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AI Lightroom Presets That Learn Your Style

Slash your edit time by 96% inside Lightroom Classic. Imagen applies your unique style to every photo, so you're always in control.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Background Mask

    Remove or replace backgrounds for marketing materials. Create polished composites for corporate clients.

  • Color Enhancement

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

  • Crop

    Uniform framing regardless of photographer count. Visual consistency for albums and galleries at any scale.

  • Culling Studio

    Sort through thousands of photos in minutes. Selects the best shots – cutting culling time by up to 75%.

  • Perspective correction

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

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching to high-volume portraits. Flattering results for VIPs, executives, and attendees.

  • Straighten

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

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

Edit 1,000 photos in minutes

Skip the late nights with smart AI Lightroom presets. We process 1,000 photos in under 10 minutes directly inside Lightroom Classic. You review the final gallery over your morning coffee.

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Brand consistency

Match your style on every job

Keep your look consistent across 10 or 10,000 photos. A Personal AI Profile learns your exact style, so you don't have to manually match edits across different listings or team members.

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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.

Scalable plans to enhance your workflow

Get started with 1,000 free edits. Edit your projects faster without sacrificing quality.

  • Pay-as-you-go

    Pay only for what you need

    Starting at

    US$0.05 / photo

    US$7/monthly base fee

    Any unused balance rolls over to next month as editing credit

    Start for free
    • Monthly charge based on use
    • Cancel anytime
    • Composition, masking, and more with AI tools. Charge per photo.AI tools are smart editing features that automate adjustments like crop, straighten, and skin smoothing.
  • Limitless

    One simple price for unlimited use

    Billed annuallyBilled monthly

    US$129US$165 / month

    Save US$432/year

    Start for free
    • For photographers who shoot their own work
    • All editing, retouching, and AI tools included
    • AI culling included

* Looking for Imagen for Real Estate? The web app for real estate is priced separately. See real estate pricing

* Not sure which plan? Start with Pay-as-you-go and switch later.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest challenge with Lightroom users across all photography niches editing?

The biggest challenge is finding a consistent workflow that scales when your client volume grows. When you shoot weddings, portraits, and commercial work, you often spend 10 or more hours a week stuck behind your computer. You apply a basic preset to your entire catalog, but you still spend countless hours tweaking white balance, exposure, and contrast for every single photo. Lighting changes constantly. A static preset can't adapt to a dark reception hall and a bright outdoor portrait session. This forces you to manually adjust hundreds of sliders to get a cohesive gallery. We built Imagen to solve this exact problem. Our AI Lightroom presets learn your specific editing style from your previous work. Instead of applying a flat adjustment, the AI analyzes each individual photo and applies the exact right settings based on your unique style. You'll get your time back, and your clients will get beautiful photos delivered faster. You slash editing time by 96% and keep complete creative control over the final result.

How do AI Lightroom presets speed up my workflow compared to standard presets?

AI Lightroom presets adapt to the lighting and exposure of every single photo in your catalog automatically. Standard presets apply the exact same mathematical adjustments to every image regardless of the original lighting conditions. If you apply a standard preset to an underexposed indoor photo and a bright outdoor photo, you have to manually fix the exposure and white balance for both. This manual correction eats up hours of your day. Imagen analyzes the unique characteristics of each photo and calculates the exact adjustments needed to match your personal style. You send your catalog to our servers, and we return a fully edited gallery in minutes. You review the edits, make any final tweaks, and deliver the gallery to your client. You'll stay in complete control of the final look. By eliminating the manual adjustments required by standard presets, you cut your editing time down to just a few minutes per gallery. You can photograph a wedding on Saturday and deliver the final gallery on Tuesday without losing any sleep.

How is this different from doing batch edits manually in Photoshop or Lightroom?

Manual batch editing forces you to group photos with identical lighting conditions before you sync your settings. If you shoot a fast moving event, you rarely have more than 5 or 10 photos with the exact same lighting. You end up creating dozens of micro batches in your catalog to get a consistent look. Our AI Lightroom presets eliminate this tedious grouping process entirely. You don't need to sort your images by lighting or location. You simply select the entire catalog and let the AI Profile do the heavy lifting. The AI evaluates every single frame individually and adjusts the sliders to match your specific editing style. This means an image shot in direct sunlight gets different slider adjustments than an image shot in deep shade, but they both end up looking like your signature style. You bypass the repetitive manual syncing process completely. You review the final images, make a few quick tweaks, and export the gallery. You'll save hours of frustration and get a more consistent final product.

Does the AI work with my specific camera RAW files and lenses?

