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Darkroom Photo Editing Software

You'll maintain darkroom control in your studio. Process 1,000+ portraits and product shots with 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 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

Deliver galleries by 9 AM

Slash your turnaround time. We built Imagen to fit your darkroom photo editing software workflow, processing 1,000 headshots in minutes. You'll deliver galleries the next morning.

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Brand consistency

A uniform look every time

Get identical results across every photographer and product shoot. We train your AI Profile on your exact edits, so you don't waste hours matching colors across volume jobs.

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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

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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 achieving perfect consistency across hundreds of images. When you shoot in a controlled studio environment, your lighting and setup remain constant. Your darkroom photo editing software needs to reflect that exact precision. We designed Imagen to learn your specific color grading and exposure adjustments so every subject looks exactly the way you want. You don't waste time matching colors across a batch, which gives you more time to plan your next creative concept. The AI analyzes the relationship between your subject and the background to apply your unique style with incredible accuracy. Whether you shoot commercial items or professional headshots, you maintain complete creative control. You review and tweak the final images directly in your catalog. By letting our tool handle the repetitive adjustments, you cut your editing time by up to 96%. You deliver perfect galleries to your clients faster than ever before. This keeps your business moving forward while protecting the high quality your clients expect.

How do you handle batch processing for large commercial shoots?

You process thousands of photos at once and you don't slow down your computer. High-volume commercial shoots require strict uniformity across every single frame. Our tool integrates directly with your favorite darkroom photo editing software to apply your Personal AI Profile to the entire catalog in minutes. The AI evaluates each photo individually while keeping the overall batch consistent. It recognizes the subtle shifts in exposure between your subject and the background. If a strobe misfires or a cloud shifts outside your studio window, the software automatically corrects that specific image to match the rest of the gallery. You get a fully edited batch of photos ready for final review in a fraction of the time. You simply open the catalog, verify the edits, and export the final files for your client. This reliable workflow lets you take on larger projects and scale your business. You save up to 12 hours of manual work on a 1,000-image gallery.

How is this different from copying and pasting settings manually?

Manual copy and paste applies the exact same values to every photo regardless of subtle lighting changes. Our AI acts like a smart assistant inside your darkroom photo editing software. It calculates the specific adjustments needed for each individual image based on your editing style. If you move your subject slightly closer to the light source, copying and pasting blows out the highlights. Imagen recognizes the new exposure value and adjusts the sliders accordingly. It perfectly balances the exposure on your subject while keeping the background exactly how you want it. This means you don't waste hours tweaking individual sliders after applying a bulk preset. You build a Personal AI Profile from your past studio work so the AI knows exactly how you treat skin tones, contrast, and color balance. You get a custom starting point that is 90% to 95% complete. You keep total control over the final polish while avoiding the tedious repetition of manual batch editing.

Does the software work directly with my camera RAW files?

Yes, you edit your RAW files directly without creating heavy intermediate files. Maintaining the highest image quality is essential for commercial work. Our system reads the RAW data straight from your darkroom photo editing software catalog. It applies the adjustments as non-destructive metadata. This keeps your hard drive clean and your studio workflow incredibly fast. You retain the full dynamic range of the original RAW file to make any final adjustments to your subject or the background. We know that commercial clients demand massive files with perfect detail. By working with the RAW data, you ensure that colors stay true and gradients remain smooth. You send the catalog to our servers, we calculate the edits, and we send the metadata back to you in minutes. You don't upload the heavy RAW files themselves. This saves you massive amounts of bandwidth and time. You get back to shooting your next project instead of watching progress bars.

How does AI editing affect my client delivery times?

You deliver finished galleries in days instead of weeks. Fast turnaround times give you a massive competitive advantage in the commercial photography market. When you use AI in your darkroom photo editing software, you eliminate the massive bottleneck of manual color correction. You upload your catalog after a long day in the studio and get the edited metadata back before you finish your morning coffee. This means you don't wait around to show your clients polished proofs. The AI handles the repetitive task of balancing the subject and the background across hundreds of shots. You spend a short amount of time doing the final review and localized retouching. Delivering faster means your clients launch their products sooner. Happy clients book you again and refer you to other brands. You increase your capacity to take on more shoots each month. You grow your revenue without spending your evenings and weekends glued to a computer screen.

