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Background Photo Editing Software

You'll get a uniform look across 1,000 headshots and product photos in minutes. Imagen handles the volume so you don't stop shooting.

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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.

  • Crop

    Uniform framing for multi-photographer operations. Visual consistency across all event types.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Smooth Skin

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

  • Straighten

    Level horizons and correct tilted angles instantly. Professional composition on stage shots and group photos.

  • 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 delivery

Deliver your work by morning

Shoot 1,000 headshots today and deliver them tomorrow. Our background photo editing software runs while you rest. You'll wake up to finished galleries matching your studio style.

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Uniform studio output

Match every subject perfectly

Whether you have 1 or 10 photographers, your look stays the same. Imagen applies your Personal AI Profile to every product shot. You don't worry about mismatched studio exposures.

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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

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    • 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

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    • 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 exactly is studio and product photographers editing?

Studio and product photographers editing focuses on creating perfect consistency across hundreds of controlled images. When you shoot in a studio environment, you need the background and the subject to look exactly the same from the first frame to frame 1,000. This process involves color correction, exposure adjustments, and precise masking to separate your subject from the background. Doing this manually takes hours of tedious work per shoot. Good background photo editing software automates these repetitive adjustments while keeping you in total control of the final look. Imagen learns your specific style and applies it across your entire catalog at lightning speed. You'll get back 96% of your editing time to focus on shooting more products or booking new clients. You aren't clicking the same sliders over and over. You simply review a nearly finished gallery. Your studio delivers professional results faster, and your clients get their product photos exactly when they expect them.

How does Imagen handle batch processing for large product catalogs?

Imagen processes thousands of images at once by applying your unique Personal AI Profile to every single RAW file in your catalog. You upload your Lightroom Classic catalog, and we deliver fully edited photos back to you at a rate of 1,500 images in less than 10 minutes. When you photograph a large product line in the studio, maintaining a pure white or perfectly exposed background behind every subject is critical. Our background photo editing software analyzes each photo individually, adjusting the exposure, white balance, and contrast to match your exact style. You don't have to copy and paste settings or manually tweak every single shot to make the background match. The AI understands the relationship between your subject and the lighting environment. You review the final batch, make any minor tweaks, and export. You cut your post-production time dramatically and deliver consistent product galleries to your clients days ahead of schedule.

How is this different from manually isolating subjects in Photoshop?

Manual editing in Photoshop requires you to draw paths or brush masks around every single subject to fix the background. This pixel-level work easily takes 5 to 10 minutes per photo. When you shoot 500 items for a studio catalog, that manual process becomes a massive bottleneck for your business. Imagen approaches this differently by applying global and local adjustments directly in Lightroom Classic before you ever need Photoshop. Our background photo editing software uses AI masking to instantly identify the subject and the background across your entire gallery. It applies your specific editing style to correct the exposure and color balance of the background without altering the true colors of the product. You skip the tedious manual masking entirely. You'll only open Photoshop for advanced retouching like removing dust or complex reflections. You save countless hours of repetitive work while maintaining the exact level of control you demand for high-end studio photography.

Does this software work directly with my camera RAW files?

Yes, Imagen works directly with your camera RAW files inside your existing Lightroom Classic workflow. You don't have to convert your studio files to JPEGs or TIFFs before editing. Working with RAW files gives you the maximum amount of data to recover highlights on a bright background or lift shadows on a dark subject. Our background photo editing software reads the raw sensor data to apply your Personal AI Profile with incredible precision. This means you keep the full dynamic range of your original studio capture. We apply all the edits as non-destructive sliders and AI masks directly to your Lightroom catalog. You open the catalog and see exactly what the AI did. You retain 100% control to adjust any slider, tweak a mask around your subject, or refine the background exposure. You get the speed of AI automation without sacrificing a single pixel of image quality.

How does using AI affect my client turnaround time?

