Adobe Lightroom vs Topaz Labs:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Adobe Lightroom had more branded searches than Topaz Labs among AI photo enhancers in New Zealand. Adobe Lightroom had about 870 branded searches, while Topaz Labs had 320. Adobe Lightroom made up 17% of all AI photo enhancer searches we track, and Topaz Labs accounted for 6.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI photo enhancers, Adobe Lightroom appeared in three of the five answers and Topaz Labs in two. Adobe Lightroom was mentioned before Topaz Labs in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Adobe Lightroom, about 3 searches for every 1 for Topaz Labs
Who does AI mention more?
Adobe Lightroom, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Topaz Labs in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Adobe Lightroom, named ahead of Topaz Labs in every answer
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Top AI photo enhancers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Adobe Lightroom was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Topaz Labs was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Adobe Lightroom was listed before Topaz Labs in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Adobe Lightroom3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Remini3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Upscayl2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Topaz Labs2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Let's Enhance1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Picsart0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI photo enhancers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI photo enhancer should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI photo enhancers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI photo enhancer in New Zealand for old photos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“image upscaler”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“enhance photo quality”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Adobe Lightroom or Topaz Labs more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Adobe Lightroom and Topaz Labs by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six AI photo enhancers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Adobe Lightroom, Topaz Labs. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Picsart | Adobe Lightroom | Upscayl | Remini | Topaz Labs | Let's Enhance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49% | 16% | 3.5% | 22.8% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.8% | 16.1% | 3.9% | 17.2% | 5.4% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 53% | 15.9% | 6% | 16.5% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.4% | 18.3% | 6.5% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.7% | 17.9% | 5% | 11.5% | 5.5% | 4.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.8% | 16.3% | 5.9% | 12.9% | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.8% | 14.2% | 6.5% | 18.2% | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 56.1% | 13.2% | 7.3% | 14.1% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.1% | 15.9% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.3% | 14% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.6% | 14.6% | 8.3% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.9% | 17% | 9.4% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 2% |
How has the Adobe Lightroom and Topaz Labs comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Adobe Lightroom was ahead of Topaz Labs in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adobe Lightroom’s share of searches among AI photo enhancers in New Zealand moved from 16% to 17%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 960 to 870.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Topaz Labs’ share of searches among AI photo enhancers in New Zealand moved from 5.3% to 6.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand AI photo enhancers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Adobe Lightroom gained share of searches among AI photo enhancers in New Zealand, from 14.6% to 17%.
In September 2026, Topaz Labs gained share of searches among AI photo enhancers in New Zealand, from 5.3% to 6.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adobe Lightroom’s and Topaz Labs’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Adobe Lightroom
4 branded search terms
- adobe lightroom
- adobe lightroom classic
- adobe lightroom downloader
- adobelightroom
Topaz Labs
4 branded search terms
- topaz labs
- topaz photo ai
- topazlabs
- topazlabs upscale
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