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AI Portrait Editor & Retouching Tool

Studio and product photographers, you'll edit and retouch 1,000 photos in minutes. Keep a uniform look across every subject. You stay in control.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Crop

    Uniform framing for multi-photographer operations. Visual consistency across all event types.

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching instantly to high-volume galleries. Flawless portraits that preserve authentic expressions.

  • Straighten

    Fix tilted walls and perspective distortion instantly. Ensure every house looks architecturally accurate with precise perspective correction tools.

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance subjects with intelligent adjustments. Keynote speakers and key moments get the emphasis they need.

  • Teeth Whitening

    Brighter smiles with automatic teeth whitening. Natural-looking enhancement for high-volume picture days.

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.

Fast image turnaround

Deliver galleries by 9 am

We process hundreds of headshots in minutes with our AI portrait editor & retouching tools. You'll wake up to finished galleries, so you can send final files to your clients the next morning.

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Brand consistency

One style for every subject

It doesn't matter if you have 5 photographers shooting 50 different subjects. Your Personal AI Profile applies the exact same look to every single photo. You build a reliable studio brand.

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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

Ask us anything, connect with our customer success team.
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

How does Imagen automate studio and product photographers editing?

We give you back hours of your day by automating the repetitive parts of your workflow. When you bring your files into our AI Portrait Editor & Retouching tools, the software learns your exact style based on your previous edits. This means your studio lighting looks consistent across 1,000 photos in a single batch. You keep complete creative control while the AI adjusts white balance, exposure, and color correction for every individual frame. We know how essential it is to separate your subject from the background perfectly. Our tool analyzes the lighting on your subject and keeps the background remains clean and true to your brand colors. You spend less time tweaking sliders and more time booking new clients. By cutting your editing time by up to 96 percent, you get to focus on the creative direction of your shoots. You just review the final gallery, make any minor adjustments, and deliver the photos to your clients faster than ever before.

Does this AI Portrait Editor & Retouching tool work with my camera RAW files?

You can upload your RAW files directly into our platform without converting them first. We support all major camera formats so your studio workflow stays exactly the same. Working with RAW files gives you the maximum amount of data to adjust shadows and highlights. When you use Imagen to edit your catalog, the AI reads that rich RAW data to apply your Personal AI Profile perfectly. It recognizes the skin tones of your human subject or the textures of your physical product. It also analyzes the studio strobes hitting your background to ensure smooth gradients without banding. You get the highest quality output because the AI applies edits directly to the metadata of your original files. You do not lose any resolution or detail. You get a fully edited Lightroom catalog back in minutes. You retain the ability to tweak every single slider because the edits are completely nondestructive. This gives you the speed of automation with the exact precision you expect from manual editing.

How is batch editing products different from doing it manually in Photoshop?

You save hundreds of hours a month by processing entire shoots at once instead of opening images one by one. Manual editing requires you to constantly check previous photos to make sure your subject looks identical across the whole gallery. Our system applies your unique editing style to 1,000 photos in just a few minutes. The AI evaluates the lighting and color of every single photo to maintain consistency across your entire studio session. If your background lighting shifted slightly during a long product shoot, the AI adjusts the exposure to match your target look. You no longer have to copy and paste settings and then manually tweak each frame. You simply send the catalog to Imagen and let the software do the heavy lifting. You get back a cohesive gallery where every subject pops and every background matches perfectly. You always stay in the driver seat to make final adjustments. This method cuts your turnaround time drastically and lets you take on more clients without working late nights.

Can the AI handle complex lighting setups in my studio?

Our software understands the nuances of professional lighting setups and respects your creative choices. When you use our AI Portrait Editor & Retouching features, the system analyzes how the light falls on your subject. It knows the difference between a deliberate shadow for dramatic effect and an underexposed image. You train your Personal AI Profile using your own past edits, which means the AI learns exactly how you handle contrast and highlights in your studio. If you use colored gels on your background, the AI preserves those specific hues instead of trying to neutralize them. You get consistent results whether you use a simple single light setup or a complex commercial grid. We built this tool to read the specific lighting ratios you captured in camera. You never have to worry about the AI flattening your images or ruining your artistic vision. You get a massive head start on your gallery, leaving you with only the final polish before you deliver the files to your client.

Will this software keep my product colors completely accurate?

