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AI Photo Selection Software

Real estate photographers keep full control. You'll scale your team and deliver consistent, on-brand HDR galleries to listing agents by 9 AM.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Culling Studio

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

Deliver photos by 9 AM

Beat the morning deadline

Cut hours of culling with our AI photo selection. Imagen picks the best exposures and angles in minutes. You'll hit that 9 AM delivery time and still get a full night of sleep.

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Scale your photo team

Keep your brand consistent

Growing your real estate team doesn't mean losing your signature look. An AI Profile learns your exact editing style. You get identical, perfect results across 10 or 100 different listings.

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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.

Expert Support for Photographers 24/7

Ask us anything, connect with our customer success team.
We go beyond troubleshooting - we’re your partners in optimizing workflows and realizing your creative vision.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the fallback process in AI photo selection?

The fallback process is your safety net when our AI photo selection tool encounters ambiguous images during a real estate shoot. You stay in complete control of the final gallery. When you photograph a property, you might capture multiple angles of a tricky kitchen. If the software cannot confidently determine the absolute best shot based on focus and composition, it triggers a fallback. Instead of making a random guess, it keeps the top contenders and flags them for your review. This guarantees you never miss a essential interior image because of an automated decision. We built this to give you absolute peace of mind while you scale your business. You get the speed of automation with the reliability of human oversight. The fallback keeps total consistency across every project. You'll save up to 80% of your culling time without risking the quality of your final delivery. You review the flagged photos, pick your favorite, and move straight into editing.

How does the fallback system handle identical property photos?

The fallback system keeps the clearest version of identical property photos and groups the rest for your manual review. When you shoot brackets or burst mode for a real estate project, you end up with dozens of nearly identical frames. Our AI photo selection evaluates every frame for sharpness, exposure, and composition. If 2 or 3 photos are truly identical in quality, the fallback mechanism kicks in. It selects 1 primary image for the final delivery and safely stacks the alternates rather than hiding them permanently. You maintain absolute control over the final choice. This approach protects your workflow from accidental omissions while keeping your selection process fast. We know that delivering consistency is vital for your clients. By using this fallback method, you'll spend less time agonizing over microscopic differences and more time growing your business. You can confidently process 1,000 images in minutes. You'll know the system will pause and ask for your input only when it truly matters.

Does the fallback mechanism work with my camera RAW files?

Yes, the fallback mechanism works smoothly with all major RAW file formats directly from your camera. You do not need to convert your real estate files to JPEGs before running them through the system. When you upload a batch of RAW images, our AI photo selection analyzes the uncompressed data to make accurate choices. If a file is corrupted or unreadable, the fallback protocol immediately flags that specific image so you can investigate. It never skips a file without notifying you. This deep integration with RAW files keeps you maintain the highest possible image quality for every property portfolio. We process the heavy files in the background so you can focus on other tasks. Your listing agents expect fast results, and this process helps you deliver them. You'll keep your exact folder structure and metadata intact throughout the entire fallback process. This level of consistency allows you to process 500 RAW files in a fraction of the time it takes to cull manually.

How does a fallback impact my turnaround time for a client gallery?

A fallback actually protects your turnaround time by preventing costly mistakes that require manual corrections. When you use AI photo selection to build a client gallery, the fallback system only interrupts you when human judgment is absolutely necessary. Instead of spending 2 hours culling a massive interior shoot, you'll spend 5 minutes reviewing the handful of images the fallback system flagged. This targeted review process dramatically speeds up your workflow. You deliver the final listing photos to your clients much faster. We designed this safety net to keep your operations moving at high speed without sacrificing quality. When an image triggers a fallback, it is isolated in a specific folder for quick access. You do not have to hunt through 800 files to find the 4 shots that need your attention. This focused approach guarantees consistency across your team while helping you meet tight daily deadlines with ease. You stay in control of the schedule from start to finish.

How is this fallback different from doing manual selection in Lightroom?

