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AI Tools for Batch Photo Culling and Editing

Studio and product photographers, batch process jobs 96% faster. You'll get a uniform look across every subject for high-volume studio output.

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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.

Fast turnaround times

Deliver galleries faster

You don't have to wait days to deliver. Our AI tools for batch photo culling and editing process 1,000 images in minutes. You send final headshots to your clients the next morning.

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Brand consistency

Keep every photo uniform

Your studio shoots hundreds of products a week. We apply your exact AI Profile to every single photo. You'll get perfectly consistent results across all your photographers and sets.

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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 makes studio and product photographers editing different from other types of photography?

Studio and product photographers editing requires absolute consistency across hundreds of images in a single catalog. When you shoot in a controlled studio environment, the lighting on your subject and the color of your backdrop must match perfectly from the first frame to the last. This level of precision takes hours of manual work. We've built our ai tools for batch photo culling and editing to give you those hours back. Instead of adjusting white balance and exposure individually, you'll train a Personal AI Profile on your previous work. The software learns exactly how you treat your subject and background. It then applies those exact adjustments across your entire shoot in minutes. You'll get back a fully edited catalog that looks exactly like your manual work. You'll stay completely in control of the final image, but you skip the tedious repetition. You can slash your editing time by up to 96% and focus on growing your business instead of staring at sliders.

How do ai tools for batch photo culling and editing handle large product catalogs?

You'll process 1,000 product images in less than 10 minutes with our software. When you shoot commercial catalogs, you capture multiple angles of the same subject against a similar backdrop. Manually picking the sharpest images and applying consistent color grades takes days. Imagen automates this heavy lifting. First, the software groups duplicate shots and selects the sharpest image where your subject is perfectly in focus. Next, it applies your custom editing style to every selected photo. Because the AI analyzes each individual frame, it makes micro-adjustments to exposure and temperature. This guarantees your white background stays pure white and your product colors remain true to life across the entire batch. You'll simply review the final results in Lightroom and make any minor tweaks you want. The AI acts as your dedicated assistant. It'll handle the repetitive tasks while you retain complete creative control over the final gallery.

How is this different from copying and pasting presets in Lightroom?

Copying and pasting a preset applies the exact same values to every photo, but our AI adapts to the unique lighting in each specific image. Even in a controlled indoor setting, your flash output might vary slightly or ambient light might shift. If you paste a static preset, you'll still have to manually fix the exposure and white balance on dozens of photos to make the backdrop match. Our software analyzes the specific subject and background in every single frame. It calculates the precise adjustments needed to achieve your consistent look. If 1 shot is 1/3 of a stop darker, the AI automatically boosts the exposure for that specific image. This means you won't spend hours manually tweaking sliders after applying a preset. You'll get a fully balanced gallery right out of the gate. You'll use your time to review the final product instead of fixing technical inconsistencies across your studio session.

Does the software work with my camera RAW files and tethered workflow?

Yes, our software reads your standard RAW files directly through your existing Lightroom Classic catalog. Many product photographers shoot tethered in the studio to check lighting and focus on a larger screen. Once you finish your session and your RAW files are in Lightroom, you'll simply send the catalog to Imagen. You don't need to export heavy RAW files or change your file formats. The software works with the data already in your catalog. It'll analyze your subject and background, apply your editing profile, and send back a small metadata file. This syncs directly to your original RAW files in seconds. You'll see the edits instantly without ever moving your high-resolution images out of your local storage. This keeps your workflow incredibly fast and protects your original files. You maintain complete ownership and control over your RAW data while saving hours on the actual editing process.

How do AI editing tools affect my turnaround time for commercial clients?

You'll deliver final galleries to your commercial clients days or even weeks faster. Commercial clients often demand quick turnarounds for their marketing campaigns and e-commerce stores. When you manually edit 500 images from a full-day studio session, you might spend 3 days just sorting and color-correcting. Our software cuts that processing time down to minutes. You send the catalog to be edited while you grab lunch or pack up your gear. By the time you sit back at your desk, the edits are ready for your final review. The software keeps your subject looks sharp and your background colors are perfectly uniform. You'll spend perhaps 1 hour reviewing the gallery instead of days moving sliders. This speed allows you to take on more clients per month without working late into the night. You'll build a reputation for lightning-fast delivery while maintaining the high quality your brand is known for.

