iZotope Photon is a standalone app and ARA plugin for AI stem separation and audio enhancement. Powered by 12 cutting-edge, custom-trained machine learning models, Photon runs locally on your GPU for a fast, easy workflow. No uploads, no cutoffs, no interruptions. Split stems, remove noise, balance levels, and isolate vocals, even in conversations with up to 6 speakers. 

When you need to get in, get work done, and get out in a few moves, Photon’s got you. With bespoke models built to match your needs, just set the strength, click anywhere in the clip, and hear results right away. And inside your DAW, the Photon ARA plugin brings the full engine to your timeline. No choice overload. Just drag, drop, dial, and deliver.

The first joint research effort from iZotope and Boris FX. The continued development of SoundApp. Photon brings the expertise of two teams together, sharing cutting-edge tech to go further, faster.

Why Photon?

Powerful models, fast results, all in one easy workflow. When you need to get in, get it done, and get out, Photon’s got you. No choice overload. Just drag, drop, dial, and deliver.

Cutting-edge models for any mix or mess

Photon’s machine learning models are custom-trained on our own real-world audio data. Each model is made for a specific job, from splitting a music mix to cleaning up a windy interview. They’re deep, powerful, and local – no cloud processing required.

Photon’s always improving. Get new models as they’re released in the Model Manager. No need to reinstall – download and try them right away on the project in front of you.

All the power, none of the wait

Photon’s full-scale models run locally on your GPU for serious speed and power. Click anywhere in the clip and hear results in seconds – no need for the whole file to process first. No cloud uploads, credits, or cutoffs interrupting your workflow. Get the sound you want, with the speed you need.

Private by design

With everything processed on your machine, nothing touches the cloud – and nothing leaves your device.
Working under embargo? Or with material that’s simply not yours to share?
Photon keeps it private, from first drop to final export.

ARA plugin: the full engine, in-DAW

The ARA plugin brings Photon right inside your DAW. Instead of a real-time buffer, Photon works from the entire clip, so it gets the full context of the file. Run several models together, and the processed audio cache carries results across every instance of a clip – so you can switch and compare without waiting.

Easy in, easy out

Drop in your audio or video file and export in the format you need. Working from audio? Choose from WAV, FLAC, or MP3. Working from video? Export in the same format as your source, with your video content left untouched.