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Batch Portrait Editing Software

You'll process 1,000 studio and product shots in minutes. Batch retouch skin, brighten eyes, and blur backgrounds across every session.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Crop

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

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching instantly to high-volume galleries. Flawless portraits that preserve authentic expressions.

  • Straighten

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

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance subjects with intelligent adjustments. Keynote speakers and key moments get the emphasis they need.

  • Teeth Whitening

    Brighter smiles with automatic teeth whitening. Natural-looking enhancement for high-volume picture days.

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 galleries tomorrow

You shoot 1,000 headshots today, and you'll send them out tomorrow. Our batch portrait editing software applies skin retouching, eye adjustments, and background blur in minutes.

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Consistent studio style

One look across all shoots

We keep your brand uniform across every photographer and session. Your AI Profile applies the exact same edit to 500 product shots, so you don't waste hours matching them.

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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.

Expert Support for Photographers 24/7

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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 studio and product photographers editing?

Studio and product photographers editing focuses on consistently color correcting and retouching large volumes of images from controlled lighting environments. When you shoot a high volume of portraits or products, you need a reliable way to make every subject look perfect across the entire session. We built our batch portrait editing software to handle these exact demands. You can apply skin smoothing, eye brightening, and background blur to 1,000 photos in minutes. You don't have to brush masks by hand for every single shot. Imagen analyzes each image to find the subject and separate them from the background automatically. This means your studio lighting looks consistent, your product colors stay accurate, and your portraits retain a natural, polished finish. You maintain complete creative control over the final result. You review the edits in Lightroom and adjust any sliders you want before exporting. This approach cuts your post-production time by 96% while keeping your signature style intact.

How does Imagen handle batch skin retouching and background blur across different sessions?

Our software processes your entire catalog at once by reading the unique lighting and composition of every single frame. When you bring your studio portraits into Lightroom, you want the skin retouching and background blur to look consistent across 500 different shots. Our batch portrait editing software creates precise AI masks for every subject automatically. You don't need to copy and paste settings that might ruin the next photo. The AI identifies the face, eyes, and skin of your subject and applies your specific retouching preferences. It also masks the background perfectly so you can soften distracting elements without touching the product or person in the foreground. You get a fully edited gallery back in minutes. Because the AI adapts to the specific exposure and white balance of each image, your studio sessions look cohesive from start to finish. You always get the final say, so you can tweak the skin smoothing or background blur on any individual photo before you deliver the gallery to your client.

How is this different from doing manual portrait retouching in Photoshop?

Doing manual portrait retouching in Photoshop takes hours of tedious brushwork, while our batch portrait editing software finishes the job in minutes. In Photoshop, you open 1 image at a time to heal blemishes, dodge and burn, and blur the background. That workflow kills your profitability when you have 800 studio headshots to deliver. Imagen moves this entire process into Lightroom so you edit everything in bulk. We use a Personal AI Profile that learns exactly how you like your subject to look. It handles the heavy lifting of skin smoothing, eye brightening, and background adjustments across your entire catalog simultaneously. You don't waste time creating complex layers or masks. The AI isolates your subject from the studio background instantly. You get the high-quality results you expect from Photoshop but at a fraction of the time. You retain full control over the RAW file in Lightroom, which means you can dial the retouching back if a client wants a more natural look.

Does the batch editing software work directly with my camera RAW files?

Yes, our software works directly with your RAW files to preserve the maximum amount of image data. You don't need to export JPEGs or create intermediate files before you start editing. You simply connect your Lightroom catalog to Imagen, and we analyze the RAW data to apply your personalized edits. This is crucial for studio and product photographers editing because you need the highest color accuracy possible for commercial clients. Our batch portrait editing software applies your specific color grading, skin retouching, and background blur as native Lightroom adjustments. When the edits are ready, they sync right back to your original RAW files. You see exactly how the AI masked your subject and adjusted the studio background. Because the process is entirely non-destructive, you never lose your original capture. You can adjust the exposure, tweak the eye brightening, or change the background blur on any image with 0 quality loss.

How does batch portrait editing affect my studio turnaround time?

