Topaz Video Ai 5.3.5 ((top)) -

: Addressed "sticky" combo boxes that remained scrollable while open, and fixed a login bug that occasionally forced users into trial mode even after authentication.

: Fixed a catastrophic bug where a corrupted default preset would cause an entire project to fail to load and unexpectedly reset user authentication. Topaz Video AI 5.3.5

For pure upscaling of low-quality sources (360p to 1080p), 5.3.5 wins by a landslide. DaVinci is better for high-bitrate RAW footage; Topaz is for junk footage you want to save. : Addressed "sticky" combo boxes that remained scrollable

: Minimizes the jello-effect caused by fast panning on CMOS sensors. DaVinci is better for high-bitrate RAW footage; Topaz

As of 2024–2026, Topaz Video AI is positioned as a premium tool. The standard license is a which includes 12 months of updates. For long-term professional use, this is generally considered more cost-effective than subscription-based alternatives like HitPaw, which charges approximately $85.99/month or $199.99/year. You can usually find a free trial with limited features to test before you buy.

In earlier builds, toggling between different video sources or switching view modes dropped the user-defined preset name. Version 5.3.5 locks the preset metadata to prevent accidental overrides during multi-clip grading. Interlaced Preset Saving