Hi, I am getting a strange visual bug when using the Standard MAX option in the Upscale option. Only seems to have started following the most recent update, and only seems to be with that option in particular which works the best for me with the images I use. Anyone had this or know how to fix it? …

Hello All, The Cloud team pushed a fix that fixed the black artifacts that were happening with Standard Max on Cloud, can you retest an image?

Just used the local processing and that has worked, thankyou. Obviously the cloud gives a better result, so if you could update when you know it’s fixed that would be great! :slight_smile:

I can confirm, the black artifacts has been happening all day, for approx the last 12 hours. Local works fine. [image]

Having the same issues. With nothing being resolved. My PC can not handle local so everything I do is through cloud. Only happens when using standard max. Have uninstalled and reinstalled 3 different times trying to figure this out. Renamed my pictures. Nothing working.

Hello! In the last few days using Upscale stander max the images show a dark spot sometimes a lot covering most of the image and its not working anymore now all the images show those marks will send a proof here. I have bought this program a lot of time ago so I would love it works good again.

Here’s some information from Alexandre at Topaz Support about this issue and a simple workaround for now [image] Black artifacts when using Standard MAX on Cloud Bugs and Issues We are currently investigating an issue with Standard Max on the cloud. Our tests …

Same for me with Gigapixel, I’m glad it was reported and you’re working on a fix. I can’t render locally, so I switched to Redefine and Wonder for now. For the work I do, Standard Max gives the best results. Cheers, Bill

I can confirm that this has worked for me, thankyou so much for the quick response!

Resolved | Black artifacts when using Upscale Standard MAX on Cloud

Topaz Photo Bugs and Issues

AND-E April 8, 2026, 3:14am 9

Here’s some information from Alexandre at Topaz Support about this issue and a simple workaround for now

Hope this helps