Image Restore AI - 1.16.0
- Georgios Zampoukis

- Mar 25
- 1 min read
Image Restore AI - 1.16.0 is major update that includes new features, upgraded models, and significant performance improvements.
Raw Processing
Improved RAW decoding performance for X-Trans sensors.
General RAW decoding improvements.
Image Exporting
Added support for both uncompressed and optimized lossless formats.
New TIFF - Optimized option for compressed TIFF support (Adobe Deflate).
New DNG - Optimized option for modern, compressed DNG support (JPEG XL).
Optimized formats provide lossless compression with no quality loss.
AI Engine
Now up to 70% faster thanks to a redesigned model architecture and inference pipeline.
Improved image quality, stability, and accuracy.
Improved color accuracy and consistency.
AI Models
Upgraded to version 1.6.0.
New custom-designed, state-of-the-art vision transformer architecture for improved image quality and accuracy.
Designed to stay faithful to the source image without introducing unwanted artifacts.
Improved datasets and training pipeline for better stability across a wide range of scenes.
Custom vision transformer blocks ensure high detail preservation, precise texture reproduction and accuracy.
25% smaller, more efficient architecture.
30% faster inference.
50% less memory consumption.
LrC Plugin
Upgraded to version 1.6.0.
Now allows Lightroom Classic to import each exported image on demand, without requiring you to exit Image Restore AI first.
Note
If you encounter any issues during an update, you can simply download the latest installer and perform a clean install.
