Wondershare UniConverter V17 establishes itself as the premier all-in-one video toolbox for Windows users, dramatically evolving beyond simple file conversion with the integration of Topaz Labs' Starlight AI model as of December 2025. This major update empowers content creators and archivists to upscale low-resolution footage to pristine 4K quality while simultaneously handling everyday tasks like compression, editing, and screen recording. By combining professional-grade AI restoration with support for over 1,000 media formats, it offers a versatile solution that replaces multiple specialized applications.
Key Features
- AI Video Enhancer (Starlight Model): Utilizes the newly integrated Topaz Labs diffusion model to upscale video resolution, denoise grainy footage, and sharpen details with temporal consistency that standard upscalers cannot match.
- Full-Process GPU Acceleration: Maximizes speed for converting high-fidelity formats, including AV1, HEVC, and VP9, by fully utilizing NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD graphics cards to deliver results up to 120x faster than traditional methods.
- Smart Vocal & Noise Remover: Separates voice tracks from background music or removes unwanted ambient noise from recordings automatically, making it ideal for podcasters and karaoke enthusiasts.
- Lossless Video Compressor: Reduces file sizes by up to 90% for storage or social media sharing without degrading visual quality, supporting batch processing for handling entire libraries at once.
- Universal Downloader & Recorder: Captures high-quality video from over 10,000 streaming sites and records desktop screens or webcams with picture-in-picture modes for tutorials and gameplay.
Use Cases
Video editors and social media influencers can breathe new life into archived 480p footage by upscaling it for modern 4K displays, ensuring their content library remains relevant. Additionally, educators and corporate trainers benefit from the ability to quickly compress large meeting recordings for easy email distribution while maintaining legible text and clear audio.
With its seamless blend of cutting-edge AI restoration tools and essential media utilities, Wondershare UniConverter V17 stands out as the most complete multimedia manager for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.
Version 17.1.1 — December 2025
- Added integration with Topaz Labs' "Starlight" diffusion model for advanced AI video upscaling, denoising, and detail restoration.
- Introduced "AI Smart Format Recommendation" to automatically detect and apply the optimal output settings for source files.
- Expanded file support to include Apple Live Photos, FFV1 for professional archiving, and AMV for portable device playback.
- Improved conversion performance for ProRes codecs, achieving speeds up to 200% faster than previous iterations.
- Enhanced Screen Recorder capabilities with native 4K recording support and real-time AI background noise reduction.
- Fixed issues related to inaccurate video metadata display and optimized Hi-Res Audio conversion up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
