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If you noticed files like the one in our title, you were seeing the shift toward "piece-meal" model downloading. Because the total library of AI models had grown so large—estimated at nearly 100GB if all versions were included—Topaz began delivering them in parts based on your specific needs:

Looking for a between version 5.5 and the latest Gigapixel? Troubleshooting a specific error related to "part" files? The BEST Got BETTER - Gigapixel AI ver 5.5.0 2021-06-21_15.12-gigapixel-5.5-models-win.part2...

: Different files were triggered depending on whether you were upscaling at 1x, 2x, or 4x. If you noticed files like the one in

Today, as we look back at those part-files from 2021, we see the foundation of the instant, high-fidelity upscaling we now take for granted. If you'd like to explore this further, The BEST Got BETTER - Gigapixel AI ver 5

The 5.5 era was a turning point. It marked the moment AI upscaling moved from a "slow-but-cool" experimental tool to a high-speed professional workflow. While some users initially missed the simplicity of a single "all-in-one" installer, the modular model system allowed for much more frequent and specialized updates to individual AI models.

: Models were tailored for specific GPUs or CPUs (FP16 vs. FP32).