution image or video and applying these algorithms to improve its quality. The phases of the process would be the following:
First phase: Image Analysis
When content is being played at a resolution lower than that which would correspond to the screen, the system detects it and proceeds to a pixel evaluation. It is in this phase that the bases are established to apply the improvements.
Second phase: Application of Super Resolution Algorithms
Thanks to the neural networks, Windows 11 is capable of improving the sharpness and level of detail of an image or video. The level of effectiveness is greater the more "trained" these networks are.
Then other advanced techniques are applied such as Advanced Interpolation (creation of new pixels based on the values of already existing pixels). Once these techniques are applied, scalability does the rest.
Third phase: Exit
La High Resolution Viewing It is a higher resolution simulation than the original, it would be something like the "preview" of the final result before definitively validating it.
Main applications
Let's get down to business: How and why can we use Windows 11's Automatic Super Resolution? The list is interesting and perhaps goes a little further than any of us had thought:
- Applications, which will now be able to be enjoyed with improved visualization, more readable texts and clearer graphics. Especially those that are not optimized to work on high resolution screens.
- Photos and media files, with a considerable improvement in sharpness and visualization of details for a better and more pleasant visual experience.
- Gaming: This new function helps us improve the visual quality of old games, significantly increasing their sharpness and level of detail. This is especially interesting in those games that do not support 4K resolutions.
- Video streaming, improving, for example, the playback quality of low-resolution videos.
Requirements to be able to use Automatic Super Resolution
Not all computers are ready for Automatic Super Resolution. There are a series of requirements that must be met and which we list below:
- To start, it is necessary install a Copilot+ PC (as we pointed out before) equipped with a Snapdragon X Series processor with Hexagon NPU and integrated GPU.
- On the other hand, you must have installed the 24H2 version of Windows 11 or later.
- La screen resolution It must be at least 1080p.
- Lastly, it is essential to have the latest version of Auto Super Resolution package, downloadable from this link.
In addition to all this, it is important verify that we have the latest drivers for graphics and neural processors. To be sure, it is best to follow the path Start > Settings > Windows Update and access the “Check for updates” option.
Turn Automatic Super Resolution on or off in Windows 11
Once installed on our computer, the mechanism to activate or deactivate the Automatic Super Resolution function in Windows 11 is very simple. You just have to follow these steps:
- First we are going to Start.
- Then we access the Windows 11 settings.
- Then we click System.
- Then we access Screen.
- Finally, we activate (or deactivate) the Automatic Super Resolution.
When we complete the process, we will receive a notification.
On some occasions, we may find that a game is not supported with this new feature of Windows 11. If this happens, it is possible force activation from Windows settings itself by executing the following steps:
- To start we will System.
- select Screen.
- Then we will Recorders and we choose the option Custom settings for applications.
- Finally, there we can choose the game or add your executable.
Conclusion
Without a doubt, the Automatic Super Resolution of Windows 11 brings great advantages, such as significant visual improvement and support for a wide range of applications and content. However, it is also true that requires that we have modern graphics hardware to operate efficiently and, furthermore, consumes a lot of system resources.
All in all, it must be recognized that this is a powerful feature that, through the use of advanced artificial intelligence technologies, dramatically improves the viewing experience.