Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this tutorial, we walk you through everything you need to know to get started with Topaz Gigapixel.

What's covered:
• How to import and upscale images (scale factor & custom dimensions)
• Choosing the right AI model for your image
• Using the Compare Tool to preview 4 models side by side
• Before & after review tools (slider view, split view)
• Face Recovery - detecting faces and enhancing detail
• Gen 1 vs Gen 2 face recovery and Realistic vs Creative mode
• Batch processing and export settings (format, color space, file naming)

Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome & Overview
0:10 Importing an Image
0:28 Upscale Settings
1:12 Selecting an AI Model
1:31 Compare Tool
2:59 Before & After Review
3:39 Face Recovery
4:40 Gen 1 vs Gen 2 & Realistic vs Creative
5:54 File List & Batch Processing
6:29 Export Settings
7:06 Final Export

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