What Topaz Labs does
Topaz Labs makes AI software for improving existing photos and videos rather than generating new ones. Its desktop apps for Mac and Windows cover photo repair (Topaz Photo), large upscaling (Gigapixel, up to 16x the pixels) and video enhancement (Topaz Video), with browser and iPhone versions too. Typical uses are sharpening blurry shots, removing noise, restoring old photos, upscaling footage, adding slow motion and converting SDR to HDR. Desktop apps render locally, so large files do not have to be uploaded.
Best for
- Photographers rescuing noisy or blurry shots
- Upscaling images for large prints
- Video editors upscaling or slowing down footage
- Restoring and colorizing old family photos
Key features
Photo repair
Topaz Photo handles denoise, sharpening, face recovery, lighting and color fixes, object removal and dust and scratch repair.
Gigapixel upscaling
Enlarges images up to 16x the pixel count for printing or cropping.
Video enhancement
Topaz Video upscales, stabilizes, interpolates frames for slow motion and converts SDR to HDR.
Local rendering
Desktop apps process files on your Mac or PC with unlimited local rendering.
Topaz for Web
Browser versions of the image and video tools, with cloud rendering and nothing to install.
Premiere panel
A panel for Adobe Premiere lets editors run Topaz video models inside their editor.
Topaz Labs pricing
Topaz Labs has no free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month. Pro licenses with full commercial use cost more (Studio Pro $799/year). Personal plans allow commercial use only for organizations under $1M revenue. The pricing page showed a few conflicting figures and a limited-time discount, so confirm at checkout. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
| Topaz for Web – Image | $19/month | $199/year |
|---|---|---|
| Topaz Gigapixel (desktop) | $29/month | $19/month with annual commitment; $149/year |
| Topaz Photo (desktop) | $39/month | $25/month with annual commitment; $199/year |
| Topaz Video (desktop) | $59/month | $39/month with annual commitment; $299/year |
| Topaz Studio (all apps) | $69/month | $399/year; 300 video cloud credits/month |
Source: Topaz Labs pricing page
Pros and cons
What it does well
- Desktop apps render locally with no cap on image rendering.
- Covers both photo and video enhancement from one company, with a bundle for all apps.
- Available on Mac, Windows, web and iPhone.
Know before you sign up
- No free plan or free trial was mentioned on the official pages.
- Monthly cloud video credits expire at month end and do not roll over.
- Personal licenses limit commercial use to organizations earning under $1M a year.
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Questions about Topaz Labs
What is Topaz Labs?
Topaz Labs makes AI software for improving existing photos and videos rather than generating new ones. Its desktop apps for Mac and Windows cover photo repair (Topaz Photo), large upscaling (Gigapixel, up to 16x the pixels) and video enhancement (Topaz Video), with browser and iPhone versions too. Typical uses are sharpening blurry shots, removing noise, restoring old photos, upscaling footage, adding slow motion and converting SDR to HDR. Desktop apps render locally, so large files do not have to be uploaded.
Is Topaz Labs free?
Topaz Labs has no free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month. Pro licenses with full commercial use cost more (Studio Pro $799/year). Personal plans allow commercial use only for organizations under $1M revenue. The pricing page showed a few conflicting figures and a limited-time discount, so confirm at checkout. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
How much does Topaz Labs cost?
Paid plans start at $19/month; plans listed on the official pricing page: Topaz for Web – Image ($19/month), Topaz Gigapixel (desktop) ($29/month), Topaz Photo (desktop) ($39/month), Topaz Video (desktop) ($59/month), Topaz Studio (all apps) ($69/month). Pro licenses with full commercial use cost more (Studio Pro $799/year). Personal plans allow commercial use only for organizations under $1M revenue. The pricing page showed a few conflicting figures and a limited-time discount, so confirm at checkout.
Who is Topaz Labs best for?
Photographers rescuing noisy or blurry shots, Upscaling images for large prints, Video editors upscaling or slowing down footage and Restoring and colorizing old family photos.
Where can I use Topaz Labs?
Topaz Labs is available on Mac, Windows, Web and iOS, according to its official site.
What are some alternatives to Topaz Labs?
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