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4K & source quality answers: why does one teardown look sharper than another, and when can I unlock a higher-quality master? videngineer shows source-quality pills and badges so you can tell whether a video was pulled at a strong master quality or a lower platform-served quality.

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4K behavior

Plan4K behavior
Pro4K masters can be unlocked via credits when available
Power4K masters are automatic when the source supports them
TeamUses Power-level 4K behavior with shared team context
4K depends on the source. If the platform never serves a 4K master for that post, videngineer cannot invent one.

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What quality badges mean

BadgeMeaning
Source qualityThe app is showing the quality of the pulled source
4KA higher-quality master was available and used or unlocked
Low qualityThe source came through at a lower resolution or weaker preview quality
Use these badges when deciding whether a cut is production-reference quality. A low-quality source can still teach structure, pacing, hooks, and sound, but it may be weaker for frame-level visual study.

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Troubleshooting quality

  • Try upload when a platform pull is low-quality and you have the original file.
  • Use Power if you need automatic 4K masters across a research set.
  • On Pro, use credits only when the higher-quality master matters for the job.
  • If a public platform blocks the best source, the report may still complete with the best available pull.

The Cuts

Where clip quality matters most.

Plans & credits

Plan and credit behavior for 4K.