How many photos do I need to create a custom profile?

You need 3,000 previously edited photos to build a highly accurate Personal AI Profile. This teaches the AI exactly how you handle different lighting scenarios and color palettes. You select your best past catalogs from your darkroom photo editing software and upload the metadata to our system. The AI studies your unique choices to understand how you expose your subject and treat the background. If you shoot a lot of e-commerce on white, the AI learns exactly where you set your white point. If you shoot moody portraits in a dark studio, it learns how you manage shadows and contrast. We recommend using a diverse set of images that represent your current editing style. Once the profile finishes building, it's your dedicated editing assistant. You get a personalized tool that understands your creative vision. You remain in the driver's seat for all final decisions while the AI does the heavy lifting.

Can the AI maintain strict color accuracy for product brands?

You get incredibly accurate and consistent colors across your entire product gallery. Brand clients require exact color matching for their products. Our AI analyzes the specific color values in your darkroom photo editing software to keep everything uniform. It applies your custom color grading rules to every single image in the catalog. If the lighting on your subject changes slightly during the studio shoot, the AI compensates to keep the product color true. It also ensures the background remains consistent from the first frame to the last. This eliminates the distracting color shifts that often happen during manual batch processing. You don't spend hours using the eyedropper tool, which gives you more time to refine the final composition. You always have the ability to make manual tweaks before exporting the final files. We designed Imagen to give you a massive head start on color accuracy. You deliver reliable results that help your clients sell their products with confidence.

Do I lose control over my final images if I use AI?

You don't lose control of your final images. Think of our tool as a highly skilled assistant working inside your darkroom photo editing software. It handles the initial heavy lifting of exposure, white balance, and color correction. You review every single edit in your catalog before sending back the gallery to your client. You can adjust any slider, tweak the contrast on your subject, or clean up the background just like you normally do. The AI simply provides a starting point that is exceptionally close to your final vision. As you make final adjustments in the studio, the AI learns from those tweaks to improve your Personal AI Profile for future shoots. You remain the artist and the final decision maker. We built this tool to remove the tedious parts of your workflow so you focus on the creative polish. You get your time back without sacrificing your unique photographic style.

What if I do not have enough photos to build a custom profile?

You can start editing immediately using our high-quality AI Profiles. These are pre-trained profiles created by top industry professionals. You select a style that matches your aesthetic and apply it to your catalog inside your darkroom photo editing software. This lets you experience the speed of AI editing while you build up your own archive of finished work. The pre-trained profiles intelligently adapt to your specific lighting conditions in the studio. They balance the exposure on your subject and correct the background colors automatically. As you shoot more projects and edit them, you accumulate the 3,000 images needed to create your own Personal AI Profile. You can even tweak the pre-trained profiles to better fit your specific client needs. This gives you a fast and reliable way to speed up your workflow from day one. You don't waste hours of manual editing time while working toward a fully customized solution for your business.

Are my unreleased commercial photos secure during the editing process?

Your photos and your editing style remain completely secure and private. We know that commercial photographers often work with unreleased products under strict non-disclosure agreements. When you use our tool, you don't upload the actual RAW files to our servers. Our system only reads the text-based metadata from your darkroom photo editing software. We calculate the slider adjustments for your subject and the background, and then we send that small text file back to your computer. Your high-resolution images never leave your local studio hard drive. We also never share your Personal AI Profile or your editing data with anyone else. Your unique style belongs entirely to you. We use enterprise-grade encryption to protect the metadata while it travels between your computer and our servers. You can assure your clients that their sensitive product images are safe. You get the benefits of fast AI editing without ever compromising your professional integrity or client trust.

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