Using Imagen cuts your client turnaround time from weeks to just a few days or even hours. When you shoot a massive e-commerce catalog in the studio, your clients expect fast delivery to get their products online. Manual editing forces you to spend days tweaking the subject and the background to look perfectly uniform. Our background photo editing software eliminates that massive delay. You send a catalog of 2,000 photos to our servers, and we return the edited files in under 15 minutes. You spend maybe 1 or 2 hours reviewing the gallery and making final adjustments. You deliver the final images while your competitors are still importing their files. This speed allows you to take on twice as many studio clients without working nights and weekends. You build a reputation for incredibly fast, reliable delivery, which helps you win bigger contracts and grow your photography business.

How do I ensure consistency across a multi-day product shoot?

You ensure consistency by training a Personal AI Profile on your previously edited studio work. Lighting can shift slightly over a 3-day product shoot, causing the background to look gray on Tuesday and pure white on Thursday. Manual correction requires you to constantly compare images side by side. Imagen learns exactly how you like your subject exposed and how bright you want your background. Our background photo editing software analyzes the unique lighting of each new photo and adjusts the sliders to match your established style. It acts as a digital assistant that doesn't get tired or suffer from eye fatigue. You get a perfectly uniform gallery across all 3 days of shooting. Your clients see a cohesive catalog where every product looks like it was shot in the exact same minute. You spend your time planning the next creative setup instead of fixing minor exposure shifts in post-production.

Can the AI separate complex products from the backdrop?

Yes, Imagen uses advanced AI masking to perfectly separate your subject from the backdrop. We know that editing products with complex edges like bicycles, jewelry, or apparel takes a massive amount of time. You often spend minutes on a single photo trying to make the background perfectly white without blowing out the highlights on the product. Our background photo editing software automatically generates precise subject and background masks directly in Lightroom Classic. It applies your specific exposure and contrast adjustments to the background while keeping the product perfectly exposed. You don't have to brush in masks by hand. The AI handles the heavy lifting, and you simply review the results. This automated masking works across your entire studio gallery in minutes. You retain full control to refine the mask edge if needed, but you skip the tedious manual labor that slows down your delivery schedule.

What if my brand style requires a dark and moody aesthetic?

Imagen adapts to your exact aesthetic, whether you shoot bright and airy e-commerce products or dark and moody studio portraits. You train your Personal AI Profile using 3,000 of your past edited photos. We analyze exactly how you manipulate the shadows on your subject and how you tone down the background. Our background photo editing software doesn't force a generic look onto your images. It learns your specific color grading, contrast preferences, and masking techniques. When you upload a new catalog, the AI applies your custom moody style to every single frame. You get a gallery that looks exactly like you edited it yourself. If you change your studio style over time, you simply update your profile with your newest edits. The AI evolves right alongside your creative vision. You keep your signature look while dropping your editing time by 96%.

Do I lose control over the final look of my images?

You never lose control over the final look of your images. Think of Imagen as your dedicated studio assistant who does all the prep work before you step in for the final review. We apply the edits directly to your Lightroom Classic catalog using standard sliders and local adjustment masks. When you open the catalog, you see exactly how the AI adjusted the exposure on your subject and the color balance on your background. If a specific product needs a slightly brighter background, you just grab the slider and move it. Our background photo editing software integrates smoothly into your existing workflow without locking away your files in a proprietary format. You make the final creative decisions on every single photo. You get the massive time savings of AI automation while keeping 100% of the creative control in your hands. You deliver perfect galleries faster without ever compromising your artistic standards.

Is it cost-effective for a high-volume commercial photography business?

Using AI is incredibly cost-effective for high-volume commercial photography. When you run a busy studio, time is your most expensive resource. Paying a human editor or spending your own hours fixing the background on 5,000 product photos destroys your profit margins. Imagen charges a few cents per photo, allowing you to edit thousands of images for a fraction of the cost of traditional outsourcing. Our background photo editing software handles the repetitive task of matching the subject and background exposure across massive catalogs in minutes. You lower your overhead costs and drastically reduce your turnaround times. This efficiency allows you to book more studio sessions, take on larger commercial clients, and increase your overall revenue. You stop trading your valuable time for tedious slider adjustments. You invest in a tool that pays for itself on the very first large catalog you process.

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