The thing I love about Topaz Plugins is that they cover everything you would want to do with your images from subtle adjustments that make your photos pop to some not-so-subtle impressionist, HDR and texture effects.
The Complete Collection includes 17 different plugins that you can use in conjunction with Lightroom, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or PhotoFXlab.
When the Topaz Labs product is used as a plugin, the image will go back to Lightroom in the file format you pick at the time of invoking the software into Lightroom. How to Invoke the plugin: Once you have the software downloaded and installed, you can open up Lightroom click on Photos in the menu bar click on Edit In pick the Topaz.
Setting Up Topaz Studio 2 as an Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom Plugin Topaz Studio 2 can be used as both a standalone application and plugin for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Here are step-by-step instructions to set up Topaz Studio 2 as a plugin. Classic Plug-Ins: 1. Download and Install Classic Studio: Topaz Studio Mac Installer / Topaz Studio Windows Installer. Configure Classic Studio as above. When you are ready to use your Classic Plug-Ins, you will invoke Classic Studio as your External Editor and access them through there.
But if you’re not ready to go all in with the Complete Collection, you might be wondering which plugins you should get. There’s so much to choose from! Here are my recommendations:
If you like subtle adjustments
Topaz Clarity – gives subtle adjustments to colour, contrast and clarity that make your photos pop
Topaz DeNoise – if you’ve been looking for the best way to remove noise in your photos this is it. Topaz DeNoise will remove noise from the less detailed parts of your image while leaving the detailed areas sharp.
If you like more dramatic adjustments
Topaz ReStyle – offers dramatic colour adjustments that give your image an entirely new look and feel
Topaz Texture Effects – the easiest way to create beautiful images with texture overlays
Topaz Impression – if you like painterly effects, you’ll be impressed with this one.
Topaz B&W Effects – you’ll get a lot more than black and white too!
Topaz Plugin For Mac Windows 10
If you’re only going to buy one
Topaz Plugin For Mac Os
Topaz Adjust – this is where I started and the plugin I still recommend for anyone just getting started with Topaz. The reason that I like it is because it has a little of everything. There are a few presets for subtle changes, some for more dramatic effects, some painterly effects, and even some Black and White effects.
Topaz Labs Plugins
Remember, you can pick up a free trial of the Topaz Collection, or any of the individual plugins, and give them a try before you buy.