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AI Declutter Countertops Tool for Real Estate

Don't let clutter slow you down. Scale your team, keep your brand consistent, and deliver spotless galleries to listing agents by 9 AM.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Color Enhancement

    Ensure every listing looks inviting and true to life, with consistent color across every photographer on your team.

  • HDR merge

    Create balanced interiors from multiple exposures. Our HDR blending merges

  • Perspective correction

    Fix tilted walls and converging verticals automatically. Your interiors look architecturally accurate.

  • Sky Replacement

    Replace overcast skies with bright blue alternatives using AI sky replacement. Turn dull exteriors into listing photos that pop — every exterior shot, in any we

  • Straighten

    Fix tilted walls and perspective distortion instantly. Ensure every house looks architecturally accurate with precise perspective correction tools.

  • Windows Pull

    Recover blown-out window details instantly, so your interior shots get ideal indoor and outdoor clarity

Reviews from those who know best.

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “The term 'game changer' gets thrown out a lot, but for any busy photographer, this software will change your life.”

    Michael AntonyMichael Antony Photography, USA
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “My survival is due to Imagen… I would MARVEL at how little I had to adjust.”

    Charmi Patel PeñaWedding Photographer, USA
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “It’s so refreshing to start with a high level of quality, and it leaves me with much more energy to spend on my favorite photos.”

    Sam HurdSam Hurd Photography, USA
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “Discovering Imagen has been like someone inventing toilet paper. Simply essential and now life is unthinkable without it. I now know that those years of editing backlogs are a thing of the past. I'm truly grateful.”

    Sarah EdmundsPortrait & Wedding Photographer, Italy
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “It’s a must for me after my culling process. Love Imagen since day one.”

    Fer JuaristiFer Juaristi Photography, Mexico
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “Thanks to Imagen, I can actually enjoy editing… I have recovered hundreds of hours back.”

    Daniel AlonsoPeople TrueLove Tellers, Spain

Imagen cuts editing time by up to 96%

Stop spending countless hours on repetitive editing tasks.
Focus on what matters most: your creativity and your clients.

  • 96% Faster editing

    Cut your post-production time dramatically with AI-powered automation.

  • Instant color correction

    Apply consistent edits across hundreds of photos in seconds, not hours.

  • Automated culling

    Let AI identify and remove blurry shots, duplicates, and closed eyes automatically.

  • Batch processing

    Edit entire events shoots or portrait sessions while you focus on your next creative work.

Next morning delivery

Deliver galleries by 9 AM

Use the AI declutter countertops tool real estate agents trust to clear kitchens fast. We process your HDR brackets in minutes. You won't work late, and you'll deliver final galleries by 9 AM.

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Brand consistency

Scale your team with confidence

You won't lose your signature look when you hire more photographers. Your AI Profile applies your exact style to every property. Grow your business and deliver consistent results on every listing.

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Imagen’s AI Editing and Retouching Tools

  • Crop & Straighten

    AI levels tilted horizons and crops every photo around its subject, automatically, across your whole shoot. Review and adjust every result in Lightroom Classic.

  • HDR Merge

    Automatically combine 3–9 bracketed exposures into one perfectly balanced photo using an AI HDR photo merge tool that handles indoor and outdoor lighting in one shot.

  • Smooth Skin

    Smooth Skin finds every face, masks the skin and softens it automatically, so every portrait looks polished and natural without manual retouching.

  • Object removal

    Object Removal automatically detects and removes exit signs, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and fire stickers from your photos — across your entire gallery, in the cloud, without Photoshop.

  • Batch Editing

    Edit thousands of photos in your style automatically. Imagen's AI learns your editing preferences and applies them consistently across entire projects, so you deliver faster without losing your creative touch.

  • Whiten Teeth

    Whiten Teeth detects and brightens teeth in each photo automatically, so every smile looks its best without manual retouching.

  • Perspective Correction

    Automatically fix distorted lines and tilted horizons using an AI image perspective correction tool that analyzes each photo, with full control to review and adjust every result.

  • Portrait Crop

    Automatically crop hundreds of portrait photos to a consistent frame using an AI portrait crop tool that detects each subject and places them perfectly — so every face lands exactly where it should.

  • Headshot Crop

    Automatically crop headshots with an AI headshot photo cropper that detects every subject and frames each shot consistently, with full control to review and adjust every result.

  • Background Mask

    Mask the background in every photo automatically and adjust its exposure, color and texture on their own, so your subject stands out. Review and refine every result in Lightroom Classic.

  • Denoise

    Remove grain from high-ISO and low-light RAW photos automatically. Imagen sets the strength for each photo, keeps the detail and your editing style, and sends the results to Lightroom Classic.

  • Background Extraction

    Automatically extract subjects from any photo using an AI-powered background remover that keeps edges clean, detail sharp, and every result ready to review.

  • Window Pull

    Balance bright windows with indoor subjects using an AI-powered tool that detects overexposed areas and pulls back highlights, with full control to review and adjust every result.