Yes, our platform natively supports all major camera manufacturers and RAW file formats. When you import your RAW files into your Lightroom catalog, our system reads all the metadata associated with your images. This includes your camera body, lens model, ISO, and aperture settings. Your AI Profile uses this data to make intelligent decisions about noise reduction, lens correction, and exposure adjustments. If you shoot with several camera bodies across different photography niches, the AI Lightroom presets adapt smoothly to each file type. You don't need to create different profiles for your Sony, Canon, or Nikon cameras. The AI recognizes the file characteristics and applies your editing style consistently across the entire gallery. We process over 1,000,000 photos every single day for photographers using every camera system imaginable. You'll get beautiful, consistent edits regardless of the gear you use to capture the image. You spend less time worrying about technical file differences and more time focusing on your creative vision.

How does using an AI Profile affect my client turnaround time?

You can deliver massive galleries to your clients in days instead of weeks when you use an AI Profile. A typical wedding photographer spends up to 15 hours editing a single event using a traditional preset. This creates a massive bottleneck during the busy fall season. You'll end up with a backlog of unedited galleries and anxious clients asking for updates. When you send your catalog to Imagen, we edit those same 1,000 photos in less than 20 minutes. You get the edited catalog back, spend 1 or 2 hours reviewing the final images, and export the gallery. You'll cut your total editing time by 96% and eliminate your backlog completely. Faster turnaround times lead to happier clients, better reviews, and more referrals for your business. You can take on more bookings without sacrificing your personal life or spending your weekends staring at a computer screen. AI Lightroom presets give you the freedom to scale your photography business on your own terms.

Will I lose my unique editing style if I use AI to edit my photos?

You'll never lose your unique style because the AI learns directly from your previously edited photos. Unlike a generic preset that forces your photos into a predetermined look, your Personal AI Profile analyzes your actual Lightroom catalog to understand exactly how you edit. It learns how you prefer your skin tones, how you handle green grass, and how you adjust contrast in tricky lighting. We need at least 3,000 of your previously edited photos to build this custom profile. Once built, the AI applies your exact style to every new photo you shoot. You remain in complete control of the final image. If you decide to tweak the white balance or exposure after the AI does its job, the system learns from those tweaks. Your profile gets smarter and more accurate with every single catalog you edit. AI Lightroom presets act as your personal editing assistant, mimicking your exact style while saving you countless hours of repetitive manual labor.

Can I use different editing styles for different types of photography?

You can create multiple Personal AI Profiles to handle different photography niches and lighting scenarios. Many photographers shoot bright and airy weddings on the weekends and moody commercial portraits during the week. You simply build a separate profile for each distinct style using past catalogs that represent that specific look. When you upload a new catalog to our servers, you choose exactly which profile you want to apply to that batch of photos. If you don't want to build your own profile, you can use our pre-trained AI Lightroom presets created by industry leading photographers. These profiles are ready to use immediately and cover a wide variety of popular editing styles. You have the flexibility to mix and match profiles based on the specific needs of each client. You'll maintain total creative freedom across all your photography niches while still benefiting from the speed and consistency of AI editing.

Do I need to learn new software to use these AI tools?

You don't need to learn complicated new software because our system integrates directly with your existing workflow. The Imagen app runs quietly in the background on your computer. You continue to cull and organize your photos exactly as you always have. When you finish culling, you open our app, select your catalog, and choose your preferred AI Profile. We handle the heavy processing on our secure servers, so your computer doesn't slow down or crash. When the edits are ready, you download them directly back into your original catalog with a single click. Every adjustment appears as a standard slider movement, exactly as if you applied a preset and adjusted the sliders manually yourself. You don't have to learn a new interface or change the way you organize your files. You'll get the incredible speed of AI Lightroom presets without disrupting the systems you already know and trust.

What happens if I disagree with the edits the AI makes to my photos?

You always have the final say on every single image in your catalog. AI Lightroom presets are designed to get you 90% of the way to a finished gallery, but you're still the artist. Because the edits are applied directly to the sliders in your workspace, you can easily tweak any photo that doesn't meet your standards. If a photo feels a little too warm or slightly underexposed, you just adjust the slider exactly as you would with a normal preset. The best part is that our system actually learns from your final tweaks. When you send your finalized catalog back to us, your Personal AI Profile analyzes the changes you made and updates its algorithm. The AI gets more accurate and closer to your exact vision with every gallery you deliver. You stay in the driver seat, keep total creative control, and train your AI assistant to become better over time.

Is it safe to upload my unreleased client photos to your servers?

We take the security and privacy of your client photos extremely seriously. When you upload your catalog to Imagen, we don't upload the high resolution RAW files. Our app extracts a tiny, low resolution smart preview of each image and sends that lightweight file to our servers. This makes the upload process incredibly fast, even if you have a slow internet connection. We use these small previews to calculate the exact edits needed for your AI Lightroom presets. Once the edits are calculated, we send only the text based edit data back to your computer. Your original RAW files never leave your local hard drive. We never claim ownership of your images, and we use enterprise grade encryption to protect your data during the transfer process. You can edit sensitive private portrait sessions, high profile celebrity weddings, and private commercial shoots with complete peace of mind. Your files stay secure, and your clients get their beautiful photos faster than ever before.

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