What it does

Topaz Photo is AI-based image enhancement software for Mac and Windows, aimed at photographers who need to rescue or finish shots. The site pitches it as the last step before an image is done, using AI trained on millions of images to reduce noise, restore focus, recover faces and upscale for print. Its tools include Denoise (with a separate RAW version), Sharpen, Super Focus, Recover Faces with Realistic or Creative options, Preserve Text, Upscale, Dust and Scratch removal, Remove, Adjust Lighting, Balance Color and a Healing Brush. The page highlights wildlife and astro, sports, events and weddings, and archival images as typical uses. Rendering can happen locally, in which case files never leave your computer, or in the cloud to take pressure off your hardware; both are unlimited on the paid plans. You can use it as a standalone app or as a plugin for Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Capture One, Apple Photos and Affinity Photo (manual install).

Capabilities

Denoise, Sharpen and Super Focus for noisy or soft shots
Face recovery with Realistic or Creative options
Upscaling for print, including a one-click Wonder model
Dust, scratch and object removal plus a Healing Brush
Local rendering or unlimited cloud rendering
Standalone app or plugin for Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and others

When to use it

Low-light or high-ISO shots need noise cleanup.
Photos are soft from missed focus, distance or motion blur.
You need to upscale low-resolution images for printing.
You are restoring scanned or archival photos with dust and scratches.