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Cloud Photo Proofing Software

Get a uniform look across headshot and product shoots. You'll share galleries for favorites, downloads, and print orders as we learn your style.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Background Mask

    Background Mask

  • Color Enhancement

    Make sports photos and school portraits vibrant across varying lighting. Consistent results that boost online sales.

  • Sky Replacement

    Turn overcast skies into clean, vibrant backgrounds so every exterior looks its best, regardless of shoot conditions.

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching to thousands of portraits instantly. Gently reduces blemishes while maintaining authenticity.

  • Straighten

    Correct horizon alignment and tilted images automatically. Professional composition for team photos and sports action.

  • Subject Mask

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

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 client galleries

Deliver galleries by 9 AM

Upload your studio portraits to our cloud photo proofing software. Imagen edits the batch in minutes so you'll send galleries the next morning. Clients mark favorites, download, and order prints.

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Consistent studio style

One look across every subject

You shoot 1,000 product shots a week. Imagen learns your style and applies it to every photographer on your team. You'll get a uniform look across every client gallery, download, and print.

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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.

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 is studio and product photographers editing when using cloud photo proofing software?

Studio and product photographers editing combines your unique post production style with an online gallery system for client selection. You upload your RAW files, and Imagen applies your Personal AI Profile to color correct and adjust every image. This means your client sees beautifully edited proofs instead of flat unedited files. They can mark their favorites, download approved files, and place print orders directly through the gallery. You stay in complete control of the final look. The AI analyzes the specific lighting in your studio, the details of your subject, and the tones of your background to ensure consistency across the entire shoot. By presenting polished proofs, you build trust and speed up the approval process. You'll eliminate the endless emails and confusing spreadsheets normally used for image selection. When the client finalizes their choices, you can easily apply final touch ups to those specific files. Using dedicated cloud photo proofing software keeps everything organized in one place, saving you hours of administrative work and giving your clients a premium experience from start to finish.

How do you handle batch edits for a large product catalog with consistent backgrounds?

We process your entire catalog shoot at once while maintaining perfect consistency across hundreds of images. You simply upload your session to Imagen, and the AI applies your specific editing style to every single file in minutes. When you photograph a product in your studio, you need the white balance and exposure to match perfectly from the first frame to the last. The AI evaluates the lighting on your subject and the exact shade of your background to make precise adjustments to each photo. You get a cohesive set of images ready for client review. From there, you upload the batch to our online proofing system. Your client logs in, reviews the cohesive gallery, and marks their favorites for final delivery. You'll slash editing time by 90% and avoid staring at a screen adjusting sliders for hours. If you need to tweak the exposure on a specific batch, you can make those adjustments before the client ever sees the gallery. You retain total creative control while automating the most tedious parts of your workflow.

How is this different from manually adjusting every subject in Photoshop?

You save countless hours by automating your baseline color correction and exposure adjustments before you ever open Photoshop. Manual editing requires you to open each file, adjust the exposure on your subject, and fix the color temperature of your background one by one. Imagen takes care of all of those global adjustments in bulk using your Personal AI Profile. We're analyzing your previous edits to understand exactly how you process your studio files. The AI then replicates your exact style across the entire new shoot in a fraction of the time. You get your proofs ready for client review almost instantly. You'll then upload these polished images into your online gallery. Your client views the collection, selects their top choices, and requests any final retouching. You only spend time doing detailed work in Photoshop on the specific images your client actually wants to buy. This targeted approach cuts your post production time dramatically and prevents you from doing heavy retouching on photos that never make the final cut.

Does the system recognize different lighting setups across my studio sessions?

Yes, the AI adapts to the unique lighting conditions of every single photograph you upload. We're aware that a moody portrait requires a completely different approach than a brightly lit ecommerce product. Your Personal AI Profile analyzes the specific exposure, contrast, and color temperature of each image individually. It looks closely at how the light falls on your subject and how shadows interact with your background. If you change your strobe power or move your modifiers halfway through a studio shoot, the software detects that shift and adjusts the editing parameters accordingly. You get consistent results even if your lighting varies from one setup to the next. This intelligent adaptation means you spend less time fixing exposure jumps between different sets. Once the initial edit is done, you send the cohesive gallery to your client through our client selection platform. They see a beautifully consistent body of work, making it easier for them to choose their favorites and order prints directly from the platform.

How much time do I save on turnaround for a typical shoot of 500 images?

