Who should use the Interpolate video frames workflow?
Teams or solo builders working on creativity tasks who want a repeatable process instead of one-off tool experiments.
AI Workflow · Creativity
Efficiently improve video smoothness by first editing the source video to the desired segment, then applying AI-based frame interpolation to increase the frame rate.
Deliverable outcome
A smooth, high-quality slow-motion video derived from the interpolated frames.
30-90 minutes
Includes setup plus initial result generation
Free to start
You can swap tools by pricing and policy requirements
A smooth, high-quality slow-motion video derived from the interpolated frames.
Use each step output as the input for the next stage
Step map
Instead of relying on a single generic AI model, this pipeline connects specialized tools to maximize quality. First, you'll use Movavi Video Editor to a clean, trimmed video clip ready for frame interpolation, with no extraneous footage. Then, you pass the output to Flowframes to clear understanding of how many frames to generate and the final video speed. Then, you pass the output to Flowframes to a video file with smoothly interpolated frames at the target frame rate. Then, you pass the output to Movavi Video Editor to a clean, artifact-free interpolated video with smooth motion. Then, you pass the output to Any Video Converter to a final, playable video file with smooth high frame rate and correct audio sync. Finally, IF-Net (Real-Time Intermediate Flow Estimation) is used to a smooth, high-quality slow-motion video derived from the interpolated frames.
Import and trim source video to target segment
A clean, trimmed video clip ready for frame interpolation, with no extraneous footage.
Analyze source frame rate and set target frame rate
Clear understanding of how many frames to generate and the final video speed.
Apply AI frame interpolation to generate new frames
A video file with smoothly interpolated frames at the target frame rate.
Review and fix interpolation artifacts
A clean, artifact-free interpolated video with smooth motion.
Export final video with correct encoding
A final, playable video file with smooth high frame rate and correct audio sync.
Optional: Create slow-motion version from interpolated frames
A smooth, high-quality slow-motion video derived from the interpolated frames.
Load the original video file into a video editor or frame extraction tool. Use the timeline to cut out only the portion you want to interpolate, removing any unwanted beginning or end. Export the trimmed segment as a high-quality, lossless intermediate file (e.g., ProRes or H.264 with high bitrate) to preserve detail for interpolation.
Why Movavi Video Editor: Movavi Video Editor provides video trimming and editing capabilities needed to import and cut the source video to the target segment.
Check the original video's frame rate (e.g., 24fps, 30fps) using media info or your editor. Decide on a target frame rate (e.g., 60fps for smooth motion, or 120fps for slow-motion). This determines how many new frames the AI must generate between each original pair.
Why Flowframes: Flowframes displays source and target frame rate information and allows setting the target frame rate for interpolation.
Use a dedicated AI interpolation tool (e.g., Flowframes with RIFE, DAIN, or Topaz Video AI) to process the trimmed clip. Set the interpolation factor (e.g., 2x, 4x) and enable motion estimation settings like 'auto-merge' or 'scene change detection' to avoid artifacts. Run the process to output a video with the new target frame rate.
Why Flowframes: Flowframes is a dedicated AI frame interpolation tool that generates new frames using RIFE or similar models.
Play back the interpolated video at full speed and frame-by-frame to spot common artifacts like warping, ghosting, or flickering. If present, re-run interpolation with adjusted settings (e.g., lower interpolation factor, enable 'depth-aware' mode, or use a different AI model). For stubborn artifacts, manually mask problem areas or re-trim the source to avoid complex motion.
Why Movavi Video Editor: Movavi Video Editor allows frame-by-frame review and basic editing to fix interpolation artifacts.
Choose the final export settings: codec (H.264 for compatibility, H.265 for smaller size), bitrate (e.g., 20-40 Mbps for 1080p60), and audio passthrough. Export the interpolated video as a standalone file. Optionally, also export a version with original audio synced if the interpolation changed timing.
Why Any Video Converter: Any Video Converter supports batch format transcoding and encoding options needed to export the final video with correct settings.
If you want a slow-motion effect, take the interpolated high-frame-rate video (e.g., 60fps) and interpret it as a lower frame rate (e.g., 24fps) in your editor. This will play back the extra frames in slow motion, creating a smooth, detailed slow-mo clip. Export with the desired slow-motion speed.
Why IF-Net (Real-Time Intermediate Flow Estimation): IF-Net can generate slow motion by interpolating additional frames between existing ones, directly supporting this optional step.
§ Before you start
Teams or solo builders working on creativity tasks who want a repeatable process instead of one-off tool experiments.
No. Start with the top pick for each step, then replace tools only if they do not fit your pricing, compliance, or output needs.
Open the mapped task page and compare top options side by side. Prioritize output quality, integration fit, and predictable cost before scaling.
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