New Topaz app! JPEG to RAW AI (launch discount)

It seems that Topaz Gigapixel now has a little brother! It’s called Topaz JPEG to RAW AI, and it’s sort of a “Hamburger Helper” for the many of us who shot a lot of digital photos before RAW was a thing – or for those stuck with only a smartphone when a DSLR was more appropriate. Read more about New Topaz app! JPEG to RAW AI (launch discount)[…]

Just out! Topaz Gigapixel 3 (free update/unadvertised discount)

Everybody’s favorite Topaz product, Gigapixel, just received a major update to version 3! For existing customers, this update is FREE (as are ALL of Topaz’s updates). For new users, there is an unadvertised 15% discount on Gigapixel as well as any other Topaz product with our coupon code. Let’s take look at what’s new here! Read more about Just out! Topaz Gigapixel 3 (free update/unadvertised discount)[…]

PhotoWhoa Photoshop Skin Retouching Bundle: Save 90%+

My friends at PhotoWhoa are back this month with news about their latest deal, the Photoshop Skin Retouching Bundle. PhotoWhoa is a fantastic resource for free and discounted photography-related items such as brushes, presets, various software and training. Remember: Even if an item is discounted, you can get an additional 10% off using coupon code PLUGSNPIXELS! Read more about PhotoWhoa Photoshop Skin Retouching Bundle: Save 90%+[…]

1-Megapixel makeover with Topaz Studio

So here I was on my holiday break from work going through an accumulation of data on my external hard drive (projects, data, images, etc.) when I came across this March, 1999, 1-megapixel photo of a Southern California mountain wildfire, taken with a Kodak DC265. Dramatic shot, but in its original state it is very Read more about 1-Megapixel makeover with Topaz Studio[…]

TOMORROW: Discounts Drop Dramatically

UPDATE 12/27: TOPAZ SALE STILL SEEMS TO BE LIVE! Just a reminder to review my previous blog post about the great holiday offers from Topaz and PhotoWhoa because it all ends later today! Of course, the Plugs ‘n Pixels Discounts page saves you money on these and other imaging software items all year ’round, but the Read more about TOMORROW: Discounts Drop Dramatically[…]

LAST BLAST: End-of-year software discounts expiring soon

The year is winding down and all these great holiday software sales will disappear with it! Here is a wrap-up of some outstanding deals you may want to take advantage of before prices go back up: TOPAZ HOLIDAY SALE ENDS MIDNIGHT DECEMBER 26 The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale Promotion brings you the best deals of the year! Featuring Read more about LAST BLAST: End-of-year software discounts expiring soon[…]

Did you grab the discounts? LAST FEW DAYS

A lot of you took advantage of the Black Friday offers I posted on the Plugs ‘n Pixels Discounts page and that’s great! But if you haven’t yet, move fast before they end so you don’t have to wait another year. (While you’re on the Discounts page, scroll down to see the ongoing discounted offers Read more about Did you grab the discounts? LAST FEW DAYS[…]

Happy T(opaz) Day! 25-60% off beats the usual 15% (11/22-26)

Beginning right now, you can save a huge amount on Topaz products, but for only a few days! I can always get you 15% off, but this week you can get 25-60%! Save 25% on individual items storewide! If it isn’t the Pro Pack or the A.I. Bundle you’ll save 25% automatically on any item Read more about Happy T(opaz) Day! 25-60% off beats the usual 15% (11/22-26)[…]

Topaz Studio update: NEW AI CLEAR version >3X faster

Back in July I demonstrated Topaz’ AI Clear, billed as “the first desktop application that uses a custom AI noise model to quickly remove image noise and enhance image details.” With the new Topaz Studio update to version 1.12.6 you get a fully updated version of AI Clear, complete with the improvements we’ve come to Read more about Topaz Studio update: NEW AI CLEAR version >3X faster[…]

Cutting-edge software vs. obsolete hardware: We accept the challenge

Software technology is moving ahead much faster than most of us tend to upgrade our hardware. The result is that unless we have a fat yearly hardware budget, we feel left behind, seemingly unable to take advantage of the latest-and-greatest software tech. For example, Topaz A.I. Gigapixel 2.0.0 is very modern, cutting-edge, demanding software. Users Read more about Cutting-edge software vs. obsolete hardware: We accept the challenge[…]