Topaz Adjust 5.1 Apr 2026

: Presets are housed in a left-hand panel, a live preview occupies the center, and manual fine-tuning sliders are docked on the right.

is a legacy image editing plugin developed by Topaz Labs that gained popularity for its ability to add dramatic "pop," punch, and detail to digital photographs. Released as a major update to the Adjust series, version 5.1 refined the user interface and expanded the software's capability for creative tonemapping and HDR-style effects. Core Functionality and Design

The software operates primarily as a plugin for hosts like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, though it can also function as a standalone through Topaz Fusion Express. Its workflow is centered on a "digital darkroom" environment:

: An "Apply" button allows users to layer multiple presets and manual adjustments in a single session without exiting the plugin.

: Intel-based Macs with OS 10.6 through 10.9 (it is explicitly incompatible with older PowerPC processors).

The 5.1 update introduced several workflow improvements over previous iterations: