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AI Background Distraction Removal Tool

Batch clear distractions in Lightroom Classic. Your Personal AI Profile keeps your brand consistent so your team delivers galleries by 9 AM.

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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.

Deliver by 9 AM

Beat your deadlines

Batch process thousands of photos in minutes so you don't miss a 9 AM delivery. Our AI Background Distraction Removal Tool cleans up your shots directly in Lightroom Classic.

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Brand consistency

Keep your style consistent

Scale your team and maintain brand consistency across thousands of frames. Your Personal AI Profile learns exactly how you edit, so you'll always deliver galleries that match your look.

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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.

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Faster editing time
96%
Saving on editing costs
90%
Typical turnaround
24h

Frequently asked questions

What is a fallback in the context of AI photo editing?

A fallback is a safety net built into your editing workflow to guarantee consistency across every gallery you deliver. When you batch process thousands of frames for a massive project, our system uses your Personal AI Profile to apply your unique style. Sometimes, an image presents a highly unusual lighting situation or a complex element that the AI Background Distraction Removal Tool cannot process with perfect certainty. Instead of guessing and creating a messy artifact on a property photo, the software relies on a fallback protocol. This means it applies a safe base edit or leaves that specific complex distraction for you to review manually in Lightroom Classic. You stay in total control of the final result. This approach protects the quality of your work and prevents you from spending hours fixing weird AI mistakes. By using a smart fallback system, we ensure your team can scale production and deliver pristine images faster. You get the speed of automation without sacrificing the reliability you need for a high-volume real estate business.

How does a fallback protocol work when processing images in batch?

Batch processing thousands of frames requires a reliable system to maintain consistency from the first shot to the last. When you send a large batch through Imagen, your Personal AI Profile analyzes every single photo. If the system detects an image that falls outside your normal shooting style, it triggers a fallback response. Instead of applying an extreme adjustment that might ruin the shot, it defaults to a neutral, balanced edit based on your past preferences. This is especially useful when you use an AI Background Distraction Removal Tool on a massive property shoot. If the software cannot clearly identify the background elements, the fallback keeps the original pixels remain intact for your manual review in Lightroom Classic. You never have to worry about the software making irreversible errors across an entire listing. The fallback acts as a smart assistant that knows exactly when to pause and let you make the final call. This keeps your editing process fast and protects the integrity of your final gallery.

Will a fallback affect my turnaround time for a large gallery?

A fallback actually protects your turnaround time by preventing costly mistakes that take hours to fix. When you edit a massive project, speed is just as important as consistency. If an AI tool tries to guess how to fix a complex area and fails, you end up spending more time undoing that mistake than you would have spent editing it yourself. Our fallback system recognizes when an image requires a human touch. It skips the risky adjustment and applies a safe baseline edit instead. For example, if the AI Background Distraction Removal Tool encounters a highly confusing background pattern, the fallback leaves that specific area untouched. You can then quickly review the property photos in Lightroom Classic and make targeted adjustments only where necessary. This smart limitation means you slash your overall editing time by up to 96 percent while avoiding frustrating cleanup work. Your team can scale operations and deliver every gallery exactly on schedule.

How is a fallback different from doing manual edits in Photoshop?

Manual editing in Photoshop requires you to open every single image, analyze the problem, and spend minutes masking and cloning. A fallback is an automated safety mechanism that works alongside your Personal AI Profile to do the hard work for you. When you process thousands of frames, you want the software to handle 90 percent of the work automatically. The fallback simply identifies the 10 percent of edge cases where manual intervention is actually necessary. If you use the AI Background Distraction Removal Tool and the software encounters a strange artifact on a real estate shoot, the fallback prevents a bad edit from being applied. It leaves the file in a clean state within Lightroom Classic. You only open Photoshop for the rare property images that truly need complex pixel manipulation. This workflow guarantees total consistency across your gallery while saving you from the tedious task of manually inspecting every single file. You get the best of both worlds with automation and precise manual control.

Does the fallback system work with my camera RAW files?

