Astra Image 3.0 Pro
: Professional users can run Python scripts directly within the application, integrating third-party libraries for AI enhancement or custom OpenCV functions.
The software includes a "Generate Depth Map" button. Use this to create a selection of your foreground subject in one click. Then apply sharpening only to the foreground and bokeh blur only to the background—a trick previously only possible with expensive Zeiss lenses. astra image 3.0 pro
for measuring brightness, which are particularly useful for scientific analysis. Workflow Integration: : Professional users can run Python scripts directly
"The program crashes when exporting large TIFFs." Solution: Astra Image 3.0 Pro has a memory limit of 16GB for 32-bit operations. Downsample your project to 16-bit or export as a compressed DNG. Then apply sharpening only to the foreground and
The software offers seven different types of deconvolution, allowing users to sharpen images and restore details lost due to focus blur, atmospheric turbulence, or motion shake. Multiscale Processing:
| Feature | Astra Image 3.0 Pro | Topaz Gigapixel AI | Adobe Photoshop (Beta) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (Full) | Yes | No (Requires cloud for Firefly) | | Upscaling Limit | 6x detailed | 6x detailed | 2x (Generative Fill) | | Raw Image Support | 650+ cameras | 500+ cameras | Via Camera Raw | | Batch AI Workflow | Advanced (Scriptable) | Basic | None | | One-time Purchase | Yes | Yes | No (Subscription only) |
The "Pro" designation is justified by its suite of mathematical restoration tools that target specific image degradations: