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Lightroom HDR Merge with AI

Edit faster with Imagen. Our photo editing software uses AI to blend your exposures and apply your style inside Lightroom Classic.

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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 turnaround

Edit faster with AI

You'll hit your next-morning turnaround with ease. We speed up your Lightroom HDR Merge using Lightroom with AI. Imagen edits your photos, applies your style, and saves you hours at your desk.

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Reliable consistency

Keep your look consistent

You want a consistent look across every listing and photographer. We build an AI Profile to match your exact style on 100% of your photos. You're always in control of the final tweaks.

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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

How does Lightroom users across all photography niches editing work when using AI?

Lightroom users across all photography niches editing means bringing your specific style to every image, whether you shoot landscapes, real estate, or portraits. You get consistent results across your entire Lightroom catalog without spending hours moving sliders. Imagen learns your unique editing style by analyzing your past edits. It acts like a highly intelligent preset that adapts to the specific lighting and white balance of each new photo. When you encounter tricky lighting situations, our software handles the heavy lifting. For example, a Lightroom HDR Merge combines multiple exposures into a single perfectly balanced image directly within your workspace. You keep complete creative control over the final look. We apply the edits, and you review them in your catalog to make any final tweaks. By automating the repetitive steps, you cut your editing time by 75%. You spend less time staring at a screen and more time behind the camera. You get the exact look of your favorite preset applied intelligently to every single file.

How does Imagen handle a Lightroom HDR Merge compared to doing it manually?

You skip the slow manual process of blending exposures one by one when you use Imagen. Normally, a Lightroom HDR Merge requires you to select your bracketed shots, wait for the software to build the preview, and then adjust the settings for every single scene. We automate this entire process so you get your blended files back fast. You simply upload your Lightroom catalog, and our AI identifies the bracketed images automatically. It merges them into high dynamic range files and applies your Personal AI Profile or chosen preset. You get a fully edited, blended file ready for review. This saves you roughly 3 minutes per merged image. You open your catalog, and the heavy processing is already finished. You maintain total control to adjust the exposure or shadows just like you would with a standard raw file. It removes the tedious clicking and waiting, letting you focus on the creative color grading and final polishing.

Does the AI work with my existing preset or do I need to create a new one?

You use your exact current preset as the foundation for your edits. Imagen analyzes your previous work to understand exactly how you apply that preset across different lighting conditions. You do not need to start from scratch or learn a new color grading system. You upload at least 3,000 previously edited photos from your Lightroom catalog to build your Personal AI Profile. Our AI looks at how you tweak your preset when a photo is underexposed, backlit, or shot in harsh midday sun. It learns your specific adjustments and applies them to your new unedited photos. If you shoot real estate or landscapes, this works perfectly alongside a Lightroom HDR Merge to keep your colors consistent across high dynamic range files. You get your signature look applied to every single image in your catalog. We handle the repetitive adjustments, and you handle the final artistic decisions. You keep full control of your creative vision while saving hours of manual labor.

How does this automated editing affect my turnaround time for clients?

You get your final images back to your clients days or weeks faster. Editing manually often takes 15 to 20 hours for a large project, but Imagen cuts that time down to just a few hours. You send your Lightroom catalog to our servers, and we return the edited metadata in minutes. You simply sync the edits and start your final review. This massive reduction in screen time means you deliver finished photos faster without rushing your creative process. Whether you shoot weddings, food, or architecture, faster delivery creates happier clients and leads to more referrals. Even complex tasks like a Lightroom HDR Merge happen in the background while you sleep or shoot another session. You apply your favorite preset, and the AI adapts it to every lighting situation automatically. You review the final images in your catalog, make any minor adjustments, and export. You reclaim your weekends and grow your business instead of being trapped behind your desk.

Why use AI software instead of just syncing edits across a Lightroom catalog?

