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Topaz Photo

AI image enhancement for denoising, sharpening, upscaling and face recovery.

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About Topaz Photo

Topaz Photo, from Topaz Labs, is an AI enhancement tool rather than a full editor. It analyses an image and applies trained models to remove noise, recover sharpness from motion or focus blur, upscale resolution, recover faces and fix lighting, either automatically through an autopilot mode or with manual control of each step. It runs locally on your computer and also as a plug-in for Lightroom and Photoshop, which is how many photographers use it: develop in their usual editor, then send difficult high-ISO or soft shots through Topaz. It does not organise photos or offer general adjustments and layers. Topaz has moved from perpetual licences to annual and monthly subscriptions, with Personal and Pro tiers that differ on commercial use, and bundles that include its video and upscaling apps. It runs on macOS and Windows.

Best for: Photographers rescuing noisy, soft or low-resolution shots.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Strong AI denoise, sharpening and upscaling results
  • Works standalone or as a Lightroom and Photoshop plug-in
  • Processes images locally

Why people leave

  • Now subscription-based
  • Not a general-purpose editor or organiser
  • Needs a capable GPU for reasonable speed

Top Topaz Photo alternatives

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  1. 1Adobe Lightroom logo
    Adobe Lightroom

    Built-in AI Denoise and Super Resolution may be enough without a separate app.

    62.6
  2. 2Luminar Neo logo
    Luminar Neo

    Includes AI upscaling and noise tools in a general editor with a lifetime licence.

    59.6
  3. 3DxO PhotoLab logo
    DxO PhotoLab

    DeepPRIME noise reduction inside a full RAW editor, sold as a perpetual licence.

    56.0
  4. 4ON1 Photo RAW logo
    ON1 Photo RAW

    Bundles AI noise reduction and resizing into a one-time-purchase editor.

    55.3
  5. 5Upscayl logo
    Upscayl

    Free, open-source AI upscaler for enlarging images without a subscription.

    48.9

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Topaz Photo: common questions

Is Topaz Photo free?

No, Topaz Photo is a paid product. Annual price: $199/year after first-year discount (checked on Topaz Photo's own site).

Is Topaz Photo open source?

No, Topaz Photo is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Upscayl.

What platforms does Topaz Photo run on?

Topaz Photo is available for Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Topaz Photo?

The highest-ranked Topaz Photo alternatives right now are Adobe Lightroom, Luminar Neo and DxO PhotoLab. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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