Topaz Labs
Pro-grade image and video upscaling as a desktop app
Our verdict
The one to buy for pure enlargement quality — a dedicated tool, so skip it if you only need prompt-based generation.
Topaz makes the reference tools for restoring and enlarging images — Gigapixel for stills, Video AI for footage — with face-aware models that hold up at extreme magnification. It runs locally as a desktop app and licences are bought, not rented.
How we scored it
What we liked
- ✓Best-in-class upscaling quality
- ✓One-time licence
- ✓Runs locally and privately
What to watch
- ✕Heavy on hardware
- ✕No free plan
- ✕Desktop only — no mobile or web
Key features
- ◆AI upscaling
- ◆Face recovery
- ◆Noise and blur removal
- ◆Batch processing
- ◆Local processing
- ◆Photoshop plugin
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