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Expensive Photo Editing Software

Speed up your high-volume studio output and get a uniform look across every subject. Studio and product photographers don't have to overpay.

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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 overnight

Skip the slow workflows of expensive photo editing software. We process 1,000 studio headshots overnight so you deliver faster. You review the final images and keep full control of your work.

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Brand consistency

Match styles across every shoot

When several photographers shoot your catalogs, keeping a uniform look isn't easy. A Personal AI Profile learns your style and applies it across every subject for perfectly matched final images.

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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 makes studio and product photographers editing different from other photography workflows?

Studio and product photographers editing requires absolute precision because your clients demand perfect consistency across hundreds of images. When you shoot in a controlled studio environment, every detail on your subject matters. You can't hide behind natural light variations or candid moments. Your background must remain perfectly uniform across an entire catalog. Many professionals rely on expensive photo editing software to achieve this level of control. However, clicking through adjustment layers for every single product shot drains your profit margins. We built Imagen to handle this exact problem. You train a Personal AI Profile on your previous edits. The AI analyzes your specific style and applies those exact color and tone adjustments to your new catalog in minutes. You get the high-end results you expect from expensive photo editing software without the manual labor. You keep total control over the final image because our edits apply directly to your RAW files in Lightroom Classic. This cuts your post-production time by 75 percent, which lets you take on more commercial clients and grow your business faster.

How do I isolate a product from the background without using expensive photo editing software?

You'll achieve perfect subject isolation directly in Lightroom Classic using our advanced masking features. Product photography demands crisp edges and clean separation between your item and the studio backdrop. Traditionally, achieving this meant exporting files to expensive photo editing software and spending hours drawing manual clipping paths. We eliminate that tedious step entirely. Imagen automatically detects your subject and makes precise masks for both the product and the background. You apply specific adjustments to the product to make it pop while keeping the background perfectly neutral. This happens automatically across your entire batch of 500 or 1,000 images in minutes. You review the masked images in your existing catalog and tweak any sliders you want. You get absolute control over the final look without ever leaving your primary workspace. This workflow saves you thousands of dollars on retouching fees and cuts your delivery time from weeks to days. You deliver pristine commercial images faster than ever before.

Does AI editing work for highly controlled studio lighting setups?

Yes, AI editing excels with consistent studio lighting because it learns exactly how you expose and color correct your files. When you set up your strobes and modifiers, you create a specific look for your subject. Imagen analyzes the metadata and pixels of your previous work to understand how you handle those specific lighting ratios. Expensive photo editing software gives you the tools to manually match exposures across a 300-item product shoot. We automate that matching process completely. If your strobe misfires or your background light drops by half a stop, our AI sees the inconsistency and corrects the exposure automatically. You don't need to copy and paste settings or manually adjust individual sliders. The AI treats every image individually while maintaining your cohesive brand style across the entire gallery. You spend your time directing the shoot instead of staring at a monitor fixing minor exposure shifts. You get perfect consistency on every single frame right out of the gate.

How does batch editing products compare to doing it manually in Photoshop?

Batch editing with AI gives you the same precise control as Photoshop but finishes the job 96 percent faster. Manual editing requires you to open each file, create adjustment layers for your subject, and mask out the background by hand. This process makes sense for a single hero image but destroys your workflow when you have 800 catalog shots to deliver. Expensive photo editing software often forces you into repetitive actions that hurt your wrists and drain your energy. We change that dynamic by applying your custom editing style to the entire batch at once. Imagen reads your RAW files and makes localized adjustments based on your Personal AI Profile. You get perfect color accuracy on the product and pure white or neutral gray on the studio backdrop. You review the completed batch in Lightroom and make any final tweaks before exporting. You deliver the massive project in 24 hours instead of two weeks.

Will this handle complex color grading for creative product photography?

