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AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool

You'll scale and deliver galleries by 9 AM. Your Personal AI Profile batch edits thousands of frames with consistency in Lightroom Classic.

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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

Get your mornings back

You'll batch process thousands of frames while you sleep. Use our AI photo crop and straighten tool to fix horizons instantly, export from Lightroom Classic, and send galleries by 9 AM.

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Total brand consistency

Match your style across the team

Build a Personal AI Profile that learns exactly how you edit. You'll apply your unique look across thousands of photos from multiple team members and guarantee consistent results.

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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 perspective correction in photography?

Perspective correction fixes the unnatural leaning or tilting of subjects caused by camera angles. When you point your camera up or down, objects appear to fall backward or lean forward. This visual error is called keystoning. It happens most often when you shoot architecture or interiors with wide-angle lenses. To fix this, you must adjust the image so vertical lines run perfectly parallel to the edges of the frame. Our AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool automatically detects these lines in your images. It calculates the exact adjustments needed to make walls, doorways, and buildings stand straight. You get a natural look without spending hours dragging sliders. By automating the detection of vertical and horizontal lines, you save massive amounts of time on technical fixes. You stay focused on the creative parts of your work while the software takes care of the tedious math of fixing lens distortion.

How do you fix perspective across thousands of photos at once?

You fix perspective in bulk by letting our software analyze each individual frame and apply specific corrections automatically. Batch processing thousands of images manually takes days because every single photo requires different adjustments. A tilt that ruins vertical lines in one shot requires a completely different fix than the keystoning in the next shot. Imagen solves this by evaluating every image independently within your batch. The AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool identifies the unique geometry, horizontal lines, and vertical lines of each photograph. It then calculates and applies the exact perspective fix needed for that specific file. You can process 1,000 photos in minutes instead of hours. Your Personal AI Profile learns your specific editing style and pairs it with these geometric corrections. You get perfectly straight walls and corrected lens distortion across your entire catalog in a fraction of the time. You review the final results in Lightroom Classic and keep complete control over the final export.

Why use an AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool instead of manual adjustments?

You save hours of tedious clicking by using an AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool instead of manual adjustments. Fixing perspective by hand requires you to zoom in, drag sliders, and check grids for every single photo. This manual process kills your productivity when you have hundreds of files to deliver. Our tool automatically detects horizontal and vertical lines in a fraction of a second. It instantly calculates the exact rotation and geometric shifts needed to fix keystoning. You get mathematically perfect alignment without ever touching a slider. The software also handles complex lens distortion corrections at the exact same time. You slash your editing time by up to 96 percent when you let the AI handle these repetitive technical tasks. You still get to review every adjustment in Lightroom Classic. You retain full creative control over the final image while eliminating the most frustrating part of your post-production workflow.

Can you correct perspective on extreme wide-angle shots?

You can easily correct extreme angles because our software maps the underlying geometry of your images regardless of the focal length. Wide-angle lenses are notorious for bending straight edges and exaggerating spatial relationships. This creates severe lens distortion that pulls the corners of your frame outward. When you tilt a wide lens even slightly, you introduce aggressive keystoning that makes buildings look like they are falling over. The AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool scans the image to find the true vertical lines hidden within that distortion. It automatically applies the correct mathematical formulas to pull those lines straight and parallel. You get natural results even on photos shot at 14mm or 16mm. The system processes these complex geometric fixes across your entire batch automatically. You spend zero time fighting with manual transform tools. You get beautifully straight walls and accurate proportions delivered straight to your Lightroom Classic catalog.

How does automating perspective fixes impact my turnaround time?

Automating perspective corrections cuts your delivery time from days to hours by eliminating the slowest part of your workflow. Aligning vertical lines and fixing keystoning manually takes roughly 30 seconds per photo. If you shoot 1,000 frames, you waste over eight hours just making walls look straight. Imagen handles this entire process automatically at a speed of 1,500 photos in under 10 minutes. The AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool identifies the horizon and vertical structures in every single frame simultaneously. It applies the necessary geometric fixes and corrects lens distortion while applying your Personal AI Profile. You get your fully edited catalog back before you even finish backing up your memory cards. This massive reduction in screen time lets you deliver galleries to your clients faster than ever. You take on more jobs and grow your business because you no longer spend your nights fighting with alignment sliders.

