I can download it, and probably install it, but I'm sure I can't use it. As I said, the only upgrade path offered to me is a move to the v9.9.9 Studio version subscription.
Thanks for reply.
Yes, I have both versions now available on my computer. Topaz Photo AI and the new Topaz Photo.
My guess is that Topaz is going to be very disappointed with the number of people who choose to subscribe. It’ll see a big drop in revenue next month, when many people who would have taken advantage of BF upgrade deals refuse to buy subscriptions, which are clearly priced too high.
We're on the same page. Not really seeing the initial pricing as being a strong value at the moment. I can afford to wait a bit.
I have both Photo AI and Gigapixel AI with current upgrade contracts. That entitles me to an ‘upgrade’ to the full Topaz Studio, including products I’ve never had any interest in. The downside is that I’m quoted $163 pa to rent it. That might be a good deal for people who are heavy users of the whole Topaz product line, but not for me. They’ve not offered me a quote for just Topaz Photo rental (not that I’d be interested anyway).Thanks, Tom
Will check it out.
Update: pricing out at full price for me - $21/month on an annual subscription.
I'm in at $84. Out at $21/mo.
I suppose I could contact them and ask for that pricing but I'm in no hurry.
I don't really use the cloud processing and am unsure of what Photo is delivering over Photo AI at this stage of the game. They say the upscaling is better but I don't really care too much about that.
Will stick to the wait and see strategy now.
I don't think the many consequences we're seeing are unintended at all. Intentional chaos.
If chaos was the goal - mission accomplished.
The object of power is power. (George Orwell, 1984.)If chaos was the goal - mission accomplished.
Why is that? Why weren't you offered the deal for Photo like I was? I like Photo because of my huge archive of old scanned film which I am in the process of improving. If not for that I would have no interest in photo. Here's an example that to me is a huge improvement. That's me with the beard, 1978.I have both Photo AI and Gigapixel AI with current upgrade contracts. That entitles me to an ‘upgrade’ to the full Topaz Studio, including products I’ve never had any interest in. The downside is that I’m quoted $163 pa to rent it. That might be a good deal for people who are heavy users of the whole Topaz product line, but not for me. They’ve not offered me a quote for just Topaz Photo rental (not that I’d be interested anyway).Thanks, Tom
Will check it out.
Update: pricing out at full price for me - $21/month on an annual subscription.
I'm in at $84. Out at $21/mo.
I suppose I could contact them and ask for that pricing but I'm in no hurry.
I don't really use the cloud processing and am unsure of what Photo is delivering over Photo AI at this stage of the game. They say the upscaling is better but I don't really care too much about that.
Will stick to the wait and see strategy now.
This is my quote for Topaz Studio subscription, to replace my PAI and GAI licences.
As I've repeatedly said, it's because I have both PAI and GAI on current upgrade plans. That gives me an automatic 'upgrade' to the full Topaz Studio, including Video. That's a possible short-term benefit, but also incurs the higher subscription price going forward. That would normally be $399 pa, but I get offered the special founder's price of $163 pa.Why is that? Why weren't you offered the deal for Photo like I was?I have both Photo AI and Gigapixel AI with current upgrade contracts. That entitles me to an ‘upgrade’ to the full Topaz Studio, including products I’ve never had any interest in. The downside is that I’m quoted $163 pa to rent it. That might be a good deal for people who are heavy users of the whole Topaz product line, but not for me. They’ve not offered me a quote for just Topaz Photo rental (not that I’d be interested anyway).Thanks, Tom
Will check it out.
Update: pricing out at full price for me - $21/month on an annual subscription.
I'm in at $84. Out at $21/mo.
I suppose I could contact them and ask for that pricing but I'm in no hurry.
I don't really use the cloud processing and am unsure of what Photo is delivering over Photo AI at this stage of the game. They say the upscaling is better but I don't really care too much about that.
Will stick to the wait and see strategy now.
This is my quote for Topaz Studio subscription, to replace my PAI and GAI licences.