  • Export to a Gallery

    Export final JPEGs straight from Imagen to Pic-Time galleries or your local folder. Complete your entire workflow from camera to client, without switching apps.

  • Remove Duplicate Photos

    Imagen's AI culling groups similar shots and keeps only the best. Duplicate Removal happens automatically, so you review fewer photos and deliver faster.

  • Eye Blink Detection

    Imagen's AI analyzes every face in your photos and detects closed eyes automatically. Blink Detection flags the issue so you keep the shots where everyone looks their best.

  • Subject Masking

    Imagen's AI Subject Mask finds the main subject in every photo and adjusts it on its own, so it stands out. No manual brushwork, no repetitive masking: consistent results across your whole project, ready in Lightroom Classic.

  • Sharpness Check

    Automatically detect the sharpest photos in every set using an AI-powered Sharpness Check that analyzes focus accuracy — so you cull faster and choose with confidence.

  • Backup Original RAW files

    Automatically back up your original RAW files to secure cloud storage as you work — so your client photos are always protected, without any extra steps.

  • High-Res Optimized Storage

    Store full-resolution photos at up to 75% smaller file size — so your photo storage goes 4x further, uploads faster, and your work stays protected without the cost of raw file bloat.

  • Imagen API

    The Imagen API lets developers connect Imagen's AI editing engine directly to any app, platform, or workflow — so your photos get edited automatically, at any scale, without the desktop app.

  • Stray Hair

    Stray Hair detects flyaways in each portrait and removes them automatically, so every photo looks polished without hours of manual retouching.

  • Face Retouch

    Face Retouch detects and corrects common skin imperfections in each portrait. Blemishes, under-eye shadows, uneven texture; so every photo looks polished without tedious manual work.

Early bird discount

Only pay for photos you edit

No contracts, cancel anytime. Save money with pricing built for real estate photographers.

  • 30% off first month

    Pay-as-you-go

    No commitment, pay for what you need.

    US$0.22/ photoWasUS$0.32

    First month 30% off, then US$0.32/photo. Applied at checkout. Cancel anytime.

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    What you get

    • Full AI editing suite for property imagesHDR merge, sky replacement, window pull, perspective correction
    • One-click AI fixesVirtual staging, digital twilight, green grass, black TV screens, and remove camera
    • 5 human revisions per listing
    • Up to 6K resolution output
    • RAW and JPEG support
    • Privacy blur for faces and license plates, property lines, branded watermark

    * Prices in USD. Billed at the end of each month for that month’s edited photos.

  • For Teams

    For teams processing 25,000+ photos/year

    Custom

    Volume pricing for real estate teams and high-output agencies.

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    What you get

    Everything in the Pay-as-you-go plan plus:

    • Volume discounts
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Priority processing

    * Tailored to your workflow. Tell us your volume and we’ll build a quote.

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Faster editing time
96%
Saving on editing costs
90%
Typical turnaround
24h

Frequently asked questions

What is the best way to declutter a real estate photo?

You can clear out messy kitchens and messy bathrooms quickly when you use an AI Declutter Countertops Tool Real Estate tool. We know that homeowners leave items out. You want to present a pristine space to buyers. When you remove objects like paper towels, dish soap, and mail, you instantly make the room look bigger and more appealing. You declutter the area so buyers focus on the architecture. This process prepares the property perfectly for virtual staging. Virtual staging providers need a blank slate to work with. If they have to edit out the mess first, they charge you more money and take a lot longer to deliver the final files. Imagen helps you clear those counters in seconds. You keep full control over what stays and what goes. You save up to 90% of your editing time compared to manual cloning in Photoshop. You'll deliver beautiful galleries to your listing agents faster, and your clients get to market the property sooner.

How does an AI declutter tool prepare my images for virtual staging?

You give your virtual staging partners a perfect blank canvas when you declutter the space first. Virtual staging works best when the software or the editor has empty surfaces to place new furniture and decor upon. When you leave a messy kitchen counter in the photo, the staging team has to remove objects manually before they can add their own elements. This adds hours to your turnaround time and often increases your costs. You present a spotless space immediately when you process your catalog through Imagen. You eliminate visual distractions so the staging team focuses only on adding beautiful virtual furniture. You cut your preparation time by 80% because you don't have to clone out every single shampoo bottle or toaster by hand. You stay in control of the final image while getting the file ready for the next step. Your listing agents get their staged photos back up to 24 hours faster because you handed off a perfectly prepped file.

Can I remove objects from kitchen countertops automatically in batch?

You can process hundreds of images at once to remove objects across an entire property gallery. When you shoot a large home, you often end up with dozens of photos showing cluttered surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms. Doing this by hand takes hours of tedious cloning work. You clear all those distractions in a fraction of the time with our AI Declutter Countertops Tool Real Estate feature. You just select the images that need attention and let the tool do the heavy lifting. You'll get to review every single photo to make sure it meets your standards. You present a clean room in every shot without spending your entire evening glued to your monitor. This batch process makes it incredibly easy to prep a massive gallery for virtual staging. You keep total creative control while automating the most boring part of your workflow. You save up to 3 hours per property, which lets you book at least 1 extra shoot per day.

