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The "Edge Masking" tool in version 40 is revolutionary. You can set the filter to apply 100% strength to the blurry background bokeh (where noise is most visible) and 0% strength to the subject's eyes. The intelligent edge detection prevents the dreaded "halo effect" around sharp silhouettes.

How does it stack up against Lightroom's "Denoise" and Topaz Photo AI? neat image 40 pro

In previous versions, building a noise profile required manually selecting a flat area of the image (like a wall or the sky). Neat Image 40 Pro introduces an Auto Profile feature that scans the entire image, identifies areas of uniform texture versus actual detail, and builds a profile in under three seconds. This removes the user error that often plagued beginners. The "Edge Masking" tool in version 40 is revolutionary

Neat Image has always separated noise reduction (NR) from sharpening. However, version 40 introduces Frequency-Dependent Sharpening . The algorithm identifies high-frequency details (eyelashes, fabric weave) and low-frequency gradients (skin tones, skies). It applies aggressive NR to the low frequencies and surgical sharpening to the high frequencies. The result is an image that looks like it was shot at base ISO, even at 12,800. How does it stack up against Lightroom's "Denoise"