: Offers a range of lens-based effects and filters to add realistic depth and interest to images, including bokeh, blur, and focus effects.
In late 2017, Topaz Labs offered a suite of professional-grade plugins for Adobe Photoshop (and Lightroom) designed for photo enhancement, noise reduction, sharpening, masking, and artistic effects. Popular plugins from that period included: Topaz Photoshop Plugins Bundle Nov.2017 For Windows
: A specialized masking tool that simplifies cutting out complex subjects like hair or fur, outperforming standard Photoshop selection tools of the era. Topaz Simplify : Offers a range of lens-based effects and
Background masking and extraction. Best for: Cutting out hair, fur, or semi-transparent objects (like veils or glasses). ReMask 5 was superior to Photoshop’s "Select and Mask" at the time because of its tri-map brush system. Topaz Simplify Background masking and extraction
Many of these plugins supported Photoshop's Smart Filters , allowing users to go back and adjust settings without losing original data.
The Nov.2017 bundle represents the end of an era for Topaz Labs—right before the AI revolution but after the stability of classic digital imaging. For Windows users with legacy hardware or specific creative tastes, this suite remains a powerful, lightweight toolbox.