![]() ![]() If you haven’t tried photoFXlab or any of the other Topaz plug-ins, you can download free trials of everything from the website here: I can now see using these plug-ins via Photoshop when I have the image opened there for processing, as well as via the new photoFXlab interface. I tested the rest of the plug-ins via photoFXlab and they all opened and operated flawlessly. As an aside if you are unfamiliar with Topax plug-ins, you can save a set of settings as a preset and apply the same exact settings to as many images as you would like. I really use Topaz to improve and manipulate individual images. However, this isn’t too much of a bother for me personally since I don’t use Topaz for processing batches. My one and only complaint about the photoFXlab window, and this doesn’t apply to the actual plug-ins once opened, is that it is somewhat slow processing high-resolution photos. Again, the clean, dark and uncluttered window makes using these plug-ins an easy pleasure. Since I’ve been using this same plug-in via Photoshop, I can happily report that photoFXlab opens the exact same interface. I started with the first in the list, which is Topaz Adjust: Topaz Adjust 5 opened via photoFXlab Once you have made any adjustments desired in the opening screen, you can open the image in any of the Topaz plug-ins on the left-hand side of the screen. Basic photograph adjustments in Topaz photoFXlab This is a great feature to add for those who don’t own Photoshop or really just want to make minimal photo-adjustments prior to opening an image for editing in one of the plug-ins. There are also some brushes for dodging and burning or smoothing parts of the image as well as some ability to work in layers. On the right-hand-side of the opening screen there are some very basic photo-adjustments such as exposure, contrast, saturation and so forth. If one or more of your versions are not up-to-date the “Start plugin” button will actually prompt you to update. However, if your currently installed versions are not up-to-date you will be prompted to download the updates prior to starting each plug-in. On the left-hand side of the window you will find a list of all the Topaz plug-ins and if you have the bundle, you should already have these installed. Like the plug-ins themselves, the interface is clean, uncluttered and pretty much like the Adobe Lightroom interface. Here is a screen-shot of my photo upon first being opened in the application: Screen-shot of Topaz Labs photoFXlab ![]() I’ve been a big fan of the Topaz plug-ins in general for the last few years, so I really loved the idea of a standalone application that could house all of the plug-ins in one interface. I just downloaded the trial version of Topaz Labs photoFXlab. Category: Featured, Photography Software Reviews Tags: topaz Leave a Comment ![]()
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