You get precise color matching because the AI learns from your specific correction techniques. Color accuracy is the most critical part of commercial work. If a client sends you a product, the final image must reflect the exact shade of that item. Your Personal AI Profile learns how you adjust the white balance and tint to keep the subject true to life. The software processes the ambient light in your studio and separates it from the actual color of the product. It also pays close attention to the background to ensure no unwanted color casts reflect onto your items. You keep total control over the HSL sliders in Lightroom. The AI simply gets you to your baseline 96 percent faster. You review the gallery and make any tiny color tweaks necessary to satisfy your commercial clients. This workflow ensures you deliver perfect color accuracy without spending hours staring at a color checker passport. You build trust with your brands and get your life back.

How do I teach the AI my specific portrait retouching style?

You build a Personal AI Profile by uploading at least 3,000 of your previously edited photos. The software analyzes the exact adjustments you made to the subject and the background in those images. It learns your preferences for contrast, warmth, and skin tones. Once the training is complete, you can use this profile as your own custom AI Portrait Editor & Retouching tool. The AI applies your exact style to every new studio session you shoot. It does not apply a generic preset. It evaluates the unique lighting of each new photo and calculates the exact slider movements you would make. You get a gallery that looks like you edited it yourself. If your style evolves over time, you just upload your latest edits to update the profile. You remain the artist and the creative director. We just provide the engine that applies your vision at a massive scale. You finish your editing tasks in minutes and deliver your galleries in record time.

What happens if my background paper is unevenly lit?

The AI evaluates the exposure of the entire frame to balance the light naturally. When you shoot on smooth paper in your studio, the light often falls off toward the edges. Our software reads the exposure values across the background and applies your typical adjustments to smooth out those transitions. It ensures your subject remains correctly exposed even if the backdrop requires a slight bump in shadows. You train the AI with your past work, so it knows exactly how bright you prefer your backdrops to be. If you typically use a vignette to hide uneven lighting, the AI learns to apply that same effect. You get a consistent look across the entire gallery without manually painting in exposure adjustments on every single file. You always have the final say and can tweak the masks or gradients in Lightroom if you need absolute perfection. This saves you countless hours of repetitive brushwork and lets you focus on growing your commercial business.

Does the software automatically crop and straighten my product photos?

You can set the AI to automatically crop and straighten your images based on your personal preferences. Consistency is vital when you deliver an ecommerce catalog. The software analyzes the horizon lines in your studio and adjusts the rotation to make everything perfectly level. It also identifies your subject and centers it according to the framing rules you established in your Personal AI Profile. This means every single product sits in the exact same spot against the background. You no longer have to manually align 500 photos of shoes or jewelry. The AI Portrait Editor & Retouching tools handle the tedious alignment work for you. You get a perfectly uniform gallery that is ready for your client to upload to their website. You can always adjust the crop on a specific image if you want a tighter detail shot. We automate the repetitive alignment tasks so you can deliver a highly professional gallery in a fraction of the time.

How does this affect my turnaround time for commercial clients?

You can deliver finished galleries in days instead of weeks. Commercial clients often demand incredibly fast turnarounds to launch their marketing campaigns. By using our AI Portrait Editor & Retouching platform, you edit 1,000 photos in less than 10 minutes. The AI applies your exact editing style to the subject and the background across the entire catalog. You skip the grueling process of adjusting sliders for hours on end. You just download the edited catalog, review the images, and export the final files. This speed gives you a massive competitive advantage in the commercial space. You can take on more studio projects because your editing backlog essentially disappears. Your clients get their photos faster, which makes them much more likely to hire you for their next campaign. You build a reputation for speed and reliability without ever sacrificing the quality of your work. We give you the tools to scale your business and increase your revenue dramatically.

Can I use a premade profile if I am new to studio photography?

You can start editing immediately by using one of our premade AI Profiles. We partnered with top photographers to create profiles that apply beautiful, tested styles to your images. If you do not have enough past edits to build your own profile yet, these options give you incredible results right out of the box. The AI evaluates your studio lighting and applies the chosen style consistently to every subject. It balances the skin tones and keeps the background looks exactly the way the original creator intended. You get professional color grading and exposure correction instantly. As you shoot more and develop your own unique look, you can eventually create your own custom profile. You always retain the ability to adjust the Lightroom sliders after the AI does its work. This gives you a massive learning advantage and helps you deliver high quality galleries to your early clients. You save time and build your confidence as you grow your business.

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