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Entry Level Photo Editing Software

Studio and product photographers, slash editing time by 96%. You deliver a uniform look across 1,000 shots with an entry level workflow.

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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

Turn your entry level photo editing software into a high-volume studio workflow. We help you slash edit time by 96% so you'll deliver final galleries the next morning.

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Uniform studio output

One look across every job

Get a uniform look across every product and portrait. We apply your exact AI Profile to every photo so you'll keep your brand consistent across multiple 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

    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 exactly is studio and product photographers editing?

Studio and product photographers editing focuses on creating perfectly clean and consistent images for commercial use. You need absolute precision when you edit photos of a product or a human subject. The background must look flawless, and the colors must match the physical item exactly. Many creators start with entry level photo editing software to grasp the basics of exposure and color correction. As your studio grows, you need faster ways to process 1,000 images from a single catalog shoot. We built Imagen to learn your specific style and apply it across your entire shoot in minutes. You get your time back while keeping total creative control over the final look. Instead of spending 10 hours fixing the white balance on a white background, you review the AI edits and make quick tweaks. The AI takes care of the repetitive work so you focus on shooting your subject and growing your business.

How do I edit hundreds of studio photos efficiently in batch?

You process large batches of photos by teaching our AI your exact editing style. When you shoot a product catalog, you often end up with 500 nearly identical images. Doing this manually in entry level photo editing software takes days of tedious clicking. You can speed up your workflow by using a Personal AI Profile that learns from your previous edits. You upload your finished Adobe Lightroom Classic catalogs, and the AI analyzes how you treat your subject and your background. Once the profile is ready, you send your new shoot to Imagen. We edit the batch at 0.5 seconds per photo. You get the edited catalog back and review the results. The AI applies your specific adjustments to every single file, keeping the lighting consistent across the entire studio session. You stay in the driver seat for the final polish. This reduces your editing time by 75% and frees you up to take on more clients.

Why use AI instead of doing it manually in basic programs?

Manual editing forces you to repeat the exact same adjustments on every single file. When you use entry level photo editing software, you spend hours tweaking the exposure on your subject and brushing out dust on the background. That manual approach works when you only have 10 photos from a small studio session. It becomes completely unsustainable when you shoot 2,000 product images for an e-commerce client. Imagen automates the repetitive adjustments based on your actual style. We analyze your past work to understand exactly how you balance light and color. The AI applies those precise changes to your new catalog before you even start your review. You slash your post-production time by 80% without losing your signature look. You get the simplicity of a basic workflow combined with the speed of intelligent automation. You keep full control over the final image while avoiding the repetitive strain of adjusting sliders all day.

Does this workflow support raw files from my camera?

Yes, our system works directly with the raw files from your camera through Adobe Lightroom Classic. Raw files give you the most data to work with when you need to recover highlights on a bright product or lift shadows on a dark subject. Many entry level photo editing software options force you to convert your files to JPEG, which destroys valuable color information. We keep your raw workflow intact. You simply import your raw photos into your studio catalog and send the smart previews to us. The AI applies your Personal AI Profile to the raw data, preserving every detail in the background and the foreground. You get the edits back as standard sliders in Lightroom, meaning you can tweak any adjustment. This non-destructive process keeps you deliver the highest quality files to your commercial clients. You get the speed of AI automation while maintaining the massive dynamic range of your original raw captures.

How does automated editing affect my client turnaround time?

Automated editing cuts your delivery time from weeks to just a few days. Commercial clients expect lightning-fast results when they hire you for a studio project. If you rely entirely on manual adjustments in entry level photo editing software, you risk missing tight deadlines. Editing 1,000 product photos by hand easily takes 40 hours of your week. Imagen processes that same batch in about 15 minutes. You get the catalog back, review the edits, and make final adjustments to the subject or the background. This massive speed boost lets you deliver final galleries while the client is still excited about the shoot. Faster turnaround times lead to happier clients, better reviews, and more repeat business. You can confidently book more shoots knowing you will not get buried under a mountain of raw files. You reclaim your weekends and build a more profitable photography business without working late into the night.

Can the software handle tricky white balance in a controlled environment?

The AI handles tricky white balance by learning exactly how you correct color in your specific environment. A controlled studio setup often introduces mixed lighting or strange color casts on your subject. Basic tools and entry level photo editing software often struggle to batch-correct these subtle shifts. Our AI analyzes 1,000s of your previous edits to understand your specific color preferences. It looks at how you separate the product from a pure white background or a moody smooth paper. When you send us a new catalog, the system applies your custom white balance and tint corrections to every single photo. You do not have to copy and paste settings across 500 images and hope for the best. The AI treats each photo individually based on its actual exposure and color data. You get consistent, accurate colors across the entire shoot, saving you hours of frustrating manual corrections.

Is this tool too complex if I am new to commercial photography?

The tool is incredibly easy to use, even if you are just starting your commercial photography business. We know that learning complex software feels overwhelming when you already have to master studio lighting and posing your subject. If you are currently using entry level photo editing software, you will find our process very familiar. You just need a basic understanding of Adobe Lightroom Classic catalogs to get started. You select the photos you want to edit, choose your AI Profile, and click a button. The AI does the heavy lifting in the background. You get your edited catalog back ready for your final review. We designed the interface to be clean and intuitive so you spend less time watching tutorials and more time actually editing. You get professional results immediately, which helps you build a strong portfolio and attract higher-paying clients faster than doing everything manually.

What happens if the AI makes a mistake on a product image?

You always keep total control over your final images because the AI edits are completely non-destructive. Sometimes a highly reflective product or a complex studio setup confuses the algorithm. Unlike some rigid entry level photo editing software, our edits come back as standard slider adjustments in Adobe Lightroom Classic. If the AI makes the background too bright or the subject too dark, you just move the slider to fix it. We view AI as your starting point, not the final word. You are the artist, and you make the final call on every single photo. When you make these manual tweaks, you can upload those final changes back to us. Your Personal AI Profile learns from those corrections and gets more accurate for your next shoot. This feedback loop ensures the system constantly adapts to your evolving style and specific commercial needs.

Do I need to create a new profile for different types of shoots?

You can absolutely use different profiles for different types of commercial work to get the best results. A moody portrait of a human subject requires completely different settings than a bright e-commerce product on a white background. While you might try to use 1 preset for everything in entry level photo editing software, that rarely works well for professional catalogs. We let you build multiple Personal AI Profiles based on your different studio setups. You simply train 1 profile on your bright and airy product photos, and another on your dramatic editorial portraits. When you upload a new shoot, you just select the profile that matches the vibe of that specific session. This flexibility ensures your edits look natural and intentional, regardless of what you photograph. You save massive amounts of time because the AI applies the right stylistic choices from the very first click.

How much money can I save by automating my post-production?

Automating your post-production saves you 1,000s of dollars in time and outsourcing costs every single year. When your studio gets busy, you usually face 2 bad options. You either spend 30 hours a week trapped behind entry level photo editing software, or you pay an expensive human editor to do it for you. Imagen costs a fraction of what you pay an outsourced editor, usually just pennies per photo. By reducing your editing time by 80%, you instantly free up hours to market your business, pitch new commercial clients, or simply rest. You can shoot a 2,000 image catalog, send it to the AI, and have it back the same day. You spend a few hours refining the subject and the background instead of starting from scratch. This efficiency lets you take on double the client volume without burning out or increasing your overhead costs.

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