Extreme ISO noise and slight focus misses are punishing on high-resolution sensors. For those exploring alternatives to industry staples like Topaz Labs, photographer Marcus Lashah Walker recently put Aiarty Image Enhancer to a demanding test. He evaluates it using ISO 12,800 RAW captures and a severely missed-focus shot—with all default processing disabled.
This kind of stress test is highly relevant for anyone shooting with high-megapixel sensors, where extreme ISO noise and slight focus misses can be especially punishing when viewed at 100%.
A few takeaways from the test:

• ISO 12,800 Noise Reduction: On a massive high-resolution file with heavy color noise, Aiarty significantly reduced artifacts while preserving natural texture and fine detail.
• Recovering a Missed-Focus Image: A portrait with obvious focus errors was noticeably improved. Facial details were restored, and text on a small necklace became readable again.
• GPU-Powered Offline Processing: All processing runs locally on the GPU, offering both speed and privacy for your workflow.
• Value Proposition: Marcus, who also uses Topaz, found the results surprisingly competitive for this type of workflow, noting that Aiarty’s Lifetime license offers a significant cost advantage over standard subscriptions.

Aiarty works great as a complementary tool alongside your existing RAW editor for handling tough noise and softness. If you’d like to test it on your own RAW files, you can download a free trial or grab the current discount on Lifetime license here.