It appears Adobe has purchased Topaz

[Only RF]

Early but there are quite a few links out there.

Adobe acquires image and video enhancement tool maker Topaz Labs | TechCrunch

Adobe said that it will integrate Topaz Labs' tools across its apps.

techcrunch.com

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260625160239/en/Adobe-to-Acquire-Topaz-Labs

 

[Dean Wilson]

Interesting how the link states "acquires", while the first sentence of the story states "...it is acquiring....".

It is either "completed" (acquires) or "currently in the process of" (it is acquiring)... it can't be both.

Looks like someone got a "C" in high school English class.

 

[Only RF]

The news about this may only a few hours old but they like to make the headlines grab the readers eye. There seems to be a lot more of grade C publishing out there these days.

 

[MSH411]

My concern is that Adobe Denoise is already better then Topaz. Being a subscriber to Adobe I hope this doesn't impede improvements and development of the Adobe core products and tools.

 

[Only RF]

My concern is that Adobe Denoise is already better then Topaz. Being a subscriber to Adobe I hope this doesn't impede improvements and development of the Adobe core products and tools.

I had that concern when they partnered with Topaz last year. Adobe's Denoise AI is already very good but I like anyone else would welcome any improvements. They never had a Sharpen AI module. They were already into Nano Banana, Topaz Bloom and other partnered tools. We shall see where this all goes. The cancel plan button has always been 10 seconds away and I'd have no issues using it. I'm hoping that does not get there.

 

[Grumps]

it can't be both.

Schroedinger's cat principle?

 

[tpatana]

Acquire and shut down -> more people must use adobe.

 

[Only RF]

Acquire and shut down -> more people must use adobe.

Where does it say shut down or are you just speculating?

 

[tpatana]

Where does it say shut down or are you just speculating?

I work for Microsoft, they love to do this with smaller players so this would be just my guess. I'd almost be more surprised if they don't do it. They'll call it "we ingest/integrate the features to Adobe products".

 

[Only RF]

I work for Microsoft, they love to do this with smaller players so this would be just my guess. I'd almost be more surprised if they don't do it. They'll call it "we ingest/integrate the features to Adobe products".

Yeah I worked in print media for about 40 years and 3 mergers. Nothing will change they said but over time things do.

 

[THXGEEK]

Boooooo!!! Hissssssss!!!

Topaz Photo has one of the best 'Remove Object' capabilities I've seen (ideal for removing that branch or leaf that your critter is hiding behind)...

And it is unsurpassed in restoring old, fuzzy photos to a clear, sharp, print-worthy state. I've done many of these and presented family members with a framed gift of an old memory.

I hope Topaz Photo continues as a separate product from Adobe or I shall be pissed.

 

[Only RF]

Boooooo!!! Hissssssss!!!

Topaz Photo has one of the best 'Remove Object' capabilities I've seen (ideal for removing that branch or leaf that your critter is hiding behind)...

And it is unsurpassed in restoring old, fuzzy photos to a clear, sharp, print-worthy state. I've done many of these and presented family members with a framed gift of an old memory.

I hope Topaz Photo continues as a separate product from Adobe or I shall be pissed.

I've never used Photo AI past version 1 so I'm not familiar with the latest versions. You probably don't use Adobe apps but their version of Generative Remove which comes with the plan (no extra credits required) is exceptional for the same things you mentioned. Annoying twigs in front of critters gone in seconds. Multiple people including their shadows gone instantly. It surprised me.

I'm not trying to convince you. This is for all the members reading these forums.

 

[THXGEEK]

I'm not trying to convince you. This is for all the members reading these forums.

No worries, mate. I'd like to think that I have something that resembles an open mind (but it is getting tougher the older I get!)

 

[Only RF]

No worries, mate. I'd like to think that I have something that resembles an open mind (but it is getting tougher the older I get!)

I know the feeling.

 

[tpatana]

I also own the Topaz tools, but probably more than year or two since I used last time as LR/PS now can do everything really good.

 

[Chris Summers]

I've been a Topaz customer for many years going back to a Scott Kelby conference where Topaz was giving away free copies of their early products. I mainly use Photo AI and Gigapixel AI but not the newer subscription versions. I felt their pricing was crazy high and I have no need of some of the new stuff like programs for improving video or AI created images. What I am not sure of with the Adobe takeover is will I still have use of these programs that I have purchased or will Adobe charge me credits? I would think I will as they would have to add code to the programs on my computer to change the usage and since I am not getting updates that shouldn't be able to happen.

 

[Only RF]

From an article. Over the 40 years I worked we bought out companies and others bought us out. All business say this so for now nothing will change. I imagine all current subscriptions will be honoured. Who knows one day when they come up for renewal.

After the transaction closes, Topaz Labs customers of all sizes can expect continued support and investment in future innovation and Topaz Labs products will remain available as standalone offerings through the company's website. Upon close, Topaz Labs CEO Eric Yang will continue to lead the Topaz Labs team.

No one knows what will happen or guarantee anything. At one time Topaz offered lifetime updates. That stopped when they introduced annual fees to get upgrades/updates. Not sure if the promised no subscriptions but that happened as well.

 

[Photofarmer]

Dont use it so shouldn't comment but seems Topaz has slowly gone backwards since it merged its suite of individual products. Just what long term users telling me. When was that 4/5 years ago?

 

[Only RF]

Dont use it so shouldn't comment but seems Topaz has slowly gone backwards since it merged its suite of individual products. Just what long term users telling me. When was that 4/5 years ago?

I purchased Photo AI version 1 when it was released in 2022. That was the last year that Topaz Sharpen AI (which I still own and use occasionally) had its last update. I think Topaz Denoise AI got its last update in 2023.

Photo AI v1 was not really ready for mainstream release but I supported them. I think they had an update every week I was planning in getting Photo AI v2 in the fall of 2023 but that spring Adobe Denoise AI came out. After one day of testing I removed Topaz Denoise AI, Photo AI and DXO PureRaw off my system. My long term goal was to master using one developer only. I was getting tired of deciding which 3rd party app to use.

 

[Photofarmer]

My long term goal was to master using one developer only.

Same but use PhotoLab PS no arguments from me with your thought process the perfectionists that use 3 programmes before they finalise there edit gosh images are magnificent but im a Keep It Simple Stupid type guy.

 

[BobU]

Schroedinger's cat principle?

Schroedinger's .lrcat