Topaz Labs (www.topazlabs.com) has a 2.9 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 201 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Electronics & Technology and its reputation is poor. Opinions are polarized: 42% rate it 4 stars or higher while 33% give 1 star; The business has replied to 87% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-08-10.
Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about your experience. We'd appreciate the opportunity to better understand what was unclear during the download process and help resolve any issues. Please contact us at [email protected]—we're happy to assist and welcome your feedback.
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Samuel Martin · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-06-19 ·
★★★★★
I requested a refund and never got one
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-09
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We'd like to look into what happened.
Please contact us at [email protected] with the email address associated with your account, and we'll review your refund request and follow up with you.
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MY · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-06-19 ·
★★★★★
It's great service but still somehow…
It's great service but still somehow not totally satisfying as compare to cost .
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-09
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you've had a generally positive experience.
We're continually improving our products and appreciate hearing how customers feel about the value they receive. Your feedback helps guide future improvements.
Rendering took forever hours and hours. The lettering on a sign in the background kept changing which made it obviously AI and distracting/bit dizzying.
First render did not work so had to do it 2x I think? Lost credits.
Was not able to use the rendered videos at all in the end stuck with blurry version of original. Will not likely continue subscription.
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear about the long render times, the artifacts you encountered, and the issue with lost credits. We'd like the opportunity to investigate what happened and see if we can help improve the results. Please contact us at [email protected] with your project details, and we'll be happy to assist. We appreciate your feedback and hope we can make things right.
The Premiere Pro plugin won't work (it times out at 30min) but will consume the credits anyway.
The last I tried was rendering a 2s video with Starlight Precise 2.5.
The Topaz Video AI won't render SDR to HDR using Hyperion 2 and also other models, when rendering locally won't work or will take 1h to fail in the end.
All I can get from it is rendering the 5s-30s Preview.
My PC meet the minimum requirements: Mac M1 PRO MAX 32gb
It was disappointing
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear about the issues you've encountered with the Premiere Pro plugin and local rendering. That certainly isn't the experience we want for our users. We'd like to investigate the timeout, failed renders, and credit usage to help get this resolved. Please contact us at [email protected] with your application logs and project details, and our team will be happy to assist. We appreciate your feedback and hope we can improve your experience.
I signed up (and paid) for Topaz Web, and cancelled shortly after since I didn't want to keep subscribing. I couldn’t find a free trial, and although my subscription still showed as active for another 30 days, I wasn’t able to use any features like upscaling. Instead, I kept being prompted to subscribe again.
This looks like a subscription/access bug that needs fixing. I also found the UI confusing, especially when trying to find support. The Cookiebot placement felt oddly prominent compared to actual help options.
There are other, similar upscaling tools where you can actually try them for free before subscribing.
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-09
Thanks for sharing your experience. An active subscription should continue to provide access through the end of the billing period, even after it's canceled, so what you described isn't the expected behavior.
If you haven't already, please reach out to [email protected] with the email address associated with your account. We'd be happy to investigate the access issue and review your experience.
Topaz Labs makes some of the best AI software available for photographers. The image quality, sharpening, noise reduction, and upscaling are outstanding, and it’s been an invaluable tool in my workflow.
My only concern is the pricing. How do you go from around $200 per year to nearly $400 per year? That’s a huge increase and difficult for many photographers to justify. I understand software development is expensive, but doubling the cost doesn’t make sense for many loyal customers.
I love the product and want to continue supporting Topaz Labs. I just hope they reconsider their pricing and remember the photographers who helped make them successful.
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Hi Mark,
Thanks for your feedback.
We truly appreciate your positive remarks about our app.
Our aim is to make the applications as affordable as possible while still being able to provide continuing development.
Even still, we understand everyone has different fiscal responsibilities and preferences for how to invest in their trade or passion projects.
If you'd like to submit any suggestions to our marketing team, please reach out to us at [email protected].
- Munirat
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The Great God Pan · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-24 ·
★★★★★
Obvious scam
Obvious scam. AI-generated video upscale doesn't work, fleeces you for money for both the extortionate subscription fee and additional credit purchases and even then you only have enough points to (just) upscale a video, which freezes when rendering so it's useless anyway. Customer service when I demanded a refund was rude and unresponsive. Avoid like the plague
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about your experience and that we didn't meet your expectations. This is certainly not the experience we want our customers to have. We'd appreciate the opportunity to review your case and address your concerns regarding rendering, credits, and your support experience. Please contact us at [email protected], and our team will be happy to investigate further and assist you.
It didn't work on my mac so I canceled my subscription. Nothing again you. Just I paid for nothing
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-07
Hi, sorry it didn't work out on your Mac! Whether it's an Intel or M-series chip can definitely play a role in performance, so that's worth checking.