That's a very disappointing result, with Photo apparently changing nothing (did you include the right images?). I'd have expected much better, such as:I like Photo because of my huge archive of old scanned film which I am in the process of improving. If not for that I would have no interest in photo. Here's an example that to me is a huge improvement. That's me with the beard, 1978.
Original
After processed with Photo.
Did you look at the 2 photos at full size. The improvement in the Topaz version is huge IMO from blurry to good. Here after a little adjustment for color and contrast. Original left, processed right.As I've repeatedly said, it's because I have both PAI and GAI on current upgrade plans. That gives me an automatic 'upgrade' to the full Topaz Studio, including Video. That's a possible short-term benefit, but also incurs the higher subscription price going forward. That would normally be $399 pa, but I get offered the special founder's price of $163 pa.Why is that? Why weren't you offered the deal for Photo like I was?I have both Photo AI and Gigapixel AI with current upgrade contracts. That entitles me to an ‘upgrade’ to the full Topaz Studio, including products I’ve never had any interest in. The downside is that I’m quoted $163 pa to rent it. That might be a good deal for people who are heavy users of the whole Topaz product line, but not for me. They’ve not offered me a quote for just Topaz Photo rental (not that I’d be interested anyway).Thanks, Tom
Will check it out.
Update: pricing out at full price for me - $21/month on an annual subscription.
I'm in at $84. Out at $21/mo.
I suppose I could contact them and ask for that pricing but I'm in no hurry.
I don't really use the cloud processing and am unsure of what Photo is delivering over Photo AI at this stage of the game. They say the upscaling is better but I don't really care too much about that.
Will stick to the wait and see strategy now.
This is my quote for Topaz Studio subscription, to replace my PAI and GAI licences.
You only had PAI on maintenance, hence you were 'upgraded to only Topaz Photo, not Studio.
That's a very disappointing result, with Photo apparently changing nothing (did you include the right images?). I'd have expected much better, such as:I like Photo because of my huge archive of old scanned film which I am in the process of improving. If not for that I would have no interest in photo. Here's an example that to me is a huge improvement. That's me with the beard, 1978.
Original
After processed with Photo.
Terrible colors, too blue.
I suspect that there are already, or soon will be, automated AI tools designed for this specific purpose, with a menu of corrections, repairs, enhancements, coloration, upsizing, etc. They'll be able to work fully automatically, or with some manual control if required. I expect they'll do a much better job than Photo, more easily.
I finally received a communication from Topaz offering me a Legacy plan and "Founders" consideration at a subscription price of $163 a year. No thanks, done with this nonsense.As I've repeatedly said, it's because I have both PAI and GAI on current upgrade plans. That gives me an automatic 'upgrade' to the full Topaz Studio, including Video. That's a possible short-term benefit, but also incurs the higher subscription price going forward. That would normally be $399 pa, but I get offered the special founder's price of $163 pa.Why is that? Why weren't you offered the deal for Photo like I was?I have both Photo AI and Gigapixel AI with current upgrade contracts. That entitles me to an ‘upgrade’ to the full Topaz Studio, including products I’ve never had any interest in. The downside is that I’m quoted $163 pa to rent it. That might be a good deal for people who are heavy users of the whole Topaz product line, but not for me. They’ve not offered me a quote for just Topaz Photo rental (not that I’d be interested anyway).Thanks, Tom
Will check it out.
Update: pricing out at full price for me - $21/month on an annual subscription.
I'm in at $84. Out at $21/mo.
I suppose I could contact them and ask for that pricing but I'm in no hurry.
I don't really use the cloud processing and am unsure of what Photo is delivering over Photo AI at this stage of the game. They say the upscaling is better but I don't really care too much about that.
Will stick to the wait and see strategy now.
This is my quote for Topaz Studio subscription, to replace my PAI and GAI licences.
You only had PAI on maintenance, hence you were 'upgraded to only Topaz Photo, not Studio.
If you don’t take up the subscription offer early, you’ll probably start getting increasingly desperate special offers as the renewal date approaches. I recently received this:
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