Like its predecessor, Topaz Labs’ new Gigapixel 8 utility makes use of synthetic intelligence (AI) to intelligently upscale images. Model 8.0 takes it up a notch through the use of AI to sharpen photographs additional. Gigapixel 8 can upscale and improve any picture to 16 occasions its authentic measurement, guaranteeing photographers can create enormous prints, even when a photograph was shot at low-resolution or with an previous digital camera. Earlier than (left) versus after (proper) Earlier than (left) versus after (proper) The software program’s upscaling mannequin is skilled on hundreds of thousands of numerous images to make sure that every picture is correctly upscaled, with pixels being added the place they make sense to take care of a pointy, realistic-looking last (a lot bigger) picture.
Past utilizing this to extend the scale and determination of recent digital images, Gigapixel 8 additionally consists of instruments particularly for restoring photographs utilizing the identical synthetic intelligence expertise that underpins upscaling. With a brand new Recuperate mannequin, customers can restore lacking element in previous images and scans. Earlier than (left) versus after (proper) This form of AI can also be utilized in Face Restoration Gen2, which identifies faces in photographs to disclose misplaced particulars within the faces of portrait topics, together with clearing away pixelation, mud, and distractions. Topaz Labs says that Face Restoration Gen2 affords a extra sensible output ahn its predecessor, together with higher efficiency with individuals carrying glasses and when coping with individuals’s tooth. There are two choices right here, Inventive and Lifelike, which offer customers extra management over the ultimate output. Because the identify suggests, Inventive makes use of extra generative AI, whereas Lifelike depends extra closely on a picture’s current pixels. This similar generative AI expertise can also be featured in an all-new Redefine mannequin inside Gigapixel 8. Whereas many customers could solely need to use Gigapixel 8 to upscale and clear up their footage, others could need to change the character of their images altogether. Redefine lets customers select between recovering low-res or blurry photographs or altering the photographs themselves.
Gigapixel 8 consists of generative AI options for redefining a picture’s look and content material Photographers can add pure element to a picture, like texture or reflections, or increase all the scene utilizing text-prompt enter. For instance, a photographer might take a panorama shot in the summertime or fall and have Gigapixel 8 “make it winter,” including snow to the scene. Gigapixel 8 additionally introduces new workflow enhancements. Prior variations relied on native processing utilizing an individual’s pc. Nonetheless, with Gigapixel 8, customers can benefit from cloud rendering for particular duties, together with those who depend on generative AI like Recuperate and Redefine. Pricing and Availability Topaz Labs Gigapixel 8 is offered now for $99. The software program works as a standalone app for macOS and Home windows or as a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Traditional. Purchases embody one yr of free updates, though past that, customers might want to “subscribe” once more to obtain updates for $64. The appliance itself is a lifetime buy. Picture credit: Topaz Labs