By Eva Williams 9 days ago, Software Reviews
I mean, being an astrophotographer for freelance and for several schools, I take photos of stars, galaxies, and nebulae. And, of course, I know exactly what efficient software to install to improve some parameters of that very genre of shots. As tempting as it may be to use a cracked version of Topaz DeNoise AI, I still stick to the official one for a couple of reasons.
The official software gives me regular updates and has an amazing support team, and it keeps my computer safe from viruses. If I buy the official version, I know that I get suitable denoising features that won't lag for no reason, and I'm supporting the people who made it, who really want to help photographers like me edit the pictures to make them look outstanding.
OS: | Windows 7, 8, 10 (64-bit only) macOS version 10.12 (Sierra) and above |
Processor: | Intel i5 or equivalent (3.0GHz and above); Ryzen 5 or equivalent (3.0GHz and above) |
Storage: | 2GB |
RAM: | Minimum: 8GB |
Screen Resolution: | 1024 x 768 |
It's worth noting that the info above represents the basic requirements for Topaz DeNoise AI and if you have a better computer, the software will have higher performance and faster response times, especially with high-resolution astro images or editing lots of photos at the same time.
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topaz-denoise-ai-2024.exe (download)
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20.3MB |
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topaz-denoise-ai-2024.dmg (download)
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20.7MB |
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topaz-denoise-ai-3-7-2.exe (download)
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20.1MB |
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topaz-denoise-ai-3-7-2.dmg (download)
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20.9MB |
Advanced noise reduction technique
The noise reduction feature in this Topaz software is remarkable. When taking pictures of distant galaxies or nebulae, there is a lot of noise because of how dark it is. But, with the patented algorithms this program uses, I can significantly reduce the digital noise without ruining the quality of the image.
Batch processing capabilities
If you are like me, from each photoshoot having a ton of pictures that need culling and post production, then Topaz DeNoise AI is definitely very handy software. This tool allows me to change a bunch of the astro pictures at a time which is really a time-saver for me.
User-friendly interface suitable for beginners and pro
As someone with experience in photography for printing, I appreciate that this tool has an easy-to-use interface. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, the intuitive design makes it easy to navigate and access the various features without feeling overwhelmed.
It is friendly for use, if you have just begun or are an expert in photo editing – like a pretty universal tool. Its interface design is well-done, access is easy to the different features. All together it saves me about 30 working minutes per a day.
Personalized settings for customized image processing
For astrophotography, it's important to be able to customize the editing process. Topaz DeNoise AI lets me adjust contrast, saturation, and how clear the picture is, which helps me highlight and edit the tiny details in my images, like stars and nebulae.
Slow processing speed
Very often, when I use this noise reduction software and wait until Topaz DeNoise AI finishes running is extremely irritating, especially when there are lots of pictures in the queue (I have it very frequently) taken with my Canon. Waiting for it to fix each shot slows my work down, especially when the edited material has tight deadlines.
Lack of RAW file compatibility
It's a huge problem for me that Topaz DeNoise AI doesn't work with RAW files. They are great for editing photos of stars because they hold more information compared to, for instance, JPEG. But since this tool can't edit them, I have to use some time to change my files to a different type before reducing noise, which might make them lose some quality.