Topaz Studio 2 is an intuitive image effect toolbox built with Topaz Labs’ powerful photo enhancement technology. It can apply a wide range of effects to your images, and provides a great degree of freedom in creating new looks for all your images using a layer-based system.
What differences are there between Topaz Studio 2 and Topaz Studio Classic?
Studio 2 is an overhaul of the previous Topaz Studio app, which we’re calling Topaz Studio Classic. The key differences are as follows:
| Requirements | Windows | Mac |
| Operating System | Windows 7, 8, 10 (64-bit only) | OS 10.12 and up |
| Display Size | 800 x 600 | 1024 x 640 |
| OpenGL Support Level What’s this? | OpenGL 3.3 | |
| Internet Connection | Required for login only | |
OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is the computer industry’s standard application program interface ( API ) for defining 2-D and 3-D graphic images. Prior to OpenGL, any company developing a graphical application typically had to rewrite the graphics part of it for each operating system platform and had to be cognizant of the graphics hardware as well. With OpenGL, an application can create the same effects in any operating system using any OpenGL-adhering graphics adapter.
OpenGL specifies a set of “commands” or immediately executed functions. Each command directs a drawing action or causes special effects. A list of these commands can be created for repetitive effects. OpenGL is independent of the windowing characteristics of each operating system, but provides special “glue” routines for each operating system that enable OpenGL to work in that system’s windowing environment. OpenGL comes with a large number of built-in capabilities requestable through the API. These include hidden surface removal, alpha blending (transparency), antialiasing , texture mapping, pixel operations, viewing and modeling transformations, and atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, and haze).
| Minimum | Recommended | Optimal | |
| System RAM | 8GB | 16GB | 32GB+ |
| Dedicated GPU VRAM | 2GB | 4GB | 6GB+ |
Here’s a quick rundown to get you up and running with Topaz Studio 2!
Before you download, please check out the system requirements above and see what kind of performance to expect.
After meeting the requirements, simply follow the directions below:
To start a free, 30-day trial, please follow the directions below:
Extra Tip: Started a trial, bought the product, and still seeing “trial” on the application? No worries. Simply click “Help” in the top toolbar and then click “Update Product Ownership.” And with just those few clicks, your product will be updated.
If you experience issues with installation, visit the Topaz Help Center or submit a support ticket for our team of support specialists!
If you currently own more than $99.99 worth of Topaz Studio Classic adjustments, you are entitled to a free upgrade to Topaz Studio 2! We created a special page on our website you can visit to verify your eligibility using the link below:
Topaz Studio 2 Upgrade Eligibility Page
You may also qualify for credit bonuses even if you own just a few adjustments. You can verify these bonuses using the link above!
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