Topaz Photo review: our take
Topaz Photo is the tool to reach for when a photo is noisy, soft or too small, and the rest of the edit is already done. Its Wonder upscaling models, Denoise and Recover Faces work as a final step, either in the standalone app or as a plug-in inside Photoshop, Lightroom Classic or Capture One. Rendering on your own computer is unlimited.
The money goes on a subscription: $39 a month, or $199 a year, and the standard license limits commercial use to organizations under $1 million in revenue. There is no desktop trial, only a 48-hour refund, so plan to test it fast. If you also need everyday editing, the Adobe Lightroom plan includes a Topaz-powered upscale; for a one-time purchase, see Luminar Neo.
By the Prompt Hackers team · facts checked 4 Oct 2026
What Topaz Photo does
Topaz Photo fixes image quality rather than content. It removes noise, sharpens, upscales with its Wonder and Standard Max models, recovers faces, removes dust and scratches and balances light and color. It runs on Windows and macOS, as a plug-in for Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Capture One, Affinity and Apple Photos, with local or cloud rendering.
Who Topaz Photo is for
Best for
- photographers rescuing noisy, soft or small images
- editors who want an upscaling step inside Photoshop or Lightroom Classic
Not for
- trying before paying: Topaz staff confirmed there is no trial for the desktop collection, only a 48-hour refund policy
- businesses over $1M in yearly revenue on the standard license: full commercial use needs the Pro license
- generative editing such as replacing skies or adding objects: it is a quality tool
Topaz Photo features
- F1Denoise
- F2Sharpen and Super Focus
- F3Upscale
- Wonder 2 and 3, Standard Max
- F4Recover Faces
- F5Dust and Scratch removal
- F6Remove
- F7Adjust Lighting and Balance Color
- F8Preserve Text
- F9Plug-ins
- Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Capture One, Affinity, Apple Photos
Topaz Photo pricing and plans
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly, per month | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topaz Photo | $39 | $16.58 | $199 a year, or $25 a month on an annual commitment; all Photo models; commercial use for organizations under $1M yearly revenue |
| Topaz Photo Pro | — | $49.92 | $599 a year, or $63 a month on an annual commitment; pro-exclusive models; full commercial use |
| Topaz Studio | $69 | $33.25 | $399 a year, or $45 a month on an annual commitment; Topaz Photo, Video, Gigapixel, Mobile and Web; organizations under $1M revenue |
Free plan: no. Prices as listed by the vendor in USD, before tax; they change, so check the pricing page before you buy.
Topaz Photo FAQ
- How much does Topaz Photo cost?
- Paid plans start at $39/mo, with a discount for yearly billing. Prices checked on 4 Oct 2026.
- Does Topaz Photo have a free plan?
- No, Topaz Photo has no free plan.
- What are the alternatives to Topaz Photo?
- Tools that cover the same jobs include Adobe Lightroom, Luminar Neo, Adobe Photoshop, Pixelcut.