Yes, the fallback system works smoothly with your camera RAW files to preserve maximum image data. When you shoot in RAW, you capture a massive amount of information that allows for incredible flexibility during the editing process. Imagen reads these RAW files directly through Lightroom Classic. If a fallback is triggered during batch processing, the software does not compress or alter your original RAW data. It simply applies a non-destructive base edit using your Personal AI Profile. This means that if the AI Background Distraction Removal Tool skips a complicated area on a property photo, you retain all the original RAW data to make your own adjustments later. You can easily recover highlights, lift shadows, and tweak colors without any loss in quality. Maintaining this high level of data integrity ensures that every listing you deliver looks perfect. Your final gallery will showcase perfect consistency because you never lose the rich details captured in your original RAW files.

Can I customize how the fallback behaves for my specific style?

You have complete control over how the fallback interacts with your unique photography style. The core of our system is your Personal AI Profile, which learns exactly how you prefer to edit by analyzing your previous work. When a fallback happens, it does not revert to a generic, one-size-fits-all preset. Instead, it applies a safe baseline edit that is still heavily informed by your custom profile. This ensures that even when the software encounters a tricky lighting situation in a real estate shoot, the resulting image still looks like your work. If you are using the AI Background Distraction Removal Tool and it triggers a fallback, the overall color and exposure adjustments remain perfectly aligned with your brand. As you continue to edit in Lightroom Classic and feed those final tweaks back into the system, your profile gets smarter. Over time, the software requires fewer fallbacks because it learns how to handle the complex property details that define your specific gallery aesthetic.

What happens to my Lightroom Classic catalog when a fallback occurs?

Your Lightroom Classic catalog remains perfectly organized and completely non-destructive when a fallback happens. We built our system to integrate directly into your existing workflow without creating messy duplicate files or moving your folders around. When you send thousands of frames for processing, the software communicates with your catalog to apply edits as standard sliders and masks. If a fallback is triggered because an image is too complex for the AI Background Distraction Removal Tool, the software simply leaves those specific adjustment sliders at their default state or applies a safe base edit. You will see the results instantly updated in your catalog. You can filter your real estate images, spot the ones that triggered a fallback, and quickly apply your own manual tweaks. This smooth integration ensures you maintain total consistency across the entire property shoot. Your catalog stays clean, your original files remain untouched, and you can export the final gallery faster than ever before.

Why is a fallback necessary when using an AI Background Distraction Removal Tool?

A fallback is necessary because AI exists to assist your workflow, not make irreversible decisions that ruin a final image. Background removal requires precise pixel analysis. In a real estate environment, you often deal with complex textures like foliage, fencing, or detailed architectural elements. If the software cannot confidently separate a distraction from a crucial property feature, guessing could result in a blurry or distorted patch. The fallback prevents this by recognizing the limitation and leaving the original pixels intact. This safety mechanism guarantees that you never deliver a gallery with glaring digital artifacts. Instead of spending 20 minutes trying to rebuild a fence that the AI accidentally erased, you simply use your standard tools in Lightroom Classic to handle the minor distraction yourself. By relying on a fallback for these rare edge cases, you maintain perfect consistency across thousands of frames while keeping your editing time incredibly low.

How do I know if an image triggered a fallback during batch processing?

Identifying an image that triggered a fallback is a simple and straightforward process within your normal workflow. When you batch process thousands of frames, you want to review the results quickly without guessing which photos need extra attention. Because our software integrates directly with Lightroom Classic, you can easily spot fallbacks during your standard review phase. The images that receive a fallback will have a base edit applied from your Personal AI Profile, but specific complex masks or removals will be left untouched. For instance, if the AI Background Distraction Removal Tool skips a difficult area on a property photo, that area will look exactly as it did in the original RAW file. You can simply flag or color-code these specific photos as you scroll through the listing. This allows you to focus your manual energy only on the few files that need it. You ensure total consistency across the gallery while maximizing your team editing speed.

Does relying on a fallback mean the AI profile is not working correctly?

No, a fallback actually proves that your Personal AI Profile is working exactly as intended to protect your work. The goal of automation is to save you time and maintain consistency, not to make wild guesses that you have to fix later. When the system triggers a fallback, it is making a calculated decision that the image contains elements outside its confidence threshold. This is a sign of a highly intelligent tool. For example, if you are editing a massive real estate project and the AI Background Distraction Removal Tool encounters a bizarre reflection in a window, a fallback prevents the software from smudging the glass. It leaves the property detail intact for your review in Lightroom Classic. Over time, as you manually edit these edge cases and update your profile, the system learns and requires fewer fallbacks. This smart safety net guarantees that every gallery you deliver meets your exact standards for quality and precision.

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