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Black and White Lightroom Editing Software

Slash your editing time by 96% while staying in control. Imagen learns your personal style and applies it to your entire catalog in minutes.

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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.

Fast photo turnaround

Deliver photos by morning

Get your time back. As your black and white Lightroom editing software, Imagen processes 1,000 photos in minutes. We apply your exact tones inside Lightroom Classic so you don't have to.

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Brand consistency

Match styles on every job

Keep your black and white look identical across every shoot. Imagen uses your Personal AI Profile to apply exact contrast and grain. You'll get consistent results from all your photographers.

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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

    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 Lightroom users across all photography niches editing?

Lightroom users across all photography niches editing refers to the process where photographers use Adobe software to finalize their images, regardless of their specialty. Whether you shoot weddings, landscapes, portraits, or street photography, your workflow likely centers around a single catalog. Black and white photography requires a specific touch to balance shadows, highlights, and contrast perfectly. Achieving that perfect monochrome look manually takes hours, especially when you process 1,000 images from a weekend shoot. Imagen acts as your dedicated black and white lightroom editing software to speed up this exact process. We analyze your past edits to build a Personal AI Profile that understands your unique style. You apply this profile directly within your workspace, completely replacing the need to click through every single photo to apply a basic preset. You keep full control of the final output while cutting your editing time by up to 96%. The AI handles the heavy lifting of adjusting exposure and contrast for monochrome images, leaving you free to focus on the creative details that matter most to your clients.

How does Imagen handle black and white conversions across a large Lightroom catalog?

Imagen processes your entire catalog at lightning speed by analyzing the unique lighting and composition of every single photo. When you use our black and white lightroom editing software, the AI evaluates the specific exposure and contrast needs of each image before applying any adjustments. It doesn't just slap a generic preset over your work. Instead, the AI makes calculated adjustments to the black and white mix, tone curve, and presence sliders based on your Personal AI Profile. If you have a batch of 500 wedding reception photos with mixed indoor lighting, the software adapts to those changing conditions automatically. You send the project to our servers, and we return the customized edits directly to your Lightroom workspace in minutes. You review the final black and white gallery and make any final tweaks you want. This automated process saves you countless hours of repetitive clicking, allowing you to deliver stunning monochrome galleries to your clients much faster.

How is this different from applying a standard black and white preset manually?

A standard preset applies the exact same mathematical adjustments to every photo, regardless of the original lighting or exposure. When you use a basic preset on 800 photos in your catalog, you still have to manually tweak the exposure, white balance, and contrast for almost every single image. Imagen operates differently by analyzing the unique characteristics of each photograph before making any changes. As a smart black and white lightroom editing software, it adjusts the parameters dynamically to match your Personal AI Profile. If one photo is underexposed by 1 stop and another is overexposed by 2 stops, the AI corrects both perfectly while maintaining your signature monochrome look. You get consistent black and white results across your entire gallery without the tedious manual corrections. This intelligent automation integrates directly into Lightroom, giving you a customized starting point that is usually 90% to 100% complete. You spend your time finessing a few favorite shots instead of fixing basic exposure issues on hundreds of files.

Does this black and white lightroom editing software work with RAW files from any camera?

Yes, our software works smoothly with RAW files from all major camera manufacturers. Whether you shoot with Sony, Canon, Nikon, or Fujifilm, you can process your images with total confidence. The AI reads the underlying RAW data within your catalog to make precise adjustments to the tonal range, contrast, and black and white mix. This deep integration with Lightroom means you don't lose any image quality during the editing process. You simply import your RAW files as you normally do, choose your black and white Personal AI Profile instead of a static preset, and let the software do the heavy lifting. The AI understands how different sensors capture light and color, allowing it to translate those colors into stunning monochrome tones accurately. You never have to worry about specific camera color science ruining your black and white conversions. You get beautiful and consistent results that reflect your unique style, regardless of which camera body you used for the shoot. You retain all the flexibility of the original RAW file for any final manual tweaks you want to make.

How does automating black and white edits affect my turnaround time for clients?

Automating your black and white edits reduces your turnaround time from weeks to mere days. Manually converting a gallery of 600 images to monochrome takes hours of repetitive work, especially when you have to adjust the contrast and shadows for every distinct lighting situation. By using a dedicated black and white lightroom editing software, you eliminate this bottleneck entirely. You send your catalog to Imagen, and we return the fully edited metadata in minutes. The AI applies your signature style dynamically, which is far more accurate than syncing a basic preset across hundreds of varying photos. You can review an entire wedding or portrait session in a fraction of the time it usually takes. This speed allows you to deliver final galleries to your clients faster, resulting in happier customers and better reviews. You gain back hours of your week to focus on marketing, booking new clients, or simply enjoying your free time outside of the editing cave. The integration with Lightroom keeps your workflow simple and incredibly fast.

