Frequently Asked Questions

Products ::  Topaz Vivacity ::  Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I find the program?

Topaz Vivacity is a plugin for Photoshop or other compatible software. You can find its functionality in the "plugins" menu on the host program. It is not a standalone application and can't run by itself, so there's no executable file included in Topaz Vivacity. If you don't have Photoshop, other software such as Paintshop and PhotoImpact can also be used. Freeware such as Irfanview and GIMP also work well. Refer to the release notes for proper installation of Topaz Vivacity and other details.


What program does it compatible with?

Topaz Vivacity/DeJPEG does NOT work with:

  • Fireworks
  • ImageN

Topaz Vivacity/DeJPEG is compatible with

  • Photoshop CS
  • Photoshop Elements
  • ImageReady
  • Photo Impact
  • Paint Shop Pro
  • IrfanView (needs Photoshop plug-ins add-on)
  • GIMP

Please let us know if it works with other host. We will update this list.


How To Batch Enhance Multiple Images?

Topaz Vivacity/DeJPEG support Photoshop actions. You need to create an action first:

  1. open an typical images in your colection,
  2. open the "Actions" pannel (Alt-F9)
  3. click the small icon of "Create new action" at the bottom of the action pannel
  4. click the icon of "Start record",
  5. apply filters as your normally do. For example I like to use high ISO setting for my indoor shooting, with flash off. It will prevent blur and flash shadow. However the pictures also has higher ISO noise. Here is what I do:
    1. Use Topaz DeNoise/EQ -> reduce noise
    2. Apply "Adjustment | Auto Contrast" -> better contrast
    3. Apply "Adjustment | Auto color" -> better color
  6. memu: "File | Save as..." to save the result. This is very important. Without this step, a dialog box may pop up asking you to set JPEG quality for every picture!
  7. Now click the icon to stop recording.

Now you can use the action to batch process and enhance all your images:

  1. Menu "File | Automate | Batch ..." to popup the Batch dialog.
  2. In the "Play" area, select the action you have just created.
  3. Make sure to check "Override Action Save As Coomands" checkbox!
  4. Set other field as you see fit and click O.K.
Now sit back, have a cup of coffee, and enjoy Photoshop enhance all your pictures.


How to get rid of "30-day Evaluation Expired"?

You have three options:
  1. You can register (buy) the software and click the enter key button to enter the activation code.
  2. You can click "O.K." 6 times since there are 6 filters in Topaz Vivacity that Photoshop tries to load.
  3. You can uninstall Topaz Vivacity using Control Panel-> Add/Remove Programs.






Copyright (C) 2005-2008 Topaz Labs LLC.
All rights reserved.

Design by dreikelvin