Adobe Acquires AI Upscaling Firm Topaz Labs
Adobe has announced the acquisition of Topaz Labs, a Dallas-based software company specializing in AI-driven photo and video enhancement tools like Gigapixel and Topaz Photo. The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026, will integrate Topaz's upscaling, denoising, and sharpening models into Adobe's Creative Cloud suite, including Photoshop, Lightroom, and the AI image generator Firefly. Topaz Labs, which won an Emmy in 2024 for AI Image/Video Enhancement, will continue to offer standalone services under CEO Eric Yang. The acquisition strengthens Adobe's position against competitors like Canva and DaVinci Resolve, providing creators with advanced tools for enhancing footage, restoring archival content, and blending AI-generated with traditional media.
Key facts
- Adobe acquires Topaz Labs, known for AI upscaling, denoising, and sharpening software.
- Topaz Labs is based in Dallas, Texas, and has been operating for over two decades.
- Key products include Gigapixel and Topaz Photo.
- Topaz's technology will be integrated into Adobe Firefly, Firefly Services, and Creative Cloud apps.
- Topaz Labs won an Emmy at the 76th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards in 2024.
- CEO Eric Yang will continue to lead the Topaz Labs team.
- The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
- The deal helps Adobe compete with Canva and DaVinci Resolve.
Entities
Institutions
- Adobe
- Topaz Labs
- Creative Cloud
- Adobe Firefly
- Firefly Services
- Photoshop
- Lightroom
- Canva
- DaVinci Resolve
- TechCrunch
- PetaPixel
- KEH.com
- Moment
- FJ Westcott
- Blue Moon Camera and Machine
- Firefly
- Blackmagic Design
Locations
- Dallas
- Texas
- United States