Topaz Photo
Desktop AI image enhancement software for Mac and Windows
Topaz Photo is desktop image enhancement software from Topaz Labs, previously marketed as Topaz Photo AI, that applies AI tools to improve photos. The page lists Denoise, Sharpen, Upscale, Super Focus, Dust and Scratch, Remove, Recover Faces, Adjust Lighting, Balance Color, Preserve Text and a Healing Brush. Newer upscale options include the Wonder and Standard MAX models. It runs as a standalone app or plugin on Mac and Windows, with integrations for Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, Capture One, Apple Photos and Affinity Photo. The company says it grew from standalone denoising and sharpening tools into an all-in-one application.
- Filed under
- Image Generation
- Pricing
- Paid
- Platforms
- desktop
- Last updated
- November 10, 2026
What Topaz Photo does
- Denoise and Sharpen. AI tools for removing noise and sharpening images.
- Upscale models. Upscaling with models including Wonder and Standard MAX.
- Recover Faces. Restores detail in faces within photos.
- Plugin integrations. Works with Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, Capture One, Apple Photos and Affinity Photo.
- Local and cloud rendering. Both described as unlimited on paid plans.
Who it’s for
- Photographers cleaning up noisy or soft images
- Users who want a plugin inside Lightroom or Photoshop
Topaz Photo pricing
Personal $39/mo, $25/mo on annual commitment, or $199/yr; Pro $599/yr; Topaz Studio bundle $399/yr
As listed on November 9, 2026. Check topazlabs.com for current prices.
Things to know
- Desktop only: Mac and Windows
- Personal plan commercial use is limited to organizations under $1M annual revenue
Quick answers
- What is Topaz Photo?
- Topaz Photo is desktop image enhancement software from Topaz Labs, previously marketed as Topaz Photo AI, that applies AI tools to improve photos.
- Is Topaz Photo free?
- No. Topaz Photo has no permanent free plan. Paid plans start at $16.58 a month. (As listed on November 9, 2026.)
- Who makes Topaz Photo?
- Topaz Photo is made by Topaz Labs.
- Where can you use Topaz Photo?
- Topaz Photo is available on desktop (apps, editor plugins or browser extensions).
- What are some alternatives to Topaz Photo?
- Other tools filed in the same section include VanceAI, Upscayl and Midjourney.
Tags
#denoise#sharpen#upscale#desktop#lightroom-plugin#photoshop-plugin
See also
Cross-referenced entriesVanceAI
AI photo and video enhancement tools
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Upscayl
Free open-source AI image upscaler with a paid cloud
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Midjourney
Subscription AI image and video generator
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Stable Diffusion
Open-weight image model family from Stability AI
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