Topaz Denoise vs Lightroom NR

Started Feb 25, 2023 | Discussions thread
Zeee Forum Pro • Posts: 27,469
Re: Topaz Denoise vs Lightroom NR
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timo wrote:

Is Topaz DeNoise AI really much better than the standard noise reduction slider in Lightroom? I've been playing with the trial version, and it seems to me that with careful manipulation of the settings with both programmes you end up with pretty much the same result - certainly close enough that the difference would not be obvious on a screen or in a pretty large print. Have people generally found the cost of the Topaz plugin worthwhile?

Like others said it depends. No two files are alike. Sometimes I use Photo AI, sometimes DXO PureRaw 2 and sometimes LrC more than adequate. I also 3rd party to squeeze a little more detail out. If the noise is a little high and you push LrC too much is starts to break down and you lose detail.

In case you are interested in PureRaw 2 I would not buy it right now. PureRaw 3 should be out next month. Just do the trial for now.

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