How do you keep vertical lines consistent when batch processing?

You achieve consistency because the software evaluates the unique geometry of every single photo in your batch independently. Syncing perspective corrections across several photos in Lightroom Classic rarely works. A fix that perfectly aligns vertical lines in one shot will completely ruin the alignment in the next shot if the camera angle moved even a fraction of an inch. Our system solves this by refusing to apply a blanket fix. The AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool automatically detects the specific horizontal and vertical lines in each individual frame. It calculates a custom correction for the unique keystoning and lens distortion present in that specific file. You can process 5,000 photos at once and every single one will have perfectly straight walls. You get complete geometric consistency across massive catalogs without ever having to manually tweak individual frames. You review the batch in Lightroom Classic and make any final artistic choices yourself.

Do I lose control over the final crop when fixing perspective automatically?

You never lose control because every automatic adjustment syncs directly to your Lightroom Classic catalog as a non-destructive edit. The AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool does the heavy lifting by detecting vertical lines and fixing keystoning automatically. However, it does not bake those changes into your raw files. When you open your catalog, you see exactly how the software adjusted the geometry and lens distortion. You retain full access to the transform and crop panels. If you want to change a crop or slightly alter a perspective correction, you just move the slider. The software acts as your highly skilled assistant. It gets you 90 percent of the way there by handling the tedious math and alignment tasks. You step in at the very end to provide the final creative direction. You save massive amounts of time on basic fixes while keeping absolute authority over the final look of your photographs.

What causes keystoning and how do you fix it?

Keystoning happens when your camera sensor is not perfectly parallel to your subject. If you tilt your camera up to photograph a tall building, the top of the building appears narrower than the bottom. The vertical lines look like they are converging toward the sky. This optical illusion becomes much more severe when you shoot with a wide-angle lens. To fix it, you have to stretch and warp the image until those lines run parallel to the edges of your frame. Doing this manually requires intense concentration and constant grid checking. Our software fixes this automatically by scanning the photo for structural lines. The AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool calculates the exact angle of your camera tilt and reverses it. It fixes the perspective and corrects the lens distortion in a fraction of a second. You get perfectly straight walls and natural proportions without spending hours dragging transform sliders.

Does the perspective correction work directly with my camera raw files?

Yes, our software applies all geometric corrections directly to your original raw files through Lightroom Classic. You do not need to convert your images to JPEGs or TIFFs to fix perspective. The AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool analyzes the raw sensor data to identify horizontal and vertical lines with incredible accuracy. It calculates the necessary adjustments for keystoning and lens distortion, then writes those instructions as standard Lightroom metadata. When you open your catalog, the raw files remain completely intact and fully editable. You get the benefit of automatic geometric alignment without sacrificing any of your raw color data or dynamic range. This non-destructive workflow lets you process massive batches of raw files quickly. You apply your Personal AI Profile for color and tone while simultaneously fixing all structural alignment issues. You get a fully edited, perfectly straight raw catalog ready for your final review.

Will my Personal AI Profile learn how I handle lens distortion?

Your Personal AI Profile specifically learns your unique editing style, while our geometric tools handle the structural math. Fixing perspective and lens distortion requires objective mathematical corrections rather than subjective artistic choices. A wall is either straight or it is not. Because of this, the AI Photo Crop and Straighten Tool uses dedicated algorithms to automatically detect vertical lines and fix keystoning. It does not need to learn this from your previous edits because the goal is always perfect geometric alignment. Your Personal AI Profile focuses entirely on learning your specific color grading, contrast preferences, and tonal adjustments. The system combines these two powerful tools during batch processing. It applies your unique artistic style to the colors while applying perfect mathematical corrections to the geometry. You get photos that look exactly like your work, but with perfectly straight lines and corrected wide-angle distortion. You save hours of time and retain your signature look.

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