


What is Topaz Labs?
Topaz Labs is an AI-powered suite of photo and video editing tools that sharpens out-of-focus images, removes noise from low-light photography, and upscales media to higher resolutions. It helps photographers and videographers recover details in blurry footage, clean up grainy shots, and convert low-resolution content to 4K quality without loss of detail.
What sets Topaz Labs apart?
Topaz Labs differentiates itself with local on-device processing that keeps sensitive content private while allowing for faster editing and batch operations. This approach to image and video manipulation is particularly valuable for film archivists and historical media preservationists who need to restore degraded footage. The software's ability to integrate into existing Adobe and DaVinci Resolve workflows makes it a practical addition to professional post-production setups.
Topaz Labs Use Cases
- Upscale low-res footage
- Remove image noise
- Fix blurry photos
- Stabilize shaky videos
Who uses Topaz Labs?
Features and Benefits
- Sharpen blurry photos, remove noise, and recover detail even in low-light conditions with specialized AI models trained for different types of images.
AI Image Enhancement
- Enhance low-resolution video footage to 4K or 8K with AI that preserves and improves details rather than simply stretching pixels.
Video Upscaling
- Restore facial features in photos with precise detail recognition that improves clarity of eyes, skin texture, and facial structure.
Face Recovery
- Process images and videos directly on your computer without uploading to external servers, ensuring privacy and security for confidential content.
Local Processing
- Reduce camera shake and jittery motion in video footage using AI models that analyze and smooth movement between frames.
Video Stabilization
Topaz Labs Pros and Cons
AI-powered tools significantly speed up photo and video editing workflows
Produces high quality enhancements for both photos and videos
Offers extensive creative flexibility with filters and effects
Free updates included for one year after purchase
Effectively revitalizes and improves older media files
Resource-intensive and may run slowly on less powerful computers
Steep learning curve for new users
Licensing system creates confusion around updates and eligibility
Performance issues can occur when processing large files
Pricing
Free TrialOne-time purchase
Includes one year of unlimited upgrades
Standalone app and Lightroom/Photoshop plugins
One-time purchase
Includes one year of unlimited upgrades
Standalone app
One-time purchase
Includes one year of unlimited upgrades
Promotional saving (25% off until December 31)
Includes DeNoise AI, Gigapixel AI, and Sharpen AI
One-time purchase
Includes one year of unlimited upgrades
Per Seat/Year license
Studio-grade video enhancement
Multi-GPU rendering
Full commercial license
Team license for 5+ users
Per Team/Year pricing
Includes admin and permission controls
Lower per seat pricing within the team plan
Custom pricing
Enterprise-grade video enhancement
Remote server rendering
Custom models and workflows