System Requirements

Learn about the system requirements for Topaz Gigapixel.


You will need stable high-speed internet to download and install Topaz Gigapixel on your computer. After Topaz Gigapixel is installed, the app will also need internet access for activation, updates, and cloud rendering.


Compatibility Check

Follow these steps to find your computer's system profile and use it to check compatibility with Topaz Gigapixel ↓

Step 1 ➔ Get your Mac System Profile

Find your Mac system profile

Find your Mac system profile

Step 2 ➔ Import your System Profile

Use Mac Check

Use Mac Check


Minimum Requirements

Operating SystemmacOS 12 (1)
System Memory16 GB RAM (2)
ProcessorM-series
Available Internal Storage25 GB

(1) Generative models require macOS 14 or newer.
Learn more about the Generative AI models

(2) For large upscales, 24 GB of RAM or more may be needed.

(3) It may be possible to install and run Topaz Gigapixel on a system that does not meet the minimum requirements. However, if your system does not meet the minimum requirements, it is not supported.


Operating SystemmacOS 15 (1)
System Memory24 GB RAM or more
ProcessorM-series (Pro, Max, or Ultra)
Available Internal Storage40 GB

(1) We are actively working on macOS 26 (Tahoe) support. Some features may not function as expected. Please report any issues you encounter.


Frequently Asked Questions

If your System does not meet the minimum requirements for Topaz Gigapixel, installation and image processing issues may occur.

  • You can Reach out to Support and send us your System Profile, and we can provide workarounds - if any are possible.
  • Alternatively, instead of using Topaz Gigapixel with an underpowered computer, you can look into our suite of Web Apps - These will work, no matter what computer you have, as they are accessed through your web browser.