AI Side Hustles
AI Image UpscalingNamed in 1 case study

Topaz Labs

AI apps for upscaling, sharpening and restoring photos and video. A documented AI art print store upscaled its Midjourney artwork with Topaz Labs and Magnific AI to get print-quality files.

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Pricing

Paid subscriptions. The pricing page listed Topaz Gigapixel at $29/month, Topaz Photo at $39/month and the Topaz Studio bundle at $69/month or $399/year, with web plans from $19/month on a limited-time discount the day we checked.

Free plan: No free plan was shown on the pricing page we read.

Checked on the official pricing page on October 27, 2026. Prices change and can vary by region, tax, and billing period.

How It Is Used in Our Cases
  • Upscaling AI art for large prints
  • Sharpening and cleaning up product images
  • Enhancing video resolution
Limitations
  • Subscription cost on top of your image generator
  • Cloud video credits expire each month
  • Commercial use limits depend on the plan
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Case Studies Using Topaz Labs

1 case study
Folk Fable Studio product mockup: five framed animal and western scene prints hung above a tan leather sofa in a styled living room.
Image: Nikolai Paquin (founder portfolio)
2025
1 source

A side project selling AI-generated art prints made $16,000 in a year before ad restrictions ended it

Folk Fable Studio (Nikolai Paquin)

Nikolai Paquin ran Folk Fable Studio as a side project selling AI-generated art, from 8x10 prints to 6-foot canvases. His portfolio reports $16,000 in revenue in one year, more than 500 orders at a $30 average order value, and 250 products.

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Reported figure
$16,000 revenue in one year
Evidence levelSelf-Reported
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Midjourney

Image Generation

An AI image generator known for artistic output. Documented sellers use it to create digital art for Etsy and design assets for printables.

Free plan: No. All plans are paid subscriptions.

Pricing: Subscription only. Basic $10/month, Standard $30/month, Pro $60/month, Mega $120/month. Annual billing saves 20%.

Checked October 17, 2026

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