Batch portrait editing cuts your turnaround time from weeks to just a few days. When you shoot a volume studio campaign, your clients expect fast results. Manually masking every subject and softening every background takes an enormous amount of time away from shooting. By using our batch portrait editing software, you can process 1,000 images in under 10 minutes. You spend your morning reviewing the gallery instead of doing the actual editing. The AI handles the repetitive tasks like color correction, skin smoothing, and background blur automatically. This speed lets you deliver final galleries faster, which leads to happier clients and more referrals for your studio business. You don't have to sacrifice quality for speed. Every subject receives precise, individualized adjustments based on your Personal AI Profile. You get your life back, increase your hourly profit, and have more time to book new clients instead of sitting behind a computer screen.

Can I control the intensity of the skin retouching and eye brightening?

You have absolute control over the intensity of every single retouching adjustment. We know that every studio photographer has a different aesthetic. Some prefer a highly polished look for commercial products, while others want a natural texture for corporate headshots. Our batch portrait editing software lets you set your exact preferences before you hit edit. You decide exactly how much skin smoothing, eye brightening, and background blur you want applied to your images. Once the AI processes your catalog, you receive standard Lightroom masks for every subject. If you notice the skin looks too soft on a specific person, you simply lower the slider in Lightroom. The AI does the tedious work of finding the subject and masking the background, but you make the final creative decisions. You aren't locked into a baked-in JPEG. You get the perfect balance of automated speed and precise manual control for your studio workflow.

How does the AI keep my colors consistent across different studio lighting setups?

The AI analyzes the specific exposure, white balance, and contrast of every individual photo to ensure perfect consistency. When you move a subject from a dark studio backdrop to a bright white background, the lighting changes dramatically. A standard preset applies the exact same values to both photos, which creates inconsistent colors. Our batch portrait editing software uses a Personal AI Profile that understands your overall editing style. It reads the unique data of each RAW file and calculates the exact adjustments needed to match your desired look. If your studio strobes misfire or your ambient light shifts, the AI compensates automatically. It keeps your skin tones accurate and your background colors true to life across the entire gallery. You don't have to manually sync settings and tweak every single photo anymore. Every subject looks like they belong in the same cohesive campaign, no matter how the lighting changed during the shoot.

What do I need to create a Personal AI Profile for my product photography?

You need 3,000 previously edited photos to build a Personal AI Profile that perfectly matches your style. These photos teach the AI exactly how you handle exposure, color grading, and cropping in your studio. You simply upload your past Lightroom catalogs, and our system learns your unique approach to editing. For studio and product photographers editing, we recommend uploading catalogs that feature a variety of your typical setups. Include images with different background colors, varied lighting ratios, and diverse subject types. The more data you provide, the better the AI understands your specific workflow. Once your profile is ready, it acts as your dedicated batch portrait editing software. It applies your exact aesthetic to every new shoot automatically. If you don't have 3,000 images yet, you can use 1 of our pre-built AI Profiles to get started immediately. You can tweak those profiles to fit your studio style as you build up your own catalog of work.

Does the batch editing software handle product photos as well as portraits?

Yes, our software processes product photography with the same precision it uses for human portraits. Studio and product photographers editing requires incredible attention to detail, especially when it comes to color accuracy and sharpness. While features like skin smoothing and eye brightening apply specifically to a human subject, the core AI excels at exposure correction and color grading for products. The AI accurately identifies the product and separates it from the background. This allows you to apply a clean background blur or adjust the backdrop color without affecting the item you are selling. You can run a catalog that mixes corporate headshots and still-life products at the same time. The batch portrait editing software recognizes the difference in the content and applies the appropriate adjustments to each file. You get a fully edited studio gallery that maintains perfect consistency across both your product shots and your portrait subjects.

How much does it cost to use Imagen for high volume studio sessions?

We use a simple pay-per-photo pricing model that scales perfectly with your studio volume. You only pay for the images you actually edit, which keeps your overhead costs incredibly low. For just a few cents per photo, our batch portrait editing software handles all your color correction, skin smoothing, and background blur automatically. When you calculate the hours you currently spend brushing masks onto every subject, the return on investment becomes obvious immediately. A studio session that used to take 3 days to edit now takes 10 minutes, costing you less than a cup of coffee. You don't have to pay a massive monthly subscription fee during your slow season. You just buy credits as you need them. This flexibility makes it the perfect solution for studio and product photographers editing large campaigns. You save money on outsourcing, you save hours of your own time, and you deliver beautiful results to your clients faster than ever.

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