| Feature | Topaz Detail 3.2 | Topaz Photo AI | Lightroom (Texture/Clarity) | |--------|----------------|----------------|------------------------------| | Micro‑detail control | | Good (AI blend) | Medium | | Halos | Low | Low (with model) | Medium–High | | Speed (old PC) | Fast | Slow | Very fast | | Skin/facial detection | None | Yes | Basic | | Price (used market) | ~$10–20 | $199 | Subscription |

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The 3.2.0 update refined the user experience and internal processing engines to ensure professional-grade output:

: Unlike standard Unsharp Mask tools, Topaz Detail uses advanced algorithms to enhance edges without creating the distracting white artifacts (halos) often seen in over-processed photos.

Its primary claim to fame is the complete avoidance of edge halos, a common problem when over-sharpening.