Microsoft is paving the way for improved gaming experiences with its testing of the “Automatic Super Resolution” AI-upscaling feature in Windows 11. This feature, currently concealed and accessible through specialized tools in the Windows 11 Dev and Canary channels, harnesses artificial intelligence to enhance the video and image quality of supported games while optimizing performance. Users can enable the feature globally or on a per-game basis through the system settings.
The upscaling process, traditionally accomplished through methods like nearest-neighbor or bicubic interpolation, is revolutionized with AI and deep learning algorithms. By predicting and adding intricate details to low-quality images, the AI achieves higher resolutions without the common issue of image blurriness associated with traditional methods. Microsoft’s initiative is likened to NVIDIA’s DLSS Super Resolution feature, employing AI to upscale video frames.
While Microsoft has not disclosed detailed information about this feature, users eager to explore it can install the latest Windows 11 Dev or Canary build and utilize the ViveTool program to enable hidden developer features. However, caution is advised as the feature is in the developmental stage, and enabling it may cause instability. Users are recommended to test it on a dedicated device rather than their primary computer.
