AI Media Enhancement Suite

Warlock-Studio is a powerful, open-source desktop application for Windows that integrates state-of-the-art AI models for video and image enhancement. Inspired by the work of Djdefrag on tools like QualityScaler and FluidFrames, this suite provides a unified, high-performance interface for upscaling, restoration, and frame interpolation.

Version 3.0 marks a major evolution, introducing AI-powered face restoration, a completely modernized user interface, and significant performance optimizations to deliver professional-grade results to everyone.

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► Download Installer (v3.0)

Get the latest stable release from any of the following platforms:

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Key Features

• State-of-the-Art AI Models A comprehensive suite including Real-ESRGAN, BSRGAN, IRCNN, GFPGAN, and RIFE for denoising, resolution enhancement, detail restoration, and smooth frame interpolation.

• AI Face Restoration (New in v3.0) Restore and enhance faces in old, blurry, or low-quality photos and videos with the integrated GFPGAN model, bringing cherished memories back to life.

• AI Frame Interpolation & Slow Motion Generate new in-between frames using RIFE to create ultra-smooth 2x, 4x, or 8x motion or dramatic slow-motion effects.

• Modern & Intuitive Interface Completely redesigned in v3.0 for a clean, efficient, and user-friendly experience for both beginners and professionals.

• Batch Processing Simultaneously process multiple images or videos—ideal for large-scale media projects.

• Customizable Workflows Choose your preferred AI model, output resolution, format (PNG, JPEG, MP4, etc.), and quality settings for full creative control.

• Open-Source & Extensible Licensed under the MIT License. Contributions are welcome! Additional usage terms can be found in the NOTICE.md file.

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What's New in Version 3.0

• ✅ AI Face Restoration: Added support for the GFPGAN model, enabling powerful face enhancement and repair.
• ✅ Modernized UI/UX: Implemented a complete visual redesign with a new, professional color scheme and improved components like a dynamic splash screen and scrollable message boxes.
• ✅ Performance Optimisation: Enhanced memory efficiency by using contiguous arrays and refining data type handling during AI processing, leading to faster and more stable performance.
• ✅ Improved Codebase Health: Refactored the core logic to be more modular by encapsulating face restoration in its own class (AI_face_restoration), improving maintainability.
• ✅ Increased Robustness: Added explicit handling for images with transparency (BGRA) to ensure compatibility with models that require 3-channel input (BGR).

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Interface Previews

🔹 Main View (v3.0)

🔹 RIFE Option

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How to Use

1. Run as Administrator (optional but recommended for optimal performance).

2. Load Your Media: Select your images and videos to import them into the app.

3. Configure Settings:

   • Select an AI Model (e.g., Real-ESRGAN, BSRGAN, GFPGAN, RIFE).
   • Set the input/output resolution, file format, and toggle features like interpolation or blending.

4. Start Processing: Click "Make Magic" to begin the enhancement.

5. Retrieve Your Files: Processed outputs will be saved in your chosen destination folder.

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Quality Comparison

Comparison of an enhanced image using the BSRGANx2 model

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Installation

To get started with Warlock-Studio:

1. Download the installer from the links at the top of this document.
2. Run the installer and follow the setup instructions.
3. Launch the application from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

Warlock-Studio uses PyInstaller and Inno Setup for a seamless packaging and installation experience.

Installation Window Previews

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System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB or more recommended
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA or DirectML-compatible GPU highly recommended for performance
• Storage: Sufficient disk space for input and output media files

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Development Status — v3.0-07.25

Component	Status	Notes
Upscaling Models (ESRGAN, etc.)	🟢 Stable	Fully integrated with dynamic VRAM recovery for enhanced stability.
Face Restoration (GFPGAN)	🟢 Stable	New feature for high-quality face enhancement.
Frame Interpolation (RIFE)	🟢 Stable	Includes slow-motion and intermediate frame generation capabilities.
Batch Processing	🟢 Stable	Reliable processing with improved error handling and resource management.
User Interface (UI/UX)	🟢 Modernized	Complete thematic redesign with a professional color palette and improved dialogs.
GPU Management	🟢 Optimized	Dynamic VRAM error recovery and graceful hardware codec fallbacks.
Installer and Packaging	🟢 Stable	Easy-to-use installer for Windows platforms.

