Description
Topaz Video Overview
Topaz Video is the first release under the rebranded Topaz Studio line, carrying forward the legacy of Topaz Video AI with new models, interface improvements, and workflow refinements. This version focuses on enhancing detail recovery, reducing noise, and giving creators more control while modernizing the licensing system. It’s designed for video editors, content creators, and professionals who want to upscale, denoise, and sharpen their footage with advanced AI technology.
Topaz Video Features
Next-Generation Denoising (Nyx XL)
A new AI model that cleans up noise while holding onto small details, making footage look more natural even in low light or older recordings.
Sharper Restoration (Starlight Sharp Variant)
An improved version of the Starlight model that enhances clarity and definition, especially useful for blurry or low-resolution clips.
Real-Time Frame Preview
Allows users to test how adjustments will affect the current frame instantly, speeding up decision-making without long render waits.
General Enhancement Preset
A one-click solution for everyday improvements. A simple slider fine-tunes multiple enhancement factors like detail, sharpness, and artifact removal all at once.
Refined User Interface
A reorganized control panel that groups tools logically, making it easier to switch between models, presets, and output options.
Broader Hardware Support
Expanded compatibility with NVIDIA, AMD, and Apple Silicon GPUs, though advanced models require higher VRAM for smooth performance.
Flexible Output Options
Users can upscale, denoise, and sharpen footage while balancing quality with performance depending on their hardware or cloud access.
Subscription Licensing
Moves toward a subscription-based model for updates and premium models, while still honoring previous perpetual licenses for existing users.
Installation
- There are two versions available: with and without internet access.
- You can download all models manually (only for the version with internet access); Starlight activates automatically.
- All local models work with any version; the models folder must be next to the TopazVideo.exe file before launching the program.
- When using the local Starlight model in the version with internet access, you must disconnect from the internet and switch between models again.
- To reset the settings (only for the local version), delete the TopazVideo portable folder and apply the Turbo.bat file.
File Information
Year/Release Date : 2026
Version : 1.2.1.rc
Developer : Topaz Labs
Developer’s Website : Topaz Labs
Bit depth : 64bit
Interface language : English
Tablet : cured
System Requirements
Windows Operating System – 10 or 11 (latest version recommended)
Processor – Intel or AMD with AVX2 instructions
System Memory (RAM) – 16 GB (32 GB or more recommended)
Graphics Card (NVIDIA) – NVIDIA GTX 900 series or higher, 6 GB VRAM
Graphics Card (AMD) – AMD Radeon 500 series or higher, 6 GB VRAM
Graphics Card (Intel) – Intel ARC A750
CPU Year – 2016 or newer
Warning: While integrated GPUs like Intel Iris Xe and AMD Radeon Integrated Graphics are technically supported in Video AI, we found that very few processes will run at acceptable speeds without a dedicated graphics card installed.
