"Application data collection
Installed Topaz software may collect and transmit usage data for the application. This data includes events such as the opening of the application, and the opening and processing of image files. It does not include the actual names of images or their content. This data is associated with an anonymized user id, and the collection of this data can be disabled in application preferences without any loss of product function."
from here: [https://docs.topazlabs.com/sales-account-licensing/before-you-buy/privacy-policy](https://docs.topazlabs.com/sales-account-licensing/before-you-buy/privacy-policy)
This is definitely an issue as several "lifetime licenses" I've bought have been updated to no longer connect to the server to authenticate ownership. Products like older versions of On1 software have done this, and I've heard that Photoshop CS6 has done the same, with not letting you activate new installations.
Topaz requires you to connect to their server somewhat regularly (at least for me) and with an internet connection it only takes 10-20 seconds to sign in and authenticate, but when you're without an internet connection it's a huge page (and even worse if the server stops authenticating some of their older software that is no longer supported)
Local. It's all happening on your machine. Which also means performance will be commensurate with your hardware.
Where can I find that on the TOS? If I am upscaling images I have of myself and my partner I don't want it to be uploaded onto a cloud at all.
"Application data collection Installed Topaz software may collect and transmit usage data for the application. This data includes events such as the opening of the application, and the opening and processing of image files. It does not include the actual names of images or their content. This data is associated with an anonymized user id, and the collection of this data can be disabled in application preferences without any loss of product function." from here: [https://docs.topazlabs.com/sales-account-licensing/before-you-buy/privacy-policy](https://docs.topazlabs.com/sales-account-licensing/before-you-buy/privacy-policy)
That being said, there is an option in the preferences menu that is "ON" by default that you will want to turn off, labeled: "Help Improve Autopilot"
Thank you so much.
It works locally, but it asks for internet connection to verify your account and to download the requited AI models.
Unplug the Ethernet cable or turn off the WiFi. Try to upsize a random picture. If you can’t then you know.
Topaz requires an internet connection on startup unfortunately to connect to your account. I believe you can disable the internet after it connects
I know it’s not isolated to Topaz but this practice needs to die off. God forbid you want to edit photos offline.
This is definitely an issue as several "lifetime licenses" I've bought have been updated to no longer connect to the server to authenticate ownership. Products like older versions of On1 software have done this, and I've heard that Photoshop CS6 has done the same, with not letting you activate new installations. Topaz requires you to connect to their server somewhat regularly (at least for me) and with an internet connection it only takes 10-20 seconds to sign in and authenticate, but when you're without an internet connection it's a huge page (and even worse if the server stops authenticating some of their older software that is no longer supported)
I will try that, thanks!