System Requirements
Learn about the system requirements for Topaz Video.
- Snapdragon processors are not currently supported.
- Virtual Machines and Ghost Machines are not supported.
- E GPUs are not supported.
- Linux Operating Systems are not supported.
You will need stable high-speed internet to download and install Topaz Video on your computer. After Topaz Video is installed, the app will also need internet access for activation, model downloads, updates, and cloud rendering.
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Minimum Requirements
| Operating System | macOS 11 (1) |
| Processor | M-series |
| System Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Available Internal Storage | 45 GB (2) |
(1) Aion, Hyperion, and Rhea require macOS 13 or newer.
(2) While it is technically possible to store models on an external drive, it is recommended to store them internally for optimal performance. The total storage required varies by how many models you choose to download.
(3) It may be possible to install and run Topaz Video 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 System | Windows 10 (latest version) (1) |
| CPU | Intel or AMD, with AVX instructions, released after 2016 |
| System Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Dedicated Graphics | NVIDIA - 6GB VRAM (2) |
| AMD - 6GB VRAM (2) | |
| Intel - 6GB VRAM (2) | |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD 600 Graphics (3) |
| Intel Iris Xe (3) | |
| Available Internal Storage | 45 GB (4) |
(1) Windows 10 support may end before 2026. We highly recommend upgrading to Windows 11.
(2) Aion, Hyperion, and Rhea require 8 GB of VRAM.
(3) While integrated graphics are technically supported in Topaz Video, we have found that very few processes will run at a usable speed without a dedicated graphics card installed.
(4) While it is technically possible to store models on an external drive, it is recommended to store them internally for optimal performance. The total storage required varies by how many models you choose to download.
(5) It may be possible to install and run Topaz Video on a system that does not meet the minimum requirements. However, if your system does not meet the minimum requirements, it is not supported.
Recommended Specifications
| Operating System | macOS 15 (1) |
| Processor | M-series (Pro, Max, or Ultra) |
| System Memory | 32 GB RAM or more |
| Available Internal Storage | 60 GB (2) |
(1) We are actively working on macOS 26 (Tahoe) support. Some features may not function as expected. Please report any issues you encounter to support@topazlabs.com.
(2) While it is technically possible to store models on an external drive, it is recommended to store them internally for optimal performance. The total storage required varies by how many models you choose to download.
(3) The Starlight Series exceeds the app's recommended specifications. See Starlight Requirements for more details.
| Operating System | Windows 11 (latest version) |
| System Memory | 32 GB RAM or more |
| CPU | Intel or AMD, with AVX instructions, released after 2020 |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 20 series+ (1) |
| AMD Radeon 5000 series+ | |
| Intel Arc A770+ | |
| Graphics Memory | 8 GB VRAM or more |
| Available Internal Storage | 60 GB (2) |
(1) For NVIDIA graphics cards, we recommend installing the Studio driver when available.
(2) While it is technically possible to store models on an external drive, it is recommended to store them internally for optimal performance. The total storage required varies by how many models you choose to download.
(3) The Starlight Series exceeds the app's recommended specifications. See Starlight Requirements for more details.
Starlight Requirements
| Operating System | macOS 15 (1) |
| Processor | M-series (Pro, Max, or Ultra) |
| System Memory | 36 GB RAM |
(1) We are actively working on macOS 26 (Tahoe) support. Some features may not function as expected. Please report any issues you encounter to support@topazlabs.com.
| Operating System | Windows 10 (latest version) (1) |
| System Memory | 32 GB RAM or more |
| CPU | Intel or AMD, with AVX instructions, released after 2020 |
| CUDA (NVIDIA) | Compute Capability 7+ (2) |
| VRAM (NVIDIA) | 10 GB or more (3) |
| VRAM (AMD) | 20 GB or more |
(1) Windows 10 support may end before 2026. We highly recommend upgrading to Windows 11.
(2) One of the minimum NVIDIA GPU requirements is that the GPU needs the CUDA compute capability of at least 7.0, which means all the legacy GPUs with compute capability smaller than this version are not supported, including GTX 10 series and Quadro P series. Click here to see a list of supported NVIDIA GPUs.
(3) At least 10 GB of VRAM is required for NVIDIA GPUs, but we strongly recommend a GPU with 16 GB of VRAM or more for optimal performance and quality.
Starlight Sharp is not yet supported on Macs for local processing. Cloud rendering is supported.
| Operating System | Windows 10 (latest version) (1) |
| System Memory | 32 GB RAM or more |
| CPU | Intel or AMD, with AVX instructions, released after 2020 |
| CUDA (NVIDIA) | Compute Capability 7+ (2) |
| VRAM (NVIDIA) | 16 GB or more |
(1) Windows 10 support may end before 2026. We highly recommend upgrading to Windows 11.
(2) One of the minimum NVIDIA GPU requirements is that the GPU needs the CUDA compute capability of at least 7.0, which means all the legacy GPUs with compute capability smaller than this version are not supported, including GTX 10 series and Quadro P series. Click here to see a list of supported NVIDIA GPUs.
(3) Starlight sharp is not yet supported on AMD GPUs for local processing. Cloud rendering is supported.