Syncing edits across a Lightroom catalog only works if every photo has the exact same lighting and exposure. Imagen analyzes each individual photo and makes custom adjustments based on the specific lighting conditions of that exact frame. When you paste a preset across 500 photos manually, you still have to go back and fix the exposure, white balance, and contrast for almost every single image. Our AI acts like a human assistant that makes those micro-adjustments for you. It understands the context of the scene. If you use a Lightroom HDR Merge for interior real estate photos, the AI knows how to balance the bright windows with the dark shadows inside. You get a consistent look across the entire shoot without the tedious manual tweaking. We save you from the frustrating process of fixing batched edits one by one. You retain complete control over the final sliders, but you start your review process with images that are already mostly finished.

Can I still make manual adjustments after the AI edits my photos?

You keep 100% control over every single slider and adjustment. Imagen does not bake the edits into your raw files or create uneditable JPEGs. We send standard metadata edits directly back into your Lightroom catalog. You open your catalog and see the exact slider positions for exposure, contrast, and color grading. If a photo feels a little too warm or the shadows are too dark, you just move the slider to fix it. The AI applies your preset intelligently, but you always have the final say. This flexibility is especially helpful after a Lightroom HDR Merge, where you might want to bring back specific highlight details in a window or sky. You use our software to skip the boring, repetitive parts of editing. We give you a massive head start, and you add the final creative polish. You stay the artist, and the AI simply acts as your dedicated editing assistant.

Do I need a perfectly organized catalog for the AI to learn my style?

You do not need a flawless filing system, but you do need to provide consistent edits for the AI to learn from. You build your Personal AI Profile by uploading past Lightroom catalogs that represent your finalized, delivered work. We need about 3,000 edited images to accurately map how you apply your preset to different lighting scenarios. The AI looks at the final slider values, not how you organize your folders. It learns your specific color grading, exposure preferences, and contrast curves. If you shoot a variety of subjects, you might want to create separate profiles for different niches. For example, your real estate work might rely heavily on a Lightroom HDR Merge and bright exposures, while your portrait work might feature softer contrast and warmer skin tones. You simply select the catalogs that best represent the specific style you want to teach the software. We analyze the metadata, and you get a custom profile that edits exactly like you do.

How do I handle raw files and smart previews with this software?

You only need to send us smart previews, which saves you massive amounts of upload time and bandwidth. You create smart previews within your Lightroom catalog before sending the project to Imagen. Smart previews are tiny files, so your entire project uploads in just a few minutes, even on a standard internet connection. Our AI analyzes these previews, applies your custom preset, and calculates the perfect slider adjustments. We then send a small text file back to your computer. You sync this file with your catalog, and the edits instantly apply to your original high-resolution raw files. This process works smoothly for single exposures and complex tasks like a Lightroom HDR Merge. You get the benefits of heavy processing without bogging down your local hard drive or waiting hours for files to transfer. You keep your original raw files safely on your own hard drives the entire time.

Is this software only for wedding photographers or does it work for other niches?

You can use this software for absolutely any photography niche that requires consistent editing. Imagen learns from your specific past edits, so it adapts to whatever subject matter you shoot. Commercial photographers, real estate shooters, and landscape artists all save hours of time using our system. If you photograph properties, the AI easily handles a Lightroom HDR Merge to balance indoor lighting with bright exterior views. If you shoot studio portraits, it learns exactly how you balance skin tones and shadows. You simply feed the AI a Lightroom catalog filled with your specific type of work. It learns how you manipulate your preset for that exact niche. We do not force you into a specific style or aesthetic. You train the software to replicate your unique eye. Whether you photograph food, sports, or wildlife, you get consistent, accurate edits across your entire catalog in a fraction of the time.

What happens if I change my editing style or buy a new preset?

You can update your Personal AI Profile at any time to reflect your evolving style. As you grow as an artist, your color grading and contrast preferences naturally shift. If you buy a new preset or change how you edit, you simply upload a new Lightroom catalog featuring your updated look. We recommend uploading at least 3,000 photos edited in your new style to retrain the profile. The AI analyzes these new images and adjusts its algorithms to match your current preferences. You can also create several profiles for different looks or different photography niches. This keeps your workflow remains fast and accurate even as your business changes. Whether you switch to a darker, moodier look or start incorporating a Lightroom HDR Merge into your landscape work, the software adapts with you. You always maintain control over the final output, keeping your catalog consistently reflects your absolute best work.

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