The plugin then prompts the user to choose between a copy of the RAW file or the original. Second method edits the RAW file itself (not rasterized TIFFs) by selecting File > Plug-in Extras > Process with Topaz Photo AI (pictured below). This method is helpful when develop settings have been applied to a RAW file in Lightroom, and you'd like to see those edits in Photo AI. First is opening the RAW file as a 16-bit TIFF, which can be done by right-clicking on one or more RAW files, then selecting Edit in > Topaz Photo AI (image below). When used as a plugin with Adobe Lightroom Classic, there are two methods for editing RAW files. Import TIFF/JPG copies of RAW files from Adobe Lightroom Classic.Import RAW files from Adobe Lightroom Classic.Photo AI imports one or more images through any of the following methods: Topaz Labs has not paid for or sponsored this review. Let's dive in.ĭisclaimer: I paid for Photo AI with my own money. But now that they're together, photographers can apply one, two or all three adjustments at the same time. Upscaling increases image resolution to generate new, larger images (for use as prints or other use cases) without losing detail, sharpness and clarity.īefore Photo AI, these tasks required three different apps. Sharpening intelligently fixes soft details and edges by rebuilding the underlying pixel data (instead of simply adding micro-contrast). Denoise helps remove unsightly sensor and luminosity noise without losing texture and detail. Photo AI primarily does three things: denoise, sharpen, and upscale. Photo AI is powerful enough to be used by seasoned, tech-savvy photographers, yet simple for casual photographers who simply want to improve their images automatically with minimal effort. Not too shabby.Photo AI ($199) from Topaz Labs is a new photo enhancement application that bundles together functionality from three pre-existing Topaz desktop apps (Denoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI), plus a few new tricks and features, in a new standalone desktop app and plugin for macOS and Windows. That gets me each standalone app (Gigapixel, DeNoise and Sharpen) plus free access to Photo AI, so I essentially got all 4 apps with 1-year upgrades for a decent price, similar to the Black Friday deal ($159). I'm not sure which to choose.įor those wondering, I ended up going with the Image Quality Bundle w/ Photo Upgrade Plan for $179 (with the ongoing holiday sale). They are currently offering a discount for both: Photo AI is $149 and the Bundle is $179 - which also leads to the question of why they are priced differently when they seem to have the same functionality. Is Photo AI targeting beginner/casual users with a "jack of all trades, master of none" type of product that has everything in a single user-friendly interface, while the Bundle has more functionality and flexibility within each app but is modular and has to be run separately (and therefore targeting professional/power users)? There must be some kind of difference or strategic thought around Topaz's marketing in offering these two products because otherwise these apps would be cannibalizing each other, thereby making it a rather poor business decision to essentially offer two product lines that do the same thing.Īs a user, why choose one over the other? What's the difference between the new Photo AI and the Image Quality Bundle (containing 3 separate apps - DeNoise, Sharpen & Gigapixel)? I've searched around but haven't found any solid answers.
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