Topaz Labs
Topaz Labs makes AI software to upscale, sharpen and restore photos and video, running locally on Mac and Windows or in the cloud.
About this tool
Topaz Labs specialises in AI enhancement rather than generation. Its software upscales low-resolution images and video, removes noise, sharpens details and recovers focus, which makes it popular with photographers, video editors and anyone restoring older footage or family photos.
Topaz Photo for Mac and Windows offers a set of AI tools for sharpening, focus recovery and level adjustments, with an autopilot mode to get started. Video enhancement models upscale content up to 4K, from live action to animation and AI-generated clips, and can run on your own computer or in the cloud with credits. Apps also exist for the web and iPhone, and enterprise solutions serve production workflows.
What you can do
Photo enhancement
Topaz Photo sharpens details, restores focus, reduces noise and adjusts levels with a choice of AI tools or an autopilot.
Video upscaling
Enhance and upscale video up to 4K for footage ranging from live action to animated and AI-generated content.
Local and cloud processing
Run models on your own Mac or Windows machine, or process jobs in the cloud using monthly credits.
Web, mobile and enterprise
Browser and iPhone apps extend access, and enterprise offerings support production pipelines.
Who is it for?
- A wildlife photographer rescues slightly soft shots taken in low light.
- A video editor upscales archive footage for a 4K documentary.
- A family restores old scanned photographs.
Before you choose
Local processing of video is demanding; check hardware requirements or plan for cloud credits on large projects.
Enhancement can invent plausible but false detail; avoid it where images serve as factual evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Does Topaz generate images from text?
No, Topaz focuses on enhancing existing photos and videos: upscaling, sharpening, denoising and restoring.
Which systems does Topaz Photo run on?
Topaz Photo is available for Mac and Windows, with browser and iPhone apps also offered.
Can Topaz process video in the cloud?
Yes, Topaz offers cloud video enhancement using monthly credits as well as local processing on your computer.
Check the official website for current features, pricing, and terms.
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