| Model | Best For | v2 Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | General photography (RAW files) | 40% faster inference on M1/M2 chips; better color noise separation. | | Low Light v2 | High ISO (6400+) | Preserves micro-contrast. Old models turned noise into "watercolor" blobs; v2 turns noise into fine grain. | | Strong v2 | Heavy JPEG artifacts | Uses a "de-ringing" algorithm for text and edges. | | Lens Blur (Beta) | Simulated Depth of Field | Not sharpening. This is new: It adds optical bokeh to flat images using the depth map. |
As of 2025/2026, Topaz Labs has transitioned to a subscription-based model, though legacy perpetual licenses are still honored for previous owners. Topaz Photo AI v2.0.0 - Releases topaz photo ai v2
The "Resize" (formerly Gigapixel) module has seen significant upgrades. Upscaling traditionally just stretches pixels, making the image bigger but blurrier. v2 introduces generative technology to solve this. | Model | Best For | v2 Improvement