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What are the best photo editing software options available, especially for those who relied on free upgrades from Topaz Labs?

Topaz Labs ended free upgrades for several products, including DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, Gigapixel AI, and Mask AI, starting in August 2020, citing a need to focus on deeper products rather than numerous shallow ones.

Before the policy change, customers were eligible for one year of free major and minor upgrades following their initial purchase, with over $8 million worth of free upgrades claimed for major new products in 2019.

Topaz Labs' new policy involves paying $49.99 for a year of upgrades following an initial first year of free major and minor upgrades.

Users who purchase a Topaz Labs product will receive one year of free upgrades, and then can choose to pay for future upgrades.

Unlike Photoshop, Topaz Labs' users will not have access to future upgrades unless they pay for them.

The company's CEO, Eric, stated that this decision is intended to provide more valuable and sustainable updates for users.

Topaz Labs maintains that this change will allow them to focus on offering deeper products rather than numerous shallow ones.

The company's shift towards paid upgrades is intended to provide more resources for product development and improvement.

Some users are unhappy with the policy change, feeling that Topaz Labs is pulling "weasel words" to reduce their free upgrade commitments.

Topaz Labs' new policy has sparked debate among users, with some calling for the company to honour its original free upgrade commitments.

Users who own older plugins, such as Black & White effects, may still need to pay for upgraded features in Topaz Studio, even if they have free upgrades.

Topaz Labs' upgrade plan, which costs $38.38 (usually $99), offers unlimited upgrades for all photo products for a year.

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