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Character Portrait Portrait Editing Software

Slash edit time by 96%. Imagen retouches 1,000 product shots or character portraits in minutes, so you'll get a uniform look across every subject.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Background Mask

    Remove or replace backgrounds for creative album designs. Artistic composites and signature shots that elevate your portfolio.

  • 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%.

  • Smooth Skin

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

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance couples and wedding parties with intelligent adjustments. Key moments like first dances and ceremonies get the emphasis they deserve.

  • Teeth Whitening

    Brighten smiles naturally in ceremony and reception portraits. Subtle enhancement that never looks overdone.

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 photos by morning

Imagen processes your photos in minutes. As your character portrait portrait editing software, we'll help you deliver galleries the next morning and slash edit time by 96%.

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Brand consistency

Uniform looks on every shoot

Whether you manage 1 studio, 5 shooters, or 10 locations, you'll get uniform results. An AI Profile learns your retouching style and applies it to every character portrait.

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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 are the biggest challenges with studio and product photographers editing?

You face a massive volume of images that require absolute precision. Studio and product photographers editing demands perfect consistency across hundreds of shots. When you shoot in a controlled studio, every minor shift in lighting on your subject becomes obvious. Editing these files manually takes hours of tedious work. You need to balance the exposure on the subject while keeping the background perfectly clean and consistent. That is exactly why we built our character portrait portrait editing software. Imagen learns your specific style and applies it across your entire catalog in minutes. You get back 96% of your editing time while keeping total control over the final look. Instead of adjusting sliders on 1,000 different images, you review the results and make minor tweaks. The AI does the heavy lifting for your studio work, letting you focus on shooting and growing your business.

How does character portrait portrait editing software handle complex lighting setups?

The software analyzes the exact lighting conditions of every single photo before making adjustments. When you work in a studio, you often use complex strobe setups to highlight your subject and separate them from the background. Our AI understands these nuanced lighting ratios. It reads the data in your RAW files and applies your Personal AI Profile adjustments based on how you normally process those specific setups. If you shoot a moody character portrait with deep shadows, the AI respects that contrast. It adjusts the exposure, white balance, and color grading to match your exact aesthetic. You don't lose the dramatic effect of your studio lighting. The AI acts as your dedicated assistant, applying your signature look to 500 images in under 10 minutes. You stay in complete control of the final image, reviewing and adjusting the sliders as needed.

Can the AI maintain consistency across different background colors?

The AI processes your images by looking at the entire scene to keep your colors perfectly accurate. Background consistency is a massive pain point for studio and product photographers editing large batches of images. A slight shift in white balance can completely ruin the look of a seamless paper backdrop. Imagen analyzes the relationship between your subject and the background to maintain accurate colors across the entire shoot. Whether you shoot a character portrait on a dark canvas or a product on bright white paper, the AI applies your Personal AI Profile with incredible precision. You save hours of manual color correction. The AI learns exactly how you prefer to render different tones and applies those rules to every new upload. You spend less time fixing background shifts and more time focusing on your subject and your clients.

How is using an AI Profile different from applying a standard preset?

A standard preset applies the exact same values to every photo regardless of the lighting. That means you still have to manually adjust the exposure and white balance for every single shot. Our character portrait portrait editing software works entirely differently. A Personal AI Profile analyzes the unique characteristics of each image before making any changes. It looks at the light hitting your subject and the tones in your background. Then it calculates the exact adjustments needed to match your personal editing style. If one studio shot is slightly underexposed, the AI corrects it automatically. It is like having a trained assistant who knows exactly how you edit. You get a consistent look across 1,000 photos without touching a single slider. You only step in to review the final gallery and make creative adjustments.

Does the software work with high-resolution RAW files from medium format cameras?

The software fully supports high-resolution RAW files from all major camera systems used in professional settings. We know that studio and product photographers editing demanding commercial work often rely on medium format cameras or high-megapixel sensors. Imagen handles these massive files with ease. The AI reads the rich data in your RAW files to make precise adjustments to the subject and the background. You don't have to compress your files or change your workflow. You simply upload your catalog, and the AI processes the metadata in the cloud. This means you can edit 800 high-resolution studio portraits in a matter of minutes without slowing down your computer. You get the incredible detail and dynamic range of your original files, paired with the speed of an automated editing assistant.

How long does it take to edit a large batch of character portraits?

You can edit a massive batch of character portraits in just a few minutes. Speed is critical when you manage a busy studio schedule. Manually editing 500 photos can take you days of tedious work. Our character portrait portrait editing software slashes that editing time by 96%. You simply upload your catalog to Imagen, grab a cup of coffee, and your edits are ready to download before you finish your drink. The AI applies your Personal AI Profile to every single image, perfectly balancing the light on the subject and the background. You get your life back and your clients get their photos faster. Faster turnaround times lead to happier clients and more referrals for your studio. You stay in complete control of the final gallery by reviewing the edits in your photo editor before exporting.

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

You always maintain complete control over your final images. The AI acts as your first pass, getting you 90% of the way to a finished gallery. When you download the edits back into your photo editor, all the sliders remain fully adjustable. You can tweak the exposure on a subject or adjust the contrast on a studio background exactly how you want. We designed Imagen to be a tool that supports your creative vision, not a replacement for your artistic eye. If you make manual adjustments to the AI edits, you can send those tweaks back to your Personal AI Profile. The AI learns from your changes and gets even more accurate for your next studio session. You spend your time finessing the important character portraits instead of doing repetitive color correction.

How do I teach the AI my specific style for product photography?

You teach the AI your style by uploading your previously edited catalogs. To create a Personal AI Profile, you provide the software with at least 3,000 images that represent your final editing look. The AI analyzes how you handle the subject, the lighting, and the background across different studio setups. It learns your specific preferences for contrast, color grading, and skin tones in character portraits. Once the training is complete, the AI applies your unique aesthetic to every new upload. We know that studio and product photographers editing commercial work have very strict brand guidelines to follow. The AI learns those rules and applies them consistently. You get a customized editing assistant that perfectly mimics your manual workflow, saving you countless hours of repetitive slider adjustments.

Does the software automatically crop and straighten my studio images?

The AI can automatically crop and straighten your photos based on your personal preferences. Cropping takes up a huge amount of time in studio and product photographers editing workflows. You need the subject perfectly centered and the background lines completely straight. Our AI analyzes the composition of every single photo to make intelligent cropping decisions. It looks at the subject placement and the edges of your studio backdrop. You can train your Personal AI Profile to leave extra space for commercial text or to crop tight for a dramatic character portrait. You turn this feature on before you send your catalog for editing. The AI takes care of the repetitive compositional adjustments, and you review the final crops in your editor. You save hours of tedious manual adjustments while keeping total creative control.

Can I use this software if I shoot several different styles of portraits?

You can create multiple different profiles to match every style of photography you shoot. Many photographers need a clean, bright look for commercial products and a darker, moody look for character portraits. You simply build a separate Personal AI Profile for each distinct aesthetic. When you finish a studio session, you choose which profile to apply to that specific catalog. The character portrait portrait editing software instantly adapts to your choice. It applies the correct color grading to the subject and the background based on the profile you select. You never have to compromise your artistic vision or force one editing style onto all your clients. You get the flexibility to handle any type of studio work while still cutting your editing time by 96%.

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