Let’s look at the critical comparison table:
| Feature | Piccure Plus 3.10 (2018) | Topaz Sharpen AI / DxO (2025) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Poor. Requires a static PSF. Handshake blur is rarely fixed well. | Excellent. AI detects the direction of camera shake. | | Subject Detection | None. Sharpens everything equally. | AI detects eyes, fur, and textures, sharpening selectively. | | Noise Artifacts | High risk. "Detail threshold" is a blunt instrument. | AI separates noise from detail automatically. | | Out-of-focus backgrounds | Often sharpens bokeh into a nervous mess. | AI masks backgrounds perfectly by default. | | Speed (per image) | 20-40 seconds. | 2-5 seconds (with M1/M2 or RTX GPU). | | Raw Support | Stuck in 2018. No support for Canon R5, Sony A7IV, etc. | Weekly updates. Supports every new camera. | piccure plus 310 better
In the ever-evolving world of photo editing software, certain tools achieve a cult-like status. They may be discontinued, unsupported, or even "abandonware," but their legacy lives on in forums, hard drives, and the workflows of stubbornly loyal photographers. One such tool is Piccure Plus . Let’s look at the critical comparison table: |
When Topaz Sharpen AI v4 or DxO PureRAW 4 was released, the game changed. AI uses neural networks trained on millions of image pairs (blurry vs. sharp). Piccure uses static math. | Excellent