# Topaz Video 1.7.0 — Topaz Video 1.7.0

- Product: Topaz Video (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/topaz-video)
- Vendor: Topaz Labs
- Date: 2026-08-11
- Version: 1.7.0
- Original notes: https://community.topazlabs.com/t/topaz-video-1-7-0/104328
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/topaz-video/releases/1.7.0
- Labels: Platforms: Windows, macOS

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Hi Everyone, The team’s been busy working on a good number of exciting updates! See more details below: 1.7.0 Downloads Windows | Mac Please note, with Neuroserver, DMG versions are no longer availabl…

- **added** — Starlight Precise 2.6 with three selectable sharpness levels via a slider
- **added** — Topaz Plugin for Final Cut Pro
- **added** — Starlight Mini now available to all users without requiring a Pro account
- **changed** — Starlight Mini performance improved to approximately 2x faster on NVIDIA cards with greater than 12GB VRAM
- **changed** — Starlight Precise 2.6 model updated for better temporal consistency on AMD and Nvidia GPUs
- **changed** — Starlight Precise 2.6 includes speed improvements up to 15% for AMD and Nvidia users
- **changed** — Live Preview Stabilization refined
- **changed** — Model Manager updated
- **changed** — Export Queue now supports Model Downloading
- **fixed** — Addressed Starlight Sharp resolution problem
- **fixed** — Fixed metadata for neuroserver models
- **fixed** — Fixed Image Sequence crash recovery
- **fixed** — Refined plugins from hanging
- **fixed** — Fixed Starlight 1 frame issues
- **fixed** — Fixed Starlight Mini MAC access
- **fixed** — Refined preset for HDR
- **fixed** — Addressed lower edge of frame horizontal edge issue in Starlight Mini
- **fixed** — Applied Neuroserver Fixes

Hi Everyone,
The team’s been busy working on a good number of exciting updates!
See more details below:
1.7.0 Downloads
[Windows](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazVideoStudio/1.7.0/TopazVideo-1.7.0.msi) | [Mac](https://downloads.topazlabs.com/deploy/TopazVideoStudio/1.7.0/TopazVideo-1.7.0.pkg)
Please note, with Neuroserver, DMG versions are no longer available.
Improvements and Fixes
Features
- Starlight Precise 2.6!
- Starlight Mini Updates!
- Topaz Plugin: Final Cut Pro
Additional Updates
- Live Preview Stabilization
- Model Manager Update
- Export Queue: Model Downloading
Bug Fixes
- Addressed Starlight Sharp resolution problem
- Metadata for neuroserver models
- Image Sequence crash recovery
- Refined plugins from hanging
- Fixed Starlight 1 frame issues
- Starlight Mini MAC access
- Refined preset for HDR
- Neuroserver Fixes
- and more!
Starlight Precise 2.6
Precise 2.5 has been reworked into Precise 2.6 to give some additional options for sharpness levels. With Starlight Precise 2.6, there are three selectable sharpness levels via a slider.
- This variation has a more natural look with a lighter touch in sharpness.
- This produces a balance between the first and third sharpness options.
- Set to default. This variation produces the sharpest outputs. The sharpness level equates to what’s expected from Starlight Precise 2.5.
Updates for AMD and Nvidia!
In addition to the sharpness levels, a few more updates for Starlight Precise 2.6 have been refined for those with AMD and Nvidia GPUs.
- Updated model for better temporal consistency.
- Experience up to 15% speed improvements.
Model Recap
Starlight Precise 2.6 has been specialized for realistic human faces and skin textures in addition to other areas of improvement such as material, texture, and text.
About
- This model works for Medium to High Quality content whether this is generative, live action or restoration videos.
- Improves generated content that may have soft, plastic, or slight artificial looks, however the AI generated content should have solid structure and composition for ideal improvements.
- Greatly reduces flickering with smaller textures.
- For video inputs at or under 4K.
- Outputs up to 4K.
- Model access via the cloud for all subscription models.
- Expect long render times for this diffusion model.
This Model Is Less Ideal For
- Shots with heavy motion blur may be rendered as texture.
- Not intended for very low/poor condition quality media.
- Interlaced content needs to be de-interlaced first.
- Not ideal for content below 480p
Technical Things To Know
- Available for AMD, Mac & Nvidia
- Available for all licenses to run locally!
- This model is included locally, using neuroserver.
Nvidia Requirements:
- Requires an absolute minimum of 12GB VRAM with 32GB CPU RAM, though 16GB 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.
- This model is included locally, using neuroserver.
AMD Requirements:
- Requires an absolute minimum of 12GB VRAM with 32GB RAM, though 16GB VRAM is recommended.
Mac Requirements:
- Requires an absolute minimum of 16GB though 24GB is recommended.
- All Apple Silicon should be supported.
Starlight Mini Updates!
Starlight Mini is just over a year old and it’s been one of the best “go to” models for archival content!
I’m absolutely excited to announce that we have a faster Starlight Mini with the same model we know and love! Improvements can reach about 2x faster for NVIDIA cards with >12GB VRAM. Of course, speed results depend with your machine and setup, but you should see some speed improvements.
Additionally on some very rare occasions some have experiences an issue of the lower edge of the frame to have a horizontal edge. This update also addresses this.
I’m also happy to announce that Starlight mini is now avail

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