Topaz Labs
by Topaz Labs (Adobe) · www.topazlabs.com ↗
AI photo and video enhancement software for upscaling, sharpening, and denoising media.
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- Category
- Image Generation
- Business model
- Paid
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2019
- Record updated
- 2026-07-30
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- US
Overview
Topaz Labs makes AI photo and video enhancement software, best known for Gigapixel upscaling, Photo AI sharpening and denoising, and Video AI for upscaling and frame interpolation. The desktop apps run locally on your own GPU and are sold as paid licenses. Topaz Labs was acquired by Adobe in 2026.
Key features
- AI image upscaling up to very large factors
- Sharpening, denoising, and face recovery for photos
- Video upscaling, deinterlacing, and frame interpolation
- Local processing on your own hardware
Use cases
- Restoring and enlarging old or low-resolution photos
- Upscaling footage for modern displays
- Cleaning up noisy high-ISO images for print
Pricing
Topaz products are paid desktop licenses (with trial versions); Photo AI and Video AI are sold separately or in bundles.
Frequently asked questions
What does Topaz Labs software do?
Topaz apps use AI to upscale, sharpen, and denoise photos and video, running locally on your machine.
Is Topaz Labs free?
No. Topaz products are paid licenses, though free trials with watermarked output are available.
Who owns Topaz Labs?
Adobe acquired Topaz Labs in June 2026; the products continue to be offered.
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