Topaz Video
Topaz Video uses AI models to upscale, denoise, stabilize and add frames to footage, with local rendering on desktop and cloud processing on the web.
Key Takeaways
Upscale, sharpen and smooth video footage with AI models
Paid · $12 per month · $19 per month · $29 per month · $39 per month · $69 per month · $399 per year
- Filmmakers and video editors
- Archivists restoring old footage
- Content creators
What is Topaz Video?
Topaz Video, from Topaz Labs, is software for improving video quality. Its AI models are built to understand motion over time, so they can upscale footage to higher resolution, reduce noise, steady shaky shots and create smoother motion.
You can compare models side by side and pick what works for your clip. The web version offers Precision Upscale, Creative Upscale, Frame Interpolation, Slow Motion and SDR to HDR using monthly cloud credits. The Topaz Studio bundle adds unlimited local rendering and includes Topaz Photo, Topaz Gigapixel and the mobile and web apps.
It suits filmmakers, editors, archivists and creators who want to restore old footage, upscale for modern screens or create slow-motion shots.
Who is Using Topaz Video?
Filmmakers
Upscale and clean footage for final delivery.
Archivists and families
Restore old home videos and archive clips.
YouTubers
Improve older or low-light footage for modern screens.
Key Features
- Upscaling: Increase video resolution with Precision Upscale or Creative Upscale.
- Frame Interpolation: Create new frames for smoother motion or frame rate conversion.
- Slow Motion: Generate in-between frames to slow down footage.
- Noise reduction: Clean up grainy or noisy video.
- Stabilization: Reduce shake in handheld footage.
- SDR to HDR: Convert standard footage to high dynamic range.
Pricing Plans
Topaz for Web - Image
- Limited-time price, regularly $19/mo
- Image workflows like Unblur, Upscale and Photo Restoration
- Unlimited image rendering
- Topaz for Mobile - Image
- 32 MP export limit
Topaz for Web - Video
- Limited-time price, regularly $29/mo
- Precision Upscale, Creative Upscale, Frame Interpolation, Slow Motion, SDR to HDR
- 200 monthly cloud video credits
- 15% off credit auto refill
- File storage
Topaz Gigapixel
- Image upscaling models
- Unlimited local rendering
- Unlimited cloud image rendering
Topaz Photo
- Cancel anytime
- Photo models for denoise, sharpen, upscale and more
- Unlimited local rendering
- Unlimited cloud image rendering
Topaz Studio
- Cancel anytime
- All apps: Topaz Video, Photo, Gigapixel, Mobile and Web
- Unlimited local rendering
- Unlimited cloud image rendering
- 300 monthly cloud video credits
Topaz Studio (yearly)
- Billed yearly, cancel anytime
- All apps: Topaz Video, Photo, Gigapixel, Mobile and Web
- Unlimited local rendering
- 300 monthly cloud video credits
- 32MP cloud export limit
Topaz Studio Pro
- All apps with Pro licenses
- 600 monthly cloud video credits
- 100MP cloud export limit
- Full commercial use and seat management
Which Topaz Video plan should you pick?
Choose Topaz for Web - Video if you only need cloud video enhancement. Topaz Studio suits regular users who want unlimited local rendering plus the photo apps, with yearly billing cheaper than monthly. Larger businesses should look at Studio Pro for full commercial use and seat management.
Image-only enhancement in the browser.
Cloud video enhancement without a desktop install.
Photographers who mainly upscale images.
Photographers editing and restoring images.
Monthly access to the full set of apps.
Regular users who want the full bundle for less.
Businesses needing full commercial rights.
Topaz Video Use Cases
Old footage restoration
Run an old home video through upscaling and denoise.
Outcome: A sharper, cleaner version for today's screens.
Smooth slow motion
Apply Slow Motion to an action clip.
Outcome: Fluid slow-motion shots without a high-speed camera.
Resolution upgrade
Upscale HD footage for a 4K project.
Outcome: Clips that match the rest of a higher-resolution edit.
How Topaz Video fits into your stack
Topaz apps
Studio bundles Topaz Video with Topaz Photo, Gigapixel, Mobile and Web.
Local and cloud
Render locally with Studio or use cloud credits through the web version.
Pros
- +Motion-aware models: Models are trained to keep detail consistent across frames.
- +Many enhancement tools: Upscaling, frame interpolation, slow motion and SDR to HDR.
- +Local rendering: Topaz Studio renders on your own machine without limits.
- +Bundle value: Studio includes Topaz Photo and Gigapixel too.
Cons
- −No free plan listed: All plans shown are paid.
- −Credits expire: Monthly cloud video credits do not roll over.
- −Commercial limits: Most plans allow commercial use only for organizations under $1M in annual revenue.
Limitations & when to consider alternatives
- Cloud credits cap web use. Web and Studio plans include a fixed number of video credits each month.
- Promo pricing. Some listed prices are limited-time offers.
- You need a full video editor for cutting and arranging clips.
- You want a free tool for occasional upscaling.
- Your company is above $1M in revenue and needs full commercial rights without Studio Pro.
How to Use Topaz Video
Choose a plan
Pick Topaz for Web - Video or a Topaz Studio plan.
Load your clip
Open your footage in the web app or desktop software.
Pick and compare models
Try upscaling, interpolation or other models and compare results.
Render
Process locally or in the cloud and export the improved video.
Who is Topaz Video For?
Video professionals
Editors and filmmakers who need higher quality output.
Hobbyists with old footage
People restoring family or archive videos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Topaz Video do?
It improves video with AI: upscaling, denoising, stabilization, frame interpolation, slow motion and SDR to HDR.
How much does it cost?
Topaz for Web - Video is listed at $19 per month as a limited-time price. Topaz Studio is $69 per month or $399 per year.
Do cloud credits roll over?
No. Monthly cloud video credits expire at the end of each month.
Can I use it commercially?
Most plans allow personal and commercial use for organizations under $1M in annual revenue. Studio Pro includes full commercial use.
Can I cancel anytime?
The pricing page says Topaz Studio can be canceled anytime.
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