Can I still adjust the contrast and grain in Lightroom after the AI applies the edits?

You retain 100% control over every single adjustment slider in your workspace. Imagen doesn't lock your photos or flatten your files into uneditable JPEGs. When we send the edited metadata back to your catalog, the adjustments appear exactly as if you made them yourself. If you want to add more grain to a specific portrait or increase the contrast on a landscape shot, you simply move the sliders in Lightroom. Our black and white lightroom editing software acts as a highly skilled assistant that gets your gallery 90% of the way to completion. You step in for the final artistic decisions. This is much more flexible than applying a heavy preset that destroys the underlying RAW data flexibility. You can tweak the black and white mix, adjust the tone curve, or modify the exposure on any image at any time. We build the foundation using your Personal AI Profile, and you get the final say on exactly how your monochrome images look before exporting them for your clients.

Will the AI learn my specific style for black and white photography across different lighting conditions?

Yes, the AI learns exactly how you handle different lighting scenarios by analyzing your previous work. When you build a Personal AI Profile, you feed the system at least 3,000 of your previously edited images. The AI looks at how you adjust the shadows in harsh midday sun versus how you handle contrast in a dimly lit reception hall. It learns your specific approach to the black and white mix in Lightroom. Unlike a static preset that applies the same settings everywhere, our black and white lightroom editing software adapts to the unique lighting of each new photo in your catalog. If you prefer deep, moody blacks in low light and soft, airy grays in bright light, the AI replicates those exact preferences. As you continue to shoot and tweak your final images, the AI learns from those adjustments and improves over time. You get a customized editing assistant that truly understands your unique eye for monochrome photography across any lighting situation you encounter.

How does the software handle mixed lighting situations when converting images to black and white?

Mixed lighting is one of the biggest challenges for monochrome conversions, but our AI handles it by analyzing the specific color temperatures before converting the image. When you shoot a wedding reception with tungsten bulbs and purple DJ lights, a standard preset often creates muddy grays and flat contrast. Our black and white lightroom editing software looks at the underlying colors in the RAW file to determine how to balance the tones. It adjusts the white balance and tint dynamically before applying your specific black and white mix preferences. This ensures that skin tones look natural and the contrast remains punchy, even in terrible lighting conditions. You don't have to manually fix the exposure and contrast for every single photo in your catalog. The AI applies your Personal AI Profile intelligently, giving you consistent and beautiful black and white images regardless of the mixed lighting. You review the final results in Lightroom and make any minor adjustments you need, saving you hours of frustration.

Do I need to export my photos from Lightroom to use this black and white editing tool?

You never have to export heavy RAW files or leave your primary workspace to use our software. Imagen integrates directly with your existing workflow by communicating with your catalog. You simply open our desktop app, select the project you want to edit, and choose your black and white Personal AI Profile. We extract only the metadata and a tiny smart preview of each image, which allows the upload process to take just seconds. Our black and white lightroom editing software processes the data on our secure servers and sends the adjusted metadata right back to you. You click a single button to download the edits, and you see the sliders move automatically in Lightroom. This process is drastically faster than exporting large files to external software or manually clicking a preset onto 1,000 different images. You keep your entire organizational system intact while letting the AI handle the tedious adjustments, giving you a seamless and highly efficient monochrome editing experience.

How do I maintain consistency in my black and white edits across multiple photography niches?

Maintaining a consistent monochrome style across weddings, portraits, and landscapes is simple when you use a customized AI profile. If you're tired of tweaking a different preset for every single niche, our black and white lightroom editing software provides a unified solution. You train your Personal AI Profile using a diverse catalog of your best work from all your different photography specialties. The AI learns the core elements of your style, such as your preferred contrast levels, grain amount, and shadow depth. When you upload a new project, the AI applies those core stylistic choices while adapting dynamically to the specific content of each photo. A black and white portrait will have smooth skin tones, while a black and white landscape will feature dramatic skies, all while looking like they belong in the same portfolio. You get perfectly consistent edits delivered straight to Lightroom. You spend less time worrying about matching tones across different shoots and more time focusing on capturing incredible images.

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