If you'd like to give it another shot, reach out to [email protected] and we can help make sure everything's set up right for your system.
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Paul · 4 reviews · Verified · Experienced 2026-06-17 ·
★★★★★
The Starlight Precision 2.5 model is…
The Starlight Precision 2.5 model is almost supernaturally good for video. 5+ stars. I wish I could rate it higher!
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying Starlight Precise 2.5 and that it's delivering such impressive results for your videos. Your support means a lot to us, and if you ever have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out at [email protected]. Happy editing!
I have been using Topaz products for wildlife photography for several years.
I have been using Topaz products for several years and I have always been very happy with everything I have used. I think right now my biggest reason for using Topaz is that it still works even though my computers are a few years old but still were considered to be very high end when I bought them. I have tried other software but they all seem to be catering to high end new computers and do not work on slightly older computers. Thanks for supplying software that works and does a great job even for users like me that cannot afford to upgrade my computers every time a new product is introduced. Several of my photo friends are in the same boat as me and are also using Topaz software.
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Hi Keith,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are so pleased to hear that our products have consistently met your expectations over the years.
It's wonderful to know that our software continues to perform well on your slightly older, yet still high-end, computers. We understand the importance of providing reliable tools that cater to a wide range of system specifications, and we appreciate you highlighting this aspect.
We are also delighted that your photo friends are enjoying our software too.
Thank you for your kind words and for being a valued part of our community!
- Munirat
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Sean Kelly · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-24 ·
★★★★★
Obviously a scam that doesn't work
Obviously a scam that doesn't work in terms of their much advertised AI video upscaler which requires both a subscription and additional purchased points in order to be usable, only to remain stuck on rendering indefinitely when you try to get it to do anything. Avoid, and don't give them your money. You will just get the rude bare minimum of "customer service" refusing a refund. Garbage company.
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and that we didn't meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating failed renders, credit usage, and refund concerns can be. We'd appreciate the opportunity to review your case and investigate what happened. Please contact us at [email protected], and our team will be happy to look into your concerns and assist further.
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Harry Martin · 4 reviews · Verified · Experienced 2026-06-17 ·
★★★★★
The software was clunky to install
The software was clunky to install. I had trouble getting the correct (new) version to register with Photoshop. The interface wizard suggests what to do, but it often overcorrects the image and screams A.I. I finally went back to my old Nik Software, which provides real-time feedback.
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Hi Harry,
Thank you for your feedback.
All of our apps have a variety of models trained for different use cases. You may not have found the best adjustments for your use yet.
Our support team is available to assist in reviewing your comparison images or offering suggestions for the best possible results.
Please contact us at [email protected].
- Munirat
The new version of Topaz Photo (Mac OS desktop) is buggy. For example, it does not work in Denoise Max, it gets stuck on Locking edits forever, telling at the bottom: "Error running model"
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Hi Karen,
Thank you for your feedback.
For us to look into this, we will need you to send a message to [email protected] so we can proffer a solution.
- Munirat
Application works as planned to help me enhance old 8mm tapes converted to MP4. Now I have to cut into segments then another app to enhance the 20.94 frames.
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear the application is helping you enhance your old 8mm footage. We appreciate your comments about your current workflow, and we'll share them with our team as we continue improving the app. If you ever need assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Happy editing!
It did not do as advertised and make my photos look worse than they originally did
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Hi Erin,
Thanks for your feedback.
All of our apps have a variety of models trained for different use cases. You may not have found the best adjustments for your use yet.
Our support team is available to assist in reviewing your comparison images or offering suggestions for the best possible results.
Please contact us at [email protected].
- Munirat
Efficient but outrageously expensive for the performance
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Hi Blanchard,
Thank you for your feedback.
Our aim is to make the applications as affordable as possible while still being able to provide continuing development.
Even still, we understand everyone has different fiscal responsibilities and preferences for how to invest in their trade or passion projects.
If you'd like to submit any suggestions to our marketing team, please reach out to us at [email protected].
- Munirat
Photo Enhancer: Gigapixel AI app can produce some excellent results, and overall it is a good program. However, edited images often contain errors, and I continue to encounter frequent cloud-related issues. Considering the relatively high price, I can only rate it 3 stars.
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-07
Hi Tanja,
Thank you for your feedback !
Please reach out to [email protected], and we will be happy to investigate the errors you encountered.
Doesn't really do what it advertises. Lightroom plugin is crap, as you can't editing Lightroom afterwards. I wouldn't recommend nor will I be renewing my subscription.
Reply from Topaz Labs2026-07-03
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for your feedback.
All of our apps have a variety of models trained for different use cases. You may not have found the best adjustments for your use yet.
Our support team is available to assist in reviewing your comparison images or offering suggestions for the best possible results.
Please contact us at [email protected].
- Munirat