Topaz Labs develops professional-grade AI-powered software for photo and video enhancement, specializing in deep learning-based denoising, super-resolution, and deconvolution. Its products are trusted by over one million photographers and videographers, including teams at Apple, Netflix, and NASA, and have processed over two billion images. The company was awarded a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award in 2026 for AI image and video enhancement for high-quality TV catalog restoration, and has achieved 1500% revenue growth over six years, demonstrating strong market credibility.
Adobe announced on June 25, 2026 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Topaz Labs, the AI image- and video-enhancement company. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, and Topaz says its apps will remain available separately for now.
The USC Entertainment Technology Center partnered with Topaz Labs to establish a post-production workflow for finishing generative AI video content for theatrical distribution. The pipeline utilizes specific Topaz Video AI models to upscale and convert 8-bit AI-generated material into 32-bit EXR formats suitable for professional post-production and color grading.
Astra Standard provides 400 credits per month for video rendering with 4K output and all render modes.
Topaz Labs has announced NeuroStream 2, a proprietary acceleration technology that significantly reduces processing times for AI-based image and video enhancement tasks. The update also introduces new models, including Face Recovery 3 and Noise-Aware Sharpen, and adds support for Nuke VFX plugin integration.
Topaz Labs has announced its Precision Update, which introduces new AI models for image and video enhancement, including Gaia 2, Starlight Precise 2.5, and Wonder 2. The update features optimized support for AMD GPUs using Topaz NeuroStream technology to facilitate local processing.
Topaz Labs published documentation detailing the functionality of its video enhancement toolset, specifically focusing on its Add Noise, Recover Detail, Focus Fix, and Grain control features. The guide explains how these AI-driven settings work to mitigate artifacts in HD and UHD footage for professional production workflows.
Topaz Labs has published a technical framework for classifying AI video enhancement models, distinguishing between precision models intended for restoration and generative models meant for reconstruction. The white paper outlines how editorial and production teams can select appropriate models to balance quality targets with requirements for source fidelity and security.
Topaz Labs has launched its Expansion Update, introducing the Hyperion 2 video enhancement model and a new browser-based image enhancement tool, Topaz Image Web. The update also includes a new integration for Adobe Premiere, allowing users to apply Topaz's AI-based enhancement tools directly within the video editing timeline.
Topaz Labs has released NeuroStream, a proprietary inference system designed to reduce AI model VRAM requirements by up to 95%. This development enables the local execution of the company's video and image enhancement models, such as Wonder 2 and Astra, on consumer-grade hardware.
Topaz Labs has launched Topaz Studio Pro, a subscription-based service offering access to its portfolio of eight AI-powered image and video enhancement applications. The new service targets professional and business users with features including increased cloud rendering credits, expanded concurrency limits, and enterprise-grade seat management.
Topaz Labs has launched a new REST API that provides third-party developers, streaming platforms, and enterprise workflows with access to its proprietary AI-based video and image upscaling models. The service includes tiered subscription options and supports on-premise deployment for enterprise clients.
