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Black Magic Photo Editing Software

You'll edit 1,000 product shots and headshots in minutes. We give studio photographers a uniform look, and you keep total control.

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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

Turn around shoots overnight

Cut edit time by 96% and get your studio portraits back in minutes. It feels like black magic photo editing software, but you're just letting Imagen process high-volume shoots while you sleep.

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Brand consistency

One look across every shoot

Keep your product shots and headshots perfectly uniform, even with multiple photographers. We apply your exact style across 1,000 photos so you don't have to touch a single slider.

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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 exactly is studio and product photographers editing with AI?

Studio and product photographers editing requires absolute precision to make every detail pop. You spend hours adjusting the exposure on a subject or cleaning up a distracting background. When you use black magic photo editing software, you automate the tedious parts of your workflow while keeping complete control over your final images. Imagen learns your unique style by analyzing your previous edits. We apply those exact adjustments to your new catalogs in a fraction of the time. You get perfectly edited photos at 0.5 seconds per image. Your subject remains crisp and perfectly lit against the background. You no longer spend your entire day clicking sliders in a dark studio. You get your time back to focus on booking new clients and shooting more products. You review every image and make final tweaks before exporting. The AI acts as your dedicated assistant, doing the heavy lifting so you can focus on the creative decisions that actually matter.

How does black magic photo editing software handle complex product setups in batch?

You process thousands of images at once without losing the specific look you want for each item. Batch editing usually means applying a preset and manually adjusting every single photo to fix lighting variations. Our black magic photo editing software looks at the specific parameters of every image individually. We analyze the lighting on your subject and the color temperature of your background before making any adjustments. Imagen adjusts the white balance, exposure, and contrast for each photo based on your Personal AI Profile. You process 1,000 images in less than 10 minutes. You maintain perfect consistency across an entire commercial catalog. The software adapts to changes in your studio lighting automatically. You avoid the repetitive task of syncing settings and fixing the errors one by one. You simply upload your catalog, let the AI apply your unique editing style, and review the final results. You keep your clients happy with lightning fast turnarounds while maintaining your strict standards for quality.

How is this different from doing it manually in Photoshop or Lightroom?

You get the exact same results as your manual editing but at a fraction of the speed. Manual editing requires you to isolate every subject and adjust the background for every single frame. This process easily takes 10 hours for a large commercial shoot. Our black magic photo editing software learns your exact editing behavior and replicates it across your entire catalog. We do not just slap a static filter on your photos. The AI calculates the precise adjustments needed for the specific lighting in your studio. You spend 96% less time staring at your screen. You still have full access to all the sliders in Lightroom to make final adjustments. You stay completely in charge of your creative vision. The software simply removes the repetitive clicking and syncing from your day. You finish a massive product catalog edit before your morning coffee gets cold. You deliver consistent, flawless images to your clients faster than you ever thought possible.

Does the AI work with my camera RAW files from a commercial shoot?

You can edit all your RAW files directly without changing your existing workflow. Commercial shoots produce massive files with incredible detail, and you need that data to make your subject look perfect. Our black magic photo editing software reads your RAW files directly through Lightroom Classic. We analyze the full dynamic range of the image to perfectly expose your subject and balance your background. Imagen supports all major camera formats used in a professional studio. You do not need to convert anything to JPEG or TIFF before you start editing. You keep all the rich color data and sharpness you captured on set. We send the edits back to your catalog as standard Lightroom adjustments. You easily tweak the shadows or highlights if a specific product needs a little extra attention. You get the speed of AI automation while keeping the flexibility and quality of RAW editing. You deliver crisp, professional photos that meet the strict requirements of commercial clients.

How does this affect my turnaround time for commercial clients?

