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<blockquote data-quote="nikonbill" data-source="post: 822241" data-attributes="member: 47024">[USER=47518]@blackstar[/USER] -- I have been using 3.1.2 (latest) mostly as a plug in with Affinity, I sometimes use it stand alone as well on Windows 11. I have been very happy with it, I have not had the &quot;grid lines&quot; many have reported. From time on the Topaz forum, most issues seem related to certain hardware/software configurations. I think there are more noted issues for Photoshop/Lightroom users than others.I came in at version 2.4, the latest is much improved for me. Topaz does offer a 30 day money back policy not as convenient as a free trial but something to consider as the price is on the high side (I'm cheap). You could ensure it will work on your hardware/software combo.In an honest evaluation I can get very close using Affinity by itself, however it takes a me a lot longer to get that result and many more steps. The sharpening module is the hardest to do as well of a job without using AI3. The speed of processing is what moves me to liking it, I will upgrade when the time comes if it keeps improving and working for me.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hope this helps - Bill</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nikonbill, post: 822241, member: 47024"] [USER=47518]@blackstar[/USER] -- I have been using 3.1.2 (latest) mostly as a plug in with Affinity, I sometimes use it stand alone as well on Windows 11. I have been very happy with it, I have not had the "grid lines" many have reported. From time on the Topaz forum, most issues seem related to certain hardware/software configurations. I think there are more noted issues for Photoshop/Lightroom users than others. I came in at version 2.4, the latest is much improved for me. Topaz does offer a 30 day money back policy not as convenient as a free trial but something to consider as the price is on the high side (I'm cheap). You could ensure it will work on your hardware/software combo. In an honest evaluation I can get very close using Affinity by itself, however it takes a me a [B][U]lot[/U][/B] longer to get that result and many more steps. The sharpening module is the hardest to do as well of a job without using AI3. The speed of processing is what moves me to liking it, I will upgrade when the time comes if it keeps improving and working for me. Hope this helps - Bill [/QUOTE]

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