Topaz Labs confirmed that from 3 October 2025, its software will no longer be sold under perpetual licences. Current perpetual customers keep their licences, but no new perpetual purchases will be possible after this date. Products affected are Topaz Gigapixel, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video (formerly Gigapixel AI, Photo AI, and Video AI). Until the October deadline, perpetual licences remain available at $99, $199, and $299 respectively.
Subscriptions only
After the deadline, the only way to access future versions is via subscription. Topaz calls out “founding customers” with active upgrade plans. They will receive discounts on Studio subscriptions and additional access privileges. The company has not specified the size of the discounts.
Pricing announced:
- Topaz Gigapixel: $29/month or $149/year, Pro plan $499/year
- Topaz Photo: $39/month or $199/year, Pro plan $599/year
- Topaz Video: $59/month or $299/year, Pro plan $699/year
The shift mirrors the launch of Topaz Studio, a subscription-only bundle that combines all three applications.
What Studio brings
According to the official Topaz Labs forum statement, Studio includes seven products and access to over 100 AI models. Local and cloud-based image processing is bundled without extra cost. New AI models debuting inside Studio include Wonder, Standard MAX, Starlight Sharp, and Nyx XL. Models in development include Face Realism, Subject Preservation, and Mosaic.
What this means in production
For postproduction artists, the switch means one-off investments are replaced by recurring costs. Existing perpetual licences continue to function, but users will need a subscription for updates and new features.