You'll cut your turnaround time from several days to just a few hours. When you finish a shoot of 500 images, you normally spend hours culling, correcting exposure, and fixing white balance before the client even sees a proof. With Imagen, you upload the catalog and get fully edited images back in under 15 minutes. The AI accurately corrects the colors on your subject and ensures your background looks exactly the way you want it. You then push those 500 images straight to our cloud photo proofing software. Your client gets a link to a professional online gallery the exact same day as the studio shoot. They can immediately start marking their favorites, downloading proofs, and planning their print orders. Slashing your editing time by 95% gives you a massive competitive advantage. You deliver faster results to your clients, which leads to quicker approvals and faster payments. You get your life back and open up more time on your calendar to book additional paying clients.

Can my clients select their favorite images before I finalize the background cleanup?

Your clients can absolutely make their selections before you spend time on heavy retouching. You use your Personal AI Profile to quickly apply global color and exposure corrections to the entire studio session. This gives your client a highly polished proof that looks professional but takes you almost zero time to produce. You upload these initial edits to our cloud photo proofing software and send the gallery link to your client. They'll browse the images, review the poses of the subject, and use the favorites marking feature to choose the winning shots. Once they finalize their list, you know exactly which files need your full attention. You then take only those selected images into Photoshop to remove dust, smooth out the background, or do detailed skin retouching. You completely eliminate the wasted effort of doing high end retouching on photos the client will never use. This targeted workflow keeps your post production process incredibly lean and ensures you only work on the files that generate revenue.

Do client print orders integrate directly with my edited studio files?

Your clients can order prints directly from the online gallery using the final edited files you approve. After you finish your studio and product photographers editing workflow, you upload the high resolution files to the gallery. The cloud photo proofing software includes built in print ordering capabilities. When your client finds a photo of a subject they love, they can add it to their cart and select their preferred print sizes. The system uses the exact file you uploaded, keeping the colors and exposure match your creative vision perfectly. You don't have to manually email files to a lab or coordinate print sizes over the phone. The smooth integration means the crisp details of your subject and the clean tones of your background translate beautifully to the physical print. You set your own pricing and profit margins for every item in the store. This automated setup creates a passive income stream for your business while providing a premium purchasing experience for your commercial clients.

How does the AI learn my specific editing style for product photography?

We build your Personal AI Profile by analyzing a catalog of your previously edited images. You upload at least 3,000 photos that represent your finalized studio work. The AI studies every single adjustment you made to those files. It looks at how you prefer to expose your subject, how you balance your contrast, and exactly how you treat the colors in your background. The system maps your unique editing decisions across different lighting scenarios and camera settings. Once the profile is ready, it applies your exact style to all future uploads automatically. You'll get consistent, accurate results that look like you edited them yourself. If you ever change your style or want to refine the look, you simply send your final tweaks back to the system. The AI continuously learns from your new edits and updates your profile to match your current preferences. You maintain complete creative control over your work while offloading the repetitive task of moving sliders on every single image.

Can I adjust the final edits after my client marks their favorites in the gallery?

You have total freedom to adjust any image after your client makes their final selections. The online gallery system acts as a communication tool, not a locked vault. When your client reviews the studio session and marks their favorites, you receive an instant notification. You can then open those specific files in Lightroom or Photoshop to make your final adjustments. You might want to dodge and burn the subject, remove a stray hair, or clean up a scuff mark on the background. Because you only do this detailed work on the chosen favorites, you won't waste hours on unnecessary editing. Once your final tweaks are complete, you simply replace the original proofs with the fully retouched files in the online gallery. Your client then uses the download feature to retrieve their final, high resolution images. This flexible workflow ensures you deliver perfect final files while keeping the initial proofing phase incredibly fast and simple for everyone involved.

Does the software work directly with my camera RAW files from a tethered shoot?

You can easily process your RAW files immediately after finishing a tethered session. Imagen supports all major RAW formats from leading camera manufacturers. When you wrap up your studio shoot, you simply point the app to your capture folder. The AI applies your custom editing style directly to the RAW data, preserving the maximum amount of image information. This ensures you get the highest quality color correction for your subject and the cleanest tonal transitions in your background. The edits sync directly back to your Lightroom catalog as metadata adjustments, leaving your original files completely untouched. From there, you can export the JPEGs and upload them to your client delivery platform for review. Handling the heavy lifting at the RAW level gives you incredible flexibility and superior image quality. You'll get to present beautiful, color accurate proofs to your clients within minutes of wrapping the shoot, making your entire post production workflow faster and far more professional.

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