Will the AI keep my pure white backgrounds consistent across different products?

The software specifically analyzes the entire frame to ensure your white backgrounds remain perfectly consistent. Product photography demands absolute color accuracy. If your backdrop shifts from pure white to a slight gray or blue across different items, the client will reject the batch. Our AI looks at the relationship between your subject and the negative space. It understands your editing style and makes individualized adjustments to the white balance, highlights, and exposure of every single photo. Because it edits based on the actual content of the image rather than applying a blanket preset, it'll correct minor lighting fluctuations from your strobes. You'll get a cohesive catalog where the background stays pure white and the colors of your subject remain accurate. You'll always have the final say and can tweak any image in Lightroom, but you'll skip the tedious process of matching backgrounds manually. This protects your professional reputation for flawless delivery.

How many photos do I need to train a custom profile for my product photography?

You need 3,000 previously edited photos to create your own Personal AI Profile. We're recommending you use catalogs that represent your typical studio setup and lighting conditions. When you'll upload these past catalogs, the AI studies exactly how you treat different colors, textures, and lighting scenarios. It'll learn your specific preferences for sharpening a subject or brightening a background. The more consistent your uploaded edits are, the smarter your profile becomes. If you shoot various styles, you'll even create separate profiles for different clients or lighting setups. Once the training is complete, the software mimics your exact creative decisions on all future shoots. If you don't have 3,000 edits ready, you'll start immediately with 1 of our pre-trained AI Profiles. You can tweak these existing profiles to fit your business needs while you build up your own catalog of edits over time.

Can the software help me select the best images from a massive product shoot?

Yes, our culling feature automatically groups similar photos and identifies the strongest images from your session. In a typical studio environment, you might fire off 10 frames of the exact same product to guarantee 1 perfect shot. Manually zooming in to check focus on every single frame drains your energy. The software handles this by analyzing the technical qualities of each photo. It detects which image has the sharpest focus on your subject. It flags photos where the lighting misfired or the item is blurry. You tell the software how strict you want the selection process to be. It then rates or color-labels the best shots directly in your Lightroom catalog. You'll skip the grueling process of pixel-peeping thousands of images against a plain background. You'll jump straight into reviewing the curated selection, saving you hours of tedious work after every major production.

Does the AI automatically crop and straighten my product photos?

The software automatically crops and straightens your images based on the compositional rules you establish. Consistency in framing is just as important as consistent lighting in e-commerce and catalog work. If the product jumps around the frame as the customer clicks through a website, it looks unprofessional. Our AI evaluates the position of your subject within the frame and adjusts the crop to match your past work. It ensures the horizon lines are perfectly straight and the subject is centered against the background exactly how you want it. It leaves the exact amount of negative space you prefer. You won't have to manually align hundreds of identical products. The software handles the geometric corrections in the same pass as the color grading. You review the final crops in Lightroom and can easily reset or adjust any frame. This gives your studio a massive speed advantage without sacrificing visual precision.

What happens if I want to adjust the edits after the AI finishes?

You have complete freedom to adjust any slider in Lightroom because the AI applies its edits as non-destructive metadata. We know that professional photographers need total control over their final deliverables. Our software doesn't bake the edits into a JPEG or lock your files. When the edits sync back to your catalog, you'll see standard Lightroom slider adjustments for exposure, contrast, and color balance. If you want to brighten the background slightly or add a bit more contrast to your subject, you'll just move the slider. Every manual adjustment you make helps the software learn. You can send these final tweaks back to Imagen to continuously update and improve your Personal AI Profile. The AI acts as your reliable studio assistant, getting the gallery 90% of the way there. You'll step in at the end to apply your final artistic polish, ensuring every single image meets your exact standards.

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