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Project Structure

Warlock-Studio/
├──AI-onnx/
   │
   └──├──BSRGANx2_fp16.onnx
      ├──BSRGANx4_fp16.onnx
      ├──GFPGANv1.4.fp16.onnx
      ├──IRCNN_Lx1_fp16.onnx
      ├──IRCNN_Mx1_fp16.onnx
      ├──RealESR_Animex4_fp16.onnx
      ├──RealESR_Gx4_fp16.onnx
      ├──RealESRGANx4_fp16.onnx
      ├──RealESRNetx4_fp16.onnx
      ├──RealSRx4_Anime_fp16.onnx
      ├──RIFE_fp32.onnx
      └──RIFE_Lite_fp32.onnx
├──Assets/
   │
   └──├──banner.png
      ├──clear_icon.png
      ├──exiftool.exe
      ├──ffmpeg.exe
      ├──info_icon.png
      ├──logo.ico
      ├──logo.png
      ├──stop_icon.png
      ├──upscale_icon.png
      ├──wizard-image.bmp
      └──wizard-small.bmp
├──rsc/
   │
   └──├──badge-color.png
      ├──Capture.png
      ├──CaptureRIFE.png
      ├──google_drive-logo.png
      ├──WorkflowBSRGAN.png
      ├──WorkflowIRCNN.png
      ├──WorkflowRealESRGAN.png
      ├──WorkflowRIFE.png
      └──Installation_window2.png
├──Manual/
   │
   └──├──v3.0-User_Manual-EN.pdf
      ├──Manual_EN.tex
      ├──v3.0-User_Manual-ES.pdf
      └──Manual_ES.tex
│
├──CHANGELOG.md
├──CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
├──CONTRIBUTING.md
├──LICENSE
├──License.txt
├──NOTICE.md
├──README.md                 # This File
├──SECURITY.md
├──Setup.iss
├──Manual_ES.pdf
├──Manual_EN.pdf
├──Warlock-Studio.py         # Main
└──Warlock-Studio.spec

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Integrated Technologies & Licenses

Technology	License	Author / Maintainer	Source Code / Homepage
QualityScaler	MIT	Djdefrag	GitHub
RealScaler	MIT	Djdefrag	GitHub
FluidFrames	MIT	Djdefrag	GitHub
Real-ESRGAN	BSD 3-Clause / Apache 2.0	Xintao Wang	GitHub
GFPGAN	Apache 2.0	TencentARC / Xintao Wang	GitHub
RIFE	Apache 2.0	hzwer	GitHub
SRGAN	CC BY-NC-SA 4.0	TensorLayer Community	GitHub
BSRGAN	Apache 2.0	Kai Zhang	GitHub
IRCNN	BSD / Mixed	Kai Zhang	GitHub
Anime4K	MIT	Tianyang Zhang (bloc97)	GitHub
ONNX Runtime	MIT	Microsoft	GitHub
PyTorch	BSD 3-Clause	Meta AI	GitHub
FFmpeg	LGPL / GPL (varies)	FFmpeg Team	Official Site
ExifTool	Perl Artistic License	Phil Harvey	Official Site
DirectML	MIT	Microsoft	GitHub
Python	PSF License	Python Software Foundation	Official Site
PyInstaller	GPLv2+	PyInstaller Team	GitHub
Inno Setup	Custom License	Jordan Russell	Official Site

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Contributions

We warmly welcome community contributions!

1. Fork this repository.
2. Create a branch for your feature or fix.
3. Submit a Pull Request with a detailed explanation of your changes.

For bug reports, feature suggestions, or inquiries, contact us at: negroayub97@gmail.com

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License

© 2025 Iván Eduardo Chavez Ayub Distributed under the MIT License. Additional terms are available in the NOTICE.md file.