# Topaz Photo v1.1.0-1.1.1 — Topaz Photo v1.1.0-1.1.1

- Product: Topaz Photo (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/topaz-photo)
- Vendor: Topaz Labs
- Date: 2025-12-18
- Version: v1.1.0-1.1.1
- Original notes: https://community.topazlabs.com/t/topaz-photo-v1-1-0-1-1-1/99470
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/topaz-photo/releases/v1.1.0-1.1.1
- Labels: Platforms: Windows, macOS

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Hello! We are releasing the v1.1.1 patch, fixing Sharpen - Portrait set as the default model for Sharpen. Please update to the latest version for this fix. Changelog Fixed Sharpen - Portrait model set…

- **added** — Introduce Portrait Sharpen model trained specifically for portraits and people photography to handle fine details like hair texture, facial features, and clothing details
- **added** — Introduce Adjust Lighting v3 with improved ability to recover detail from dark shadows and blown highlights in underexposed or overexposed images
- **added** — Introduce Dust & Scratch v2 for cleaner restorations
- **added** — Add support for 13 new cameras to expand RAW camera support
- **fixed** — Fix Sharpen - Portrait model set as the default for all Sharpening instead of using Auto model selection

Hello! We are releasing the v1.1.1 patch, fixing Sharpen - Portrait set as the default model for Sharpen. Please update to the latest version for this fix.
Changelog
- Fixed Sharpen - Portrait model set as the default for all Sharpening instead of using Auto model selection
v1.1.1
Released December 22th, 2025
Windows: [Download](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazPhoto/1.1.1/TopazPhoto-1.1.1.msi)
Mac: [Download](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazPhoto/1.1.1/TopazPhoto-1.1.1.pkg)
Snapdragon : [Download](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazPhoto/1.1.1/TopazPhoto-arm64-1.1.1.msi)
Hello everyone! We’re happy to introduce Topaz Photo v1.1.0, the latest version of the app.
As part of our continued push toward more realistic, natural-looking results, this release introduces three new and improved models designed to better handle real-world images. In v1.1.0, you’ll find:
- Portrait Sharpen — High Resolution Detail for Faces and People
- Adjust Lighting v3 — Better Results in Difficult Lighting
- Dust & Scratch v2 — Cleaner Restorations
We also released Wildlife Sharpen in the previous version, which is still very much worth trying if you work with animal or wildlife images. Together, these updates continue our focus on delivering cleaner, more lifelike results across a wide range of photo types.
Alongside these model updates, we’re continuing to expand RAW camera support. This release adds support for 13 new cameras, helping ensure your RAW files import and process correctly from the start. We’ll keep adding support for new cameras as they become available so you can rely on Topaz Photo in your existing workflow.
v1.1.0
Released December 18th, 2025
Windows: [Download](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazPhoto/1.1.0/TopazPhoto-1.1.0.msi)
Mac: [Download](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazPhoto/1.1.0/TopazPhoto-1.1.0.pkg)
Snapdragon : [Download](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazPhoto/1.1.0/TopazPhoto-arm64-1.1.0.msi)
Portrait Sharpen — High Resolution Detail for Faces and People
We’re introducing Portrait Sharpen, a new model trained specifically for portraits and people photography. Portraits make up a large percentage of the images processed in Topaz Photo, yet none of the previous Sharpen models were designed for this image type. Existing models often produce results that look smooth, artificial, or simply did not have noticeable improvement especially on medium and high-resolution photos.
The Portrait Sharpen model was trained on high-quality portrait images to better handle the fine details that make people look natural — hair texture, facial features, and clothing details. The goal is to deliver sharp, clean detail without exaggeration or the “plastic” effect that can appear with older models. To use it, add Sharpen then pick it from the model selector.
For the Best Results
This model should be used only on high-resolution (5MP or larger) portrait images that are already denoised and deblurred. RAW images are the best to use with Portrait Sharpen. We recommend running Denoise and Sharpen first to fix noise and blur. Portrait Sharpen will run best as a finishing step, as it will not perform as well on images beyond a certain blur level. Attached are sample files you can test the new model with.
For smaller or low-resolution portraits, use Upscale first to increase pixel detail, then apply Portrait Sharpen as a final step for natural, lifelike results.
[Click here to download sample images for Portrait Sharpen.](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/aj87ndnzaqxey9khjc04r/Portrait-sharpen-samples.zip?rlkey=2et8kx8ygk4lkof2rl4igg809&st=t0l2dgoh&dl=1)
Here is an example of an eye sharpened with the Standard model (original on left, output on right). The eyebrow hairs are smudged together, skin details are over-sharpened and changed. Patterns and textures are created on the skin.
And an example with the Portrait model. Skin texture is enhanced instead of over-sharpened. Details are amplif

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