# Topaz Photo v1.0.0 — Topaz Photo v1.0.0

- Product: Topaz Photo (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/topaz-photo)
- Vendor: Topaz Labs
- Date: 2025-09-17
- Version: v1.0.0
- Original notes: https://community.topazlabs.com/t/topaz-photo-v1-0-0/95494
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/topaz-photo/releases/v1.0.0
- Labels: Platforms: Windows, macOS

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Hello! Topaz Photo Official Release Today we’re thrilled to announce a brand-new Topaz Photo release that brings some of our most exciting features to date. We know many of you are adjusting to the ne…

- **added** — New Standard MAX upscaling model available for local and cloud rendering
- **added** — New Wonder model available for local and cloud rendering
- **added** — Unlimited cloud rendering with Studio subscription
- **added** — Healing brush as a standalone enhancement tool
- **added** — Opacity control for Sharpen and Super Focus enhancements
- **added** — Accordion style controls for all enhancements
- **added** — Ability to upscale anywhere in the enhancement stack
- **changed** — Updated header and footer design
- **added** — New selection workspace with updated brush type selector
- **added** — Flatten layers function to replace locking edits
- **added** — Windows ARM Snapdragon processor support
- **added** — Lightroom Cloud plugin support
- **changed** — Topaz Photo is now available only under subscription license, with perpetual licenses no longer sold moving forward

Hello!
Topaz Photo Official Release
Today we’re thrilled to announce a brand-new Topaz Photo release that brings some of our most exciting features to date. We know many of you are adjusting to the new subscription model, and our goal with this update is to make Topaz Photo more valuable and accessible than ever.
Here is the first release of Topaz Photo with a impressive set of new AI models and new features:
- New Standard MAX Upscaling model - local and cloud render
- New Wonder model - local and cloud render
- Unlimited + free cloud render
- Healing brush as a standalone enhancement
- Opacity control for Sharpen and Super Focus
- Accordion style controls for all enhancements
- Upscale anywhere in the enhancement stack
- Updated header and footer
- New selection workspace with updated selector for brush type
- Flatten layers function to replace locking edits
- Windows ARM (Snapdragon) support
- Lightroom Cloud plugin support
We will no longer sell perpetual licensed products moving forward, but we will continue to update them to maintain compatibility with major OS updates for as long as possible. Here are the installers, a quick FAQ to address any confusions you may have, followed by the longest release thread I have seen on these forums.
Topaz Photo v1.0.0
Released September 17th, 2025
Installers:
Windows: [Download](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazPhoto/1.0.0/TopazPhoto-1.0.0.msi)
Mac: [Download](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazPhoto/1.0.0/TopazPhoto-1.0.0.pkg)
Snapdragon: [Download](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazPhoto/1.0.0/TopazPhoto-arm64-1.0.0.msi)
What is Topaz Studio?
Topaz Studio is our collection of desktop apps (Topaz Video, Topaz Gigapixel, Topaz Photo) as well as our web applications (Bloom, Astra, Express), mobile iOS app, and more! In short - it’s everything that Topaz has to offer to enhance your images and videos.
How does Topaz Photo fit into Studio?
Topaz Photo is available as a part of our new Studio Launch. With this launch, Topaz Photo will only be available under a subscription license. Topaz Photo will install into a new directory so you can try it out, and of course you’ll still have access to Photo AI forever under the legacy perpetual license. Note that new features and new AI models will be coming only to Topaz Photo, along with the other products in the Studio suite.
What if I already own Photo AI or other Topaz products?
Purchased a Topaz product within the last year? Then you get to try Studio for free for the length of your remaining license. You’ll also get some extra benefits.
If you are a Topaz customer with an active license and you maintain your new studio subscription, you’ll be considered a Topaz Founding Customer which will give you access to some of our more powerful Pro models such as Starlight and other Pro features at no extra cost as well with your Individual license of Topaz video.
Can I buy the individual products or a perpetual license?
Topaz Studio is an incredible value - all for one low monthly price. You can still purchase subscriptions to the individual products as you wish, but you’ll get the best value with the Studio or Desktop collection bundles.
We will no longer sell perpetual licensed products moving forward, but we will continue to update them to maintain compatibility with major OS updates for as long as possible.
When will I get my free studio upgrade and access?
Please note that the transition plan is underway and may take a few days - but if you’ve already purchased and hold an active license for Photo AI, or if you own more than 2 Topaz Products on an active license, you’ll have automatic access to Topaz Photo at no extra cost once the transition is complete. We’ll keep you updated via email, and you can check the status of your account on the My Account page.
If you have questions about the transition to Studio, please visit this forum thread:
[Topaz Studio](https://community.topazlabs.com/t/topaz-studio/95562)
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