Even though this is better than non-AI software like Photoshop, perhaps the artificial intelligence algorithms could use a little further fine-tuning in order to meet the lofty examples of the Topaz Labs website. Open up the Sharpen Model menu and audition a few other options.Topaz Sharpen AI typically does a good job at selecting the right type of blur, but I usually prefer a less-extreme version. It's not perfect and one should not expect perfect results. While the initial results are a marked improvement, they go a bit too far for my taste. The speed at which previews are generated depends largely on both the size of your image file and the performance of your computer. I experienced no stalling or freezing, no matter how many images were being batch processed. The examples on the Topaz Labs website seemed to get much better results out of the software than this example did. Overall, the performance of Topaz Labs Sharpen AI is nice and smooth. Also, using a mask to select the subject for limited application may help particularly for things like wildlife. Parts of the image may need to be blurred using the blur tool in Photoshop to restore a natural appearance. It's not perfectly sharp, but it is better than using Photoshop's sharpening tool. In this example, the sharpen model "Motion Blur - Normal v1" was used. Here is an image of a photograph taken in the dark so as to get a realistically blurry image. If the image is too blurry, this just makes it worse. sharpened sample ( detail uncropped image) Motion Blur There are also black hairs on the dog's head and tail. To be fair, it may be the DeNoise AI that confused Sharpen AI here. This is the dark colored dog jacket behind the hair. Notice that the AI introduced black hair into the dog's coat. source sample ( detail) point of focus (cropped)Īfter applying a "Too Soft - Very Blurry v2" sharpen model to the image, this was the result. Notice that the image almost looks like a painting due to its lack of detail. Here is the source image that had the noise reduced.
Let's see if Sharpen AI v3.3.5 can restore or create detail. The noisier the original image, the softer the resulting cleaned image was. In reviewing the Topaz Labs DeNoise AI v3.5.0 software, some very soft images resulted. If true then this software will greatly help with small blur from shutter shock in mirrorless cameras and mirror slap in DSLR cameras. Both products also include noise reduction and sharpening tools. to enlarge the image or Topaz Sharpen AI to fix issues with softness. Increase real (not simulated) sharpness In conclusion, Topaz DeNoise is the best noise reduction software I have used in terms of workflow flexibility, speed of processing and quality of finished image.It drains lots of memory 10 Alternatives to Topaz Shapren AI 1). The Topaz Labs Sharpen AI software helps to rescue blurry images that would normally be thrown out by sharpening them with artificial intelligence. Does an excellent job at sharpening photos 2). This review is of Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 3.3.5 using the GPU as the AI processor.