Pixelation on autopilot - worse in Lightroom

Strange pixelation in dog hair on autopilot settings. Effect is heavier in the final image sent back to Lightroom.
Steps to reproduce issue:

  1. Import image into Lightroom
  2. Plugin Extras > Process with Topaz Photo AI
  3. Accept autopilot settings
  4. Save results back to Lightroom

Screenshots and log attached.


Topaz Photo AI [v1.x.x] on [Windows/Mac]



2023-03-11-20-52-56.tzlog (412.8 KB)

Please send the following information so I can try to reproduce this.

  1. The original image file.
  2. The processed image.
  3. A screenshot or description of the settings panel so I can see what adjustments were turned on.

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The preview and the output should be the same. If it’s not I can figure out what is happening.