How does this differ from doing it manually in Photoshop?

You save hours of tedious manual labor when you use an AI tool instead of the clone stamp in Photoshop. Manual editing requires you to zoom in and carefully remove objects one by one. You have to rebuild textures and match lighting by hand to make the surface look natural. This takes up to 15 minutes per photo just to declutter a single messy kitchen. Imagen does this same work in seconds. You get a perfectly tidy space without the repetitive stress on your wrists. You eliminate distractions instantly while keeping the natural shadows and highlights of the countertop intact. You send these clean files off for virtual staging much faster than if you edited them all manually. You still get to review the final result and make tweaks if you want to. You remain the artist in charge of the final gallery. You just get your nights and weekends back because you don't spend 4 hours cloning out toothbrushes and dish sponges.

Will this tool replace my current virtual staging provider?

You'll still use your favorite virtual staging provider to add furniture and decor to your empty spaces. We designed this tool to help you prep your files for them, not to replace them. You have to remove objects and clear away personal items before a staging company can do their best work. When you send them files with messy counters, they charge you extra for item removal and take longer to return the images. You give them a perfectly blank canvas when you declutter the photos first. You remove the visual distractions so your staging partner can drop in their 3D models smoothly. You speed up the entire pipeline. You get the staged photos back to your listing agents 1 or 2 days faster. You build a better relationship with your staging provider because you send them clean files that are ready to go. You stay in control of the base edit while letting the staging experts handle the furniture.

Does the AI declutter feature work with my camera RAW files?

You can apply these edits directly to your RAW files without having to export to JPEG first. You keep the maximum amount of image data when you remove objects at the RAW level. When you shoot in tricky lighting, you need all the dynamic range your camera offers. You present a beautifully exposed and tidy space without degrading the file quality. You declutter the countertops and fix the exposure at the exact same time. This keeps your workflow incredibly simple. You don't have to jump between 3 different programs just to get rid of some kitchen distractions. You prep your high resolution files for virtual staging directly from your main catalog. You save at least 2 extra export steps per gallery. You maintain the absolute best image quality for your listing agents. You get to deliver a premium product that helps sell the property faster, all while cutting your editing time in half.

How does removing countertop items affect my turnaround time?

You'll deliver your final galleries up to 24 hours faster when you automate your item removal. Real estate agents expect lightning fast turnaround times. If you sit at your computer to manually remove objects from every bathroom vanity, you miss your deadlines. You use the AI Declutter Countertops Tool Real Estate feature to clear these spaces in seconds instead of hours. You instantly create a clean room that is ready for the market. You eliminate the distractions that make a house look small and messy. You hand off these prepped files for virtual staging on the exact same day you shoot the property. You get to promise your clients next morning delivery without staying up until 2 AM. You take on 5 more listings per week because you have the time to actually shoot them. You grow your business while working fewer hours because you let the software handle the tedious cleanup work.

What kind of items can I expect to clear from the photos?

You can easily target the most common household items that clutter up a listing. You frequently see paper towels, dish soap, drying racks, and mail left out on kitchen islands. In bathrooms, you find toothbrushes, shampoo bottles, and makeup spread across the vanity. You remove objects like these to make the surfaces look expansive and inviting. You present a tidy environment that helps buyers imagine their own belongings in the space. You clear away these daily distractions so the architecture of the home stands out. You declutter the space to create the perfect blank slate for virtual staging. You don't have to worry about the homeowner forgetting to tidy up before you arrive. You just shoot the property as is and fix the counters later. You save yourself the awkward conversation of asking the seller to hide their personal items. You deliver a pristine gallery every single time.

Do I lose control over the final image when I use this tool?

You'll never lose control over your final images because you always get the final say. We built Imagen to act as your assistant, not your replacement. You decide exactly which photos need to have items removed. You review every single edited image before you export the final gallery to your client. If the software removes something you wanted to keep, you can easily revert the change. You get to remove objects that hurt the composition while keeping decorative items that add character to the space. You clear away the ugly distractions while maintaining your unique photographic style. You perfectly prep the files for virtual staging exactly the way your staging partner requests them. You declutter the home on your own terms. You save hours of tedious cloning work while remaining the lead artist on every project. You deliver a product that reflects your personal brand and your high standards.

Why is a clear countertop so important for real estate photography?

You need clear countertops because buyers want to see the actual property, not the current owner's mess. When you leave items on the counters, the space looks cramped and lacks storage. You remove objects to show off the expensive granite or quartz surfaces that sell the home. You present a tidy space that feels spacious and move in ready. You eliminate personal distractions so the buyer can mentally move their own family into the house. You also need to declutter these surfaces if you plan to send the photos out for virtual staging. Staging companies need empty surfaces to place their digital props. If you send them a messy photo, they will reject it or charge you extra to clean it up. You use the AI Declutter Countertops Tool Real Estate feature to solve this problem instantly. You'll deliver gorgeous photos that help your listing agents get higher offers in less time.

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