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Remove People from Photo Tool

For real estate photographers who need clean shots. We automatically remove people and unwanted items, saving you hours of tedious editing in.

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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.

Deliver galleries by 9

Edit an entire listing in minutes.

You shoot, we edit. Imagen's AI culls, merges HDR brackets, and applies your unique style. Get a full gallery back in minutes, ready for your final review and next-morning delivery.

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Your brand, consistent

Your style, on every photo.

Your Personal AI Profile learns your exact editing style. Now, every photographer on your team, from new hires to seasoned pros, sends back the same consistent, on-brand look for 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 AI declutter and how does it help prepare for virtual staging?

AI declutter is an automated process that prepares your property photos for agents and virtual staging providers by creating a clean, inviting space. It works by identifying and removing unwanted items from your images, turning a lived-in room into a blank canvas. This is the critical first step before any virtual staging can happen. Instead of you spending hours manually editing out personal photos, toys, kitchen counter items, or other distractions, our AI does the heavy lifting. The result is a perfectly clean room, ready for digital furniture and decor. By handling the tedious task to remove objects, you save a massive amount of time in post-production and deliver images that give virtual staging artists the best possible foundation to work from, keeping a more realistic and appealing final result for the property listing.

How is this different from manually using the clone stamp or healing brush in Photoshop?

The primary difference is speed and scale, which directly impacts your business's efficiency. While Photoshop provides granular control, it’s a manual, one-image-at-a-time process that is incredibly time-consuming across an entire property shoot. Our AI is built to declutter entire photo galleries at once. You can send a batch of hundreds of images and have them back in a fraction of the time it would take to edit even a few by hand. Think of it as an assistant who takes care of the initial, repetitive work of creating a clean room. This frees you from the tedious task to remove objects and other distractions, allowing you to focus on creative edits, client relationships, or your next shoot. It’s about getting 95% of the way there in 5% of the time, preparing your images perfectly for final delivery or virtual staging.

Can I choose which specific objects get removed from a photo?

Yes, you maintain complete control over the final image. Our declutter tool is not a blunt, fully automatic process; it's a precise instrument that you direct. You select the images you want to clean up and can provide specific instructions or masks to guide the AI. For example, you can tell it to remove objects like family portraits from the mantelpiece, clear all the magnets from the refrigerator, or even take out a bulky armchair that makes a room feel small. This precision ensures you achieve the exact clean room aesthetic required for the listing or by the virtual staging team. You get to remove only the specific distractions that detract from the property's best features, ensuring the final photograph meets your professional standards and your client's goals.

How does using AI to declutter affect my turnaround time for a listing?

It dramatically shortens your post-production workflow, allowing you to deliver photos faster than ever. Manually removing distractions and clutter from a full gallery of real estate photos can easily consume several hours, if not an entire day, of tedious work. By automating this task, you can reduce that editing time by up to 96%. Instead of spending your evening meticulously cloning out personal items, you submit the job and quickly receive a folder of clean room images. These are ready for your final color and exposure adjustments or for immediate delivery to a virtual staging provider. This speed means you can promise and deliver on faster turnarounds, which is a significant competitive advantage when working with real estate agents who operate on tight deadlines.

Does Imagen’s declutter feature work with my camera’s RAW files?

Yes, our entire workflow is designed for professional photographers and integrates seamlessly with your RAW files. You don't have to go through the extra step of converting your images to another format like JPEG or TIFF before you start. You can upload your RAW files directly from your memory card, and our AI will perform the declutter process on the highest quality source data available. This is crucial because it preserves the maximum amount of image detail, color information, and dynamic range. After we remove objects and other distractions to create a clean room, you receive an edited file back in your preferred format, ready for any final touches you want to make in your catalog. This ensures a high-quality, non-destructive workflow from start to finish.

Is this the same thing as virtual staging?

No, our declutter service is the essential preparatory step that happens *before* virtual staging. Think of what we do as preparing a perfect canvas for an artist. We specialize in creating a clean room by digitally removing existing furniture, personal belongings, and other visual distractions from your photos. This process gives virtual staging providers a completely empty and neutral space, which is critical for them to realistically add digital furniture, art, and decor. You can't effectively stage a room that is already filled with someone else's things. Our service automates the time-consuming task to remove objects, providing you with the ideal blank slate to then take to your preferred virtual staging company to complete the final, furnished look for the listing.

What kind of distractions can it realistically remove from a room?

Our AI is trained to identify and remove a vast range of common household clutter and personal items that can be distractions for potential home buyers. This includes things like children's toys on the floor, papers and magnets on a refrigerator, family photos on a wall or shelf, pet food bowls, shoes left by the door, and general untidiness on kitchen counters or bathroom vanities. The main goal is to remove objects that make a space feel overly personal or messy, allowing buyers to more easily envision their own lives there. It’s incredibly effective for the vast majority of cleanup tasks that slow down your workflow. By creating a clean room, you present the property in its best possible light, focusing attention on its architectural features and potential.

How does the AI handle reflections or shadows of objects that are removed?

Our system is designed to intelligently reconstruct the area where an object was removed, which includes realistically taking care of its shadows and reflections. When our AI performs a declutter, it doesn't just paint over the item. It analyzes the surrounding pixels, textures, lighting, and patterns to logically fill in the space left behind. For instance, if you remove a fruit bowl from a reflective granite countertop, the AI will rebuild the stone's pattern and the natural reflection of the room's light sources. The goal is to make the edit completely invisible, leaving behind a clean room that shows no evidence of alteration. This sophisticated background reconstruction is essential for producing professional-grade results that are ready for a client or for a virtual staging provider.

Can I use this to remove people from a photo if they walk into my shot?

Yes, you absolutely can. The powerful technology we use to declutter a room is just as effective when you need to remove people from a photo. This is a frequent issue in real estate photography, whether it's a neighbor walking their dog in an exterior shot or an accidental reflection of you or the homeowner in a mirror. Instead of waiting around for the perfect moment or reshooting, you can capture the image and let our AI cleanly remove those distractions later. It will seamlessly fill in the background where the person was, ensuring the focus remains entirely on the property. This is a fast and reliable way to handle unexpected people in your frame and is far more efficient than trying to manually remove them yourself.

What happens if the AI removes something I wanted to keep in the image?

You always have the final review and approval. Our workflow is designed to keep you in control. After the AI has completed its declutter pass, you have a chance to review the results before you accept the final images. If you find it has removed objects that were meant to stay, you can simply reject the edit for that photo or request a revision with more specific instructions. We built this as a tool to assist your professional judgment, not to replace it. This review step ensures you can confidently use the AI to save time on a large batch of photos, knowing you have a safety net to catch any imperfections. It gives you the power of automation without ever sacrificing the creative control needed to prepare a perfect clean room for virtual staging.

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