You cut your delivery time from weeks to literally hours. Commercial clients demand fast turnarounds to get their products online and selling. You usually spend days locked in your studio tweaking the exposure on a white background. Our black magic photo editing software edits your entire shoot at a rate of 0.5 seconds per image. You send a gallery of 500 product photos back to your client on the exact same day you shot them. We handle the repetitive color correction and exposure balancing across the entire catalog. You spend a few minutes reviewing the gallery to ensure the subject looks flawless in every frame. You take on more clients and increase your revenue because you no longer bottleneck your business with slow editing. You build a reputation as the fastest, most reliable photographer in your market. You impress your clients with lightning fast delivery without ever sacrificing the quality of your work.

Can I train the software to match my specific commercial style?

You train a Personal AI Profile to replicate your exact creative vision perfectly. Every photographer has a unique way of processing colors, shadows, and contrast. You simply feed the black magic photo editing software a sample of 3,000 previously edited photos. We analyze your past work to understand exactly how you treat a subject and handle a background. Imagen learns your specific preferences for different lighting scenarios in your studio. You get a custom profile that edits exactly like you do. We continually update your profile as you make tweaks to your final images. The software adapts and grows with you over time. You never have to settle for a generic preset that makes your commercial work look like everyone else. You maintain your signature style across every catalog while saving countless hours of manual labor. You deliver consistent results that keep your clients coming back for every new product launch.

What if the lighting changes during a long product shoot?

The software automatically adjusts to changing light conditions without any manual syncing on your end. A long day in the studio often means subtle shifts in your strobe output or ambient light. When you use black magic photo editing software, the AI analyzes every single photo individually. We evaluate the specific exposure of your subject and the brightness of your background for each frame. Imagen calculates the exact adjustments needed to make the entire catalog look perfectly cohesive. You do not have to group photos by lighting setup or create multiple presets for one shoot. We apply the right white balance and tone curve to match your Personal AI Profile regardless of the lighting shifts. You save hours of frustration trying to manually match exposures across hundreds of photos. You deliver a beautifully consistent gallery to your client where every product looks exactly as it appeared on set.

Do I lose control over my final edits when using AI?

You retain 100% control over every single pixel in your final image. AI acts as your dedicated assistant, not your replacement. Our black magic photo editing software does the heavy lifting of color correction and basic exposure balancing. We deliver the edited catalog directly back to your Lightroom workspace. You click on any photo and see all the sliders exactly where the AI placed them. You easily adjust the exposure on a tricky subject or tweak the white balance of a complex background. You always have the final say on how your studio photography looks before exporting. Imagen simply gives you a massive head start on your post production workflow. You spend your time refining the most important images instead of fixing the baseline exposure on 1,000 similar photos. You get the perfect balance of incredible speed and total creative control.

How do I handle pure white backgrounds for commercial catalogs?

You achieve perfect consistency across your commercial catalogs without manually brushing every image. Shooting products for online stores requires absolute precision to make the item stand out. You often struggle to keep the background perfectly white while maintaining the correct exposure on your subject. Our black magic photo editing software understands the specific requirements of commercial photography. We analyze the contrast levels needed to separate the product from the pure white backdrop. Imagen applies your exact editing style to ensure the colors remain accurate and punchy. You process an entire batch of 800 catalog images in a few minutes. You eliminate the tedious process of tweaking the highlights and whites for every single shot. You spend less time staring at a monitor in your studio and more time planning your next creative campaign. You deliver clean, professional galleries that help your clients sell more products.

Is it difficult to integrate this software into my current workflow?

You integrate the software directly into your existing Lightroom Classic process in just a few minutes. You do not have to learn a complicated new program or change how you organize your files. Our black magic photo editing software works smoothly alongside the tools you already use in your studio. You simply select the catalog you want to edit and send it to our servers. We process the images and send the adjustments back to you automatically. You see the edits applied to your subject and background instantly. Imagen runs quietly in the background while you focus on other tasks. You do not have to export massive RAW files or deal with messy file conversions. You keep your exact same folder structure and backup process. You get all the benefits of AI automation without disrupting the system you spent years perfecting. You start saving hours of editing time on your very first day.

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