Photoshop Plugins Bundle (09.2018) — Topaz Labs

: This period saw the launch of A.I. Gigapixel , which was included or sold alongside these plugins. It marked the first time photographers could upscale images by 600% using neural networks rather than standard interpolation.

Today, Topaz Labs has largely retired these individual plugins in favor of , which automates the processes of Sharpen, DeNoise, and Gigapixel into one interface. However, many "old school" editors still seek out the 2018 versions for tools like Adjust and B&W Effects because of the specific aesthetic and manual control they offered over the modern, automated AI alternatives. Topaz Labs Photoshop Plugins Bundle (09.2018)

: For many photographers, these plugins saved hours of masking. For example, achieving the "Detail" look in Photoshop alone would require complex High Pass filters and multiple blend modes; Topaz turned that into a two-minute process. Legacy and Modern Context : This period saw the launch of A

: This tool focused on "micro-contrast." It allowed users to manipulate three different levels of detail (small, medium, and large) independently, which was essential for architectural and landscape photography. Today, Topaz Labs has largely retired these individual

: In 2018, this was the gold standard for noise reduction. Unlike Photoshop’s native filters, it was remarkably effective at removing grain while preserving the underlying textures of skin, fabric, or feathers.

: A lifesaver for complex selections, ReMask used a "tri-map" system (green for keep, red for cut, blue for compute) to handle difficult extractions like hair, fur, and translucent veils.

: By late 2018, Topaz was moving toward Topaz Studio , a standalone host application. The September 2018 bundle worked both as individual Photoshop filters and as "adjustments" within the Studio ecosystem, offering more flexibility in the workflow.