Say goodbye to combing artifacts, jagged edges, and flickering lines. We convert your interlaced footage (1080i, 480i, 576i) into smooth, clean progressive video that looks perfect on every modern screen.
How It Works
1080i to 1080p
Zero Combing Artifacts
24hr Turnaround
1080i
INTERLACED
Combing lines
CONVERT
1080p
PROGRESSIVE
Smooth & clean
100% Clean
Deinterlace
60fps Ready
Broadcast QC
ESPN
SONY
NETFLIX
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS
What Is Interlaced vs Progressive Video?
Interlaced video (marked with an "i" like 1080i or 480i) draws each frame in two passes: odd lines first, then even lines. This was designed for CRT televisions decades ago to save bandwidth. But on modern LCD, LED, and OLED screens, interlaced content produces ugly combing artifacts, jagged edges on moving objects, and flickering horizontal lines.
Progressive video (marked with a "p" like 1080p or 720p) draws every line in a single pass, producing smooth, clean images with no artifacts. Every modern display, streaming platform, and social media site expects progressive content.
Our deinterlacing service converts your interlaced footage into progressive video using advanced motion-adaptive algorithms that reconstruct full frames without losing detail. The result is crisp, artifact-free video ready for any modern platform.
VISUAL DIFFERENCE
See the Difference Immediately
Interlaced video produces visible artifacts on modern screens. Our conversion eliminates them completely.
Interlaced Video (1080i)
Half the image drawn per pass. Designed for old CRT screens. Causes visible problems on any modern display.
Combing artifacts on moving objects
Jagged edges and stairstepping
Flickering horizontal lines
Poor quality on LCD/LED/OLED screens
Not suitable for streaming platforms
Progressive Video (1080p)
Full frame drawn every pass. Designed for modern displays. Crystal clear on every screen and platform.
Perfectly smooth motion
Clean, sharp edges on all objects
No flickering or line artifacts
Looks perfect on all modern displays
Ready for YouTube, Vimeo, streaming
OUR SERVICES
Complete Deinterlacing Solutions
From single clips to entire broadcast archives, we convert interlaced video to pristine progressive output.
1080i to 1080p Conversion
Convert HD interlaced footage to full 1080p progressive. Motion-adaptive deinterlacing preserves fine detail while eliminating every combing artifact.
SD Deinterlacing (480i/576i)
Restore old standard-definition interlaced footage from DVD, DV tapes, or broadcast archives. We convert 480i and 576i to clean progressive output.
Batch Archive Conversion
Got thousands of interlaced tapes or files? Our automated batch workflows deinterlace entire libraries efficiently without sacrificing quality.
Telecine Removal (IVTC)
Film content that went through 3:2 pulldown needs inverse telecine, not standard deinterlacing. We detect and correctly reverse the pulldown to restore original 24p film cadence.
Upscale + Deinterlace
Combine deinterlacing with AI-powered upscaling. Convert 480i SD content directly to clean 1080p or even 4K progressive output in one step.
Broadcast Compliance
Need progressive output that meets specific broadcast specs? We deliver content compliant with EBU, ATSC, and platform-specific technical requirements.
SIMPLE PROCESS
How It Works
Four straightforward steps from interlaced input to clean progressive output.
1
Upload
Send your interlaced video files through our secure portal. Any format accepted.
2
Analyze
We detect field order, cadence, and content type to choose the right algorithm.
3
Deinterlace
Motion-adaptive processing reconstructs full progressive frames with zero artifacts.
4
Download
Download your clean progressive video. Quality checked and ready for any platform.
WHY CHOOSE US
Not All Deinterlacing Is Created Equal
Most free tools use simple bob or blend deinterlacing that either halves your resolution or creates ghosting. We use broadcast-grade motion-adaptive algorithms that produce truly clean results.
Motion-Adaptive Processing
Our algorithms analyze motion on a per-pixel basis, applying different techniques to static vs moving areas for the cleanest possible result.
Full Resolution Preserved
Unlike simple bob deinterlacing that halves vertical resolution, our process reconstructs full-height progressive frames from both fields.
Content-Aware Detection
We automatically detect whether your content is true interlaced video, telecined film, or mixed content, and apply the correct processing for each type.
24/7 Expert Support
Our video technicians are available round the clock to advise on the best approach for your specific footage and deliver results on your timeline.
100% Artifact-Free
WHO NEEDS THIS
When Do You Need Deinterlacing?
If you have interlaced footage and need it to look good on modern screens, you need our service.
Broadcast Archives
Decades of 1080i and 480i broadcast content that needs to be modernized for streaming or digital distribution.
DVD & Tape Digitization
DVD collections, DV tapes, and VHS captures that were recorded in interlaced format and need clean progressive output.
Camera Output
Many professional cameras still output 1080i. If your camera shoots interlaced, we convert it to progressive for editing and delivery.
Streaming Prep
YouTube, Vimeo, Netflix, and every streaming platform requires progressive video. We make your content platform-ready.
"We had 500 hours of 1080i broadcast archives that needed to go on our streaming platform. Pro Pixel Agency deinterlaced the entire library and the quality was outstanding. No combing, no ghosting, just clean progressive video."
Robert Hayes
Archive Director, National Media Corp
"Our Sony cameras shoot 1080i and we always struggled with combing in post. Now we just send the footage to Pro Pixel Agency and get back perfect 1080p files ready for editing. Saves us hours every shoot."
Elena Vasquez
Cinematographer, Freelance
"We digitized 2,000 DV tapes from the 2000s. All interlaced. Pro Pixel Agency converted everything to clean progressive and even did IVTC on the telecined film segments. Incredible attention to detail."
Marcus Thompson
Post Supervisor, DocuFilm Studios
PRICING
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Choose the plan that matches your project scale.
Basic
For individual projects
$4 /minute
Standard deinterlacing
48-hour delivery
Email support
1 free revision
MOST POPULAR
Professional
For production teams
$2.50 /minute
Motion-adaptive deinterlacing
24-hour delivery
Priority support
IVTC detection included
Unlimited revisions
Enterprise
For studios & archives
Custom
Volume pricing
Rush delivery available
Dedicated account manager
Upscaling + deinterlacing combo
NDA & SLA included
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Frequently Asked Questions
Interlaced video was designed for CRT televisions. It draws each frame in two passes (odd lines, then even lines). On modern flat-panel displays (LCD, LED, OLED), this creates visible combing artifacts on moving objects, jagged edges, and flickering lines. Converting to progressive eliminates these issues completely.
With our motion-adaptive algorithms, the result actually looks better than the interlaced original on modern screens. We reconstruct full progressive frames using data from both fields, preserving full resolution. Simple bob deinterlacing halves vertical resolution, but our process does not.
Deinterlacing reconstructs progressive frames from true interlaced video. Inverse telecine (IVTC) is for film content that was put through 3:2 pulldown to convert 24fps film to 60i broadcast. IVTC reverses the pulldown to restore the original 24p film frames. We automatically detect which process your content needs and apply the right one.
We handle all standard interlaced formats: 1080i (HD), 576i (PAL SD), 480i (NTSC SD), and anything in between. We accept MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, MXF, TS, and more. Output can be delivered in any progressive format and resolution you need, including 1080p, 720p, or even AI-upscaled 4K.
Standard projects are completed within 24 to 48 hours depending on your plan. Our Professional plan guarantees 24-hour delivery. Rush processing is available for Enterprise clients. For large batch projects, we provide a timeline estimate upfront based on volume.
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