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Update: I spent $60 on an AI image upscaler that just made my photos look like plastic.
Has anyone found a tool that actually adds realistic detail without that weird, waxy look?
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taylor.jessica3mo ago
Wait, did you try using the free trial for Topaz Gigapixel first? It's way better at keeping textures natural.
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michaelnguyen3mo ago
My last batch of photos looked way too smooth with Topaz, honestly.
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felix_thomas732mo ago
Yeah, so just a heads up - Topaz Gigapixel and the regular Topaz DeNoise/Sharpen are actually different programs, you know? Gigapixel is for upscaling, not really for fixing the smooth plastic look everyone complains about. That weird over-smoothed thing usually comes from the regular Topaz Photo AI or the older DeNoise if you push it too hard. I've had way better luck backing off the strength slider and using the mask tool to protect things like skin texture. The free trial is a good call though, definitely test it before buying.
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