Our AI reproduces your most complex color grading formulas with mathematical precision. Creative product shoots often require specific color shifts to make the subject stand out against a stylized background. You might spend hours in expensive photo editing software tweaking the hue, saturation, and luminance to get the exact mood your commercial client requested. When you build a Personal AI Profile with Imagen, it memorizes those exact color relationships. It understands how you push your shadows and pull your highlights in a controlled studio environment. You simply upload your new RAW files and the AI applies your intricate color grade across the entire session in minutes. You'll never have to build complex presets or copy settings across images with different lighting conditions. The AI adapts the grade to fit the specific exposure of each file. You maintain your signature creative style while eliminating hours of tedious manual color correction.

How does this affect my turnaround time for large commercial clients?

You'll cut your post-production time by at least 75 percent and deliver galleries days ahead of schedule. Commercial clients expect fast turnarounds, but manual editing creates a massive bottleneck. When you shoot an e-commerce catalog with 2,000 items, editing the subject and cleaning up the background takes weeks of dedicated work. Many photographers outsource this to expensive retouching houses or buy expensive photo editing software to speed things up. We offer a faster and more cost-effective solution. Imagen edits your entire studio session at a rate of 1,500 images per hour. You upload the project before dinner and wake up to a fully edited catalog. You simply review the files, apply any final local adjustments to the product, and export the gallery. You impress your clients with lightning-fast delivery times and open up your calendar to book more high-paying commercial jobs.

Does it work with my high-resolution camera RAW files?

Yes, our system processes RAW files from all major camera manufacturers without compressing or degrading your image quality. Commercial product photography demands maximum resolution to capture every texture on your subject. You need all that data to ensure the product looks perfect against the studio background. Expensive photo editing software often bogs down and crashes when you load hundreds of 50-megapixel files into a single catalog. Imagen bypasses this hardware limitation completely. We analyze your lightweight Smart Previews in the cloud and send the edit metadata back to your computer. This means your high-resolution RAW files never leave your local hard drive. You get incredibly fast processing speeds regardless of your computer hardware. You retain the full dynamic range of your original files for extreme cropping or large-scale commercial printing. You get the speed of cloud computing while keeping total ownership and control over your massive RAW files.

Can I use this for both e-commerce items and lifestyle product shoots?

You can smoothly edit both clean e-commerce items and dynamic lifestyle shots using the same workflow. E-commerce requires a perfectly isolated subject on a pure white background. Lifestyle photography places that same product in a natural setting with complex lighting. Switching between these two styles usually requires jumping between different workspaces in expensive photo editing software. Imagen simplifies this by allowing you to create multiple AI Profiles for different shooting environments. You use your studio profile for the clean white background shots and your lifestyle profile for the creative setups. The AI recognizes the different lighting scenarios and applies the correct contrast, color balance, and sharpening for each specific look. You manage the entire diverse project inside one Lightroom catalog. You save hours of frustration and deliver a beautifully cohesive final gallery that meets all of your client requirements.

What if my clients require very specific color accuracy for their products?

You'll achieve perfect color accuracy because the AI learns your exact method for white balancing and color correction. Product photographers know that a slight shift in hue ruins a commercial campaign. The color of the subject must match the physical item perfectly, regardless of the studio lighting setup or background color. Expensive photo editing software relies on your tired eyes to manually match colors across hundreds of photos. Imagen uses objective data to ensure absolute consistency. When you build your Personal AI Profile, the system learns how you calibrate your colors using color checker passports or gray cards. It applies that exact mathematical correction to every new image in your catalog. If a client demands a revision to a specific brand color, you simply tweak the HSL sliders in Lightroom and sync the change. You deliver perfectly accurate colors that keep your commercial clients coming back.

How do I maintain control over the final look of my images?

You maintain 100 percent control because every adjustment the AI makes is fully editable in Lightroom Classic. We know that handing over your editing process feels risky, especially when shooting high-end products in a studio. Other tools bake their edits into a flat JPEG, forcing you to use expensive photo editing software to fix any mistakes. Imagen works differently by adjusting the actual sliders on your RAW files. When you review the edited catalog, you'll see exactly how the AI treated the subject and the background. If you want a slightly warmer tone or more contrast on a specific product, you just move the slider. The AI learns from these final tweaks to make your next batch even more accurate. You act as the creative director, reviewing the work and making the final call. You get the heavy lifting done automatically while keeping your hands firmly on the steering wheel.

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