Hitpaw Video Enhancer 1.7.1.0 Now
The headline feature of HitPaw 1.7.1.0 is its proprietary AI Face Model.
Unlike generic upscalers (like Gigapixel) that treat every pixel statistically, HitPaw trained a dedicated neural network on thousands of portraits. When you feed it a 240p clip from a 2005 camcorder or a pixelated zoomed-in security camera shot, the software doesn't just stretch the image. It re-draws the facial topology.
In practice, this creates a surreal effect: HitPaw Video Enhancer 1.7.1.0
For archivists restoring VHS home movies, version 1.7.1.0 was a revelation. It turned "blob faces" into recognizable relatives.
HitPaw Video Enhancer 1.7.1.0 is a specialized scalpel, not a Swiss army knife. Its face and animation models genuinely outperform many competitors, and batch processing is a welcome addition. But the audio stripping is baffling, and over-sharpening in motion-heavy clips holds it back. The headline feature of HitPaw 1
If you mostly upscale talking-head videos, old cartoons, or static shots, it’s worth the lifetime license. If you need audio, motion precision, or granular controls, look elsewhere — or prepare to remux.
Pro tip: Test your worst video with the free trial first. If it works magic, buy. If not, you’ve saved $180. For archivists restoring VHS home movies, version 1
Would you like a comparison with Topaz Video AI or AVCLabs Video Enhancer for the same version?
A: No. The “Watermark Remover” is a separate HitPaw product. Version 1.7.1.0 only enhances video—it does not erase logos or text overlays.