The fallback system automates the tedious parts of culling while reserving manual selection only for the toughest choices. When you manually cull a real estate shoot in Lightroom, you have to look at every single frame to check focus and exposure. This drains your energy and slows down your delivery. With our AI photo selection, the software does the heavy lifting first. The fallback only activates when the system finds a tie between 2 excellent shots of a bedroom. Instead of starting from scratch, you start your work with a nearly finished gallery. We give you a curated selection of the best images, plus a small group of fallback files to review. You'll cut your active culling time by 90% while maintaining complete creative control over the final delivery. This method ensures perfect consistency because the AI takes care of the objective technical checks. You only use your valuable time to make subjective artistic decisions that an algorithm cannot make.

What happens as a fallback when the AI photo selection is unsure about lighting?

When the AI photo selection encounters tricky lighting, the fallback mechanism retains the best exposed options for your final decision. Real estate photography often involves mixed lighting situations, like bright windows in a dark living room. If the system cannot easily determine which exposure to select for a HDR Merge, it triggers a fallback. It keeps the bracketed sequence intact and flags the property images for your review. You'll never lose a vital exposure just because the lighting was complex. We built this to ensure you have all the necessary files to create a stunning final product. The fallback prevents the software from discarding a dark frame that you actually need for window pulls. This protects the consistency of your editing process. You can confidently shoot complex lighting setups knowing the system will back you up. You'll deliver perfect interior photos every time, even when the ambient light fights against you.

Can I customize the fallback settings for different listing types?

Yes, you can adjust your fallback preferences to match the specific needs of any interior shoot. A luxury home gallery requires a different approach than a standard rental listing. You might want the AI photo selection to be highly aggressive for a cheap rental, leaving you with 0 fallback images to review. For a premium listing, you can set the fallback parameters to be much more conservative. The system will flag more images for your manual approval to ensure absolute perfection. We put this flexibility directly in your hands so you can scale your services. You dictate exactly how the software behaves based on your turnaround requirements and client expectations. This adaptability ensures you maintain brand consistency across different tiers of service. You'll save hours of manual work on standard shoots while retaining tight control over your premium projects. You get a customized workflow that adapts to your daily business needs.

How does the fallback process maintain consistency across a large team?

The fallback process forces every photographer on your real estate team to follow the exact same culling standards. When you have 5 different people shooting and culling, human error naturally creeps in. Our AI photo selection removes that variability by applying strict, objective rules to every single property upload. If an image fails to meet the baseline quality standards, the fallback mechanism flags it automatically. Your editors do not have to guess if a blurry photo was intentional or a mistake. We designed this to centralize your quality control. The fallback creates a standardized review folder for every project, making it incredibly easy for a lead editor to approve the final batch. You'll see a massive improvement in team consistency because the software acts as an impartial judge. You can confidently hire new photographers knowing the fallback system will catch their mistakes before the client ever sees them.

Will the fallback system ever delete a necessary listing photo?

No, the fallback system will never permanently delete a necessary listing photo from your hard drive. Our AI photo selection works safely and securely to protect your real estate assets. When the software culls an interior shoot, it simply tags and rates the images within your catalog. The fallback mechanism keeps that any photo the system decides not to select is hidden from the main view but remains completely accessible. If you realize you need an extra shot of the backyard for a gallery, you can easily retrieve it with 1 click. We know how stressful it is to lose a file, so we built the system to keep you entirely in control. You'll never have to explain a missing photo to an angry client. This safe fallback approach guarantees absolute peace of mind. You get the benefits of aggressive automated culling without any of the risks associated with permanent file deletion.

How does the fallback feature integrate into my daily real estate workflow?

The fallback feature integrates directly into your existing workflow without requiring any new complicated software. You simply run your real estate shoot through Imagen, and the AI photo selection handles the initial cull. The fallback process automatically creates a specific folder or collection for any flagged interior photos. You open your catalog, review the main gallery, and then quickly check the fallback folder. You'll spend about 3 minutes making final decisions on the flagged images. Once you finish, you send the finalized listing straight to editing. We built this to feel like a natural extension of your current habits. You do not have to learn a complex new interface to manage the fallback files. This smooth integration protects your quality standards and allows you to process jobs much faster. You'll confidently deliver 5 or 6 houses a day because the fallback system acts as your reliable digital assistant.

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