# Topaz Video 1.5.0 — Topaz Video 1.5.0

- Product: Topaz Video (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/topaz-video)
- Vendor: Topaz Labs
- Date: 2026-05-07
- Version: 1.5.0
- Original notes: https://community.topazlabs.com/t/topaz-video-1-5-0/102638
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/topaz-video/releases/1.5.0
- Labels: Platforms: Windows, macOS

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Hi Everyone, We have another really cool update this week! This includes a new model, a panel and some bug fixes. See more details below: 1.5.0 Downloads Windows Mac - DMG | PKG Improvements and Fixes…

- **added** — New SDR-HDR Model: Hyperion 2 for converting 8-bit video into HDR high bit-depth media with expanded tonal range and color precision
- **added** — New Topaz Panel for Premiere as a UXP panel that enables sending video and image clips from Premiere to Topaz Cloud for AI upscaling and enhancement
- **changed** — Starlight Precise updated to version 2.5
- **fixed** — Fixed Starlight Precise 2.5 last frame drop
- **fixed** — Addressed Neuroserver image sequence failures
- **fixed** — Refined Starlight Precise cloud resolution issues
- **fixed** — Fixed broken feedback link

Hi Everyone,
We have another really cool update this week! This includes a new model, a panel and some bug fixes.
See more details below:
1.5.0 Downloads
- [Windows](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazVideoStudio/1.5.0/TopazVideo-1.5.0.msi)
- Mac - [DMG](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazVideoStudio/1.5.0/TopazVideo-1.5.0.dmg) | [PKG](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazVideoStudio/1.5.0/TopazVideo-1.5.0.pkg)
Improvements and Fixes
Features
- New SDR-HDR Model: Hyperion 2!
- New Topaz Panel for Premiere!
Additional Updates
- Starlight Precise 2.5 Updates
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Starlight Precise 2.5 last frame drop
- Addressed Neuroserver image sequence failures
- Refined Starlight Precise cloud resolution issues
- Fixed broken feedback link
- and more!
New SDR-HDR Model: Hyperion 2!!
Hyperion 2, is a great update to our previous iteration. This version of the model now expands your color and nit value range even further! This is fantastic for wider spectrum manipulation for VFX Compositing and for modern viewing on HDR supportive displays!
About
- Converts 8-bit GenAI or archival video into HDR, high bit-depth media suitable for professional finishing pipelines.
- Expands tonal range and color precision to provide significantly greater grading latitude in highlights, shadows, and midtones.
- Prevents highlight and shadow clamping often seen in standard range and native GenAI video sources.
- Expands existing color opportunities/steps for professional compositing and color manipulation workflows.
- The additional color opportunities greatly reduces visible banding and compression artifacts common in 8 bit renders.
- Has great details with text and textures even during high motion blur areas.
- Export ProRes video or EXR (Pro) image sequences.
- Support ACES color output with EXR (Pro) renders for better integration into industry-standard film and television pipelines.
- This works best for medium to high quality content.
- This model has some built in enhancements to revitalize and improve content.
- This version is an easy “one click” solution. There are no parameters to adjust.
- Max input and output resolution for this model is 3840x3840.
Technical things to know
Nvidia Requirements:
- Currently Nvidia Only
- Requires 16GB VRAM though 24GB VRAM is recommended.
- Targeted for GPU compute compatibility of 8.9. This is also the recommendation.
- Please note, though there might be some success with a CC of 8.6 cards, this is not technically supported and some may encounter a less ideal experience.
Colorspace Outputs
ProRes Primaries: BT.2020 PQ
ProRes Transfer Function: BT.709
EXR (Pro only) Image Sequence: Aces 2065-1
Things to Consider
- SDR to HDR does not operate well with interlaced footage. If you do have interlaced footage, it’s recommended that you deinterlace first before applying this tool.
- Though this model has some enhancement benefits additional enhancements with this SDR to HDR Model can be a great combo to reduce issues from source such as compression and artifacts for better results.
- Extreme cases of video with very muddy/dark imagery or very bright/blown out content, may produce limited results with the limited source range to build upon.
- An HDR display will be needed in order to view the results properly. Otherwise results will look washed out.
Known Issues
- Cloud Export is not yet supported on both Mac and Windows. Coming soon!
- Limited codec options for local rendering. Looking to expand the current options!
New Topaz Panel for Premiere!
We have built a UXP panel for Adobe Premiere users! Topaz Labs for Premiere is new utility that introduces a “send to cloud” workflow to batch upscale video clips and images directly from the Premiere.
Simply drag video or image clips from your bin or timeline into the panel, choose an AI enhancement model, and upscale to HD, 4K, or even 8K. Better yet, this process does not take up system resources, allowing you to continue editing. Rendered fil

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