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Pet Portrait Editing Software

You'll keep fur detail and catchlights uniform across studio and natural light. Imagen learns your style to cut high-volume edit time by 96%.

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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.

Next-morning delivery

Deliver files the next morning

Slash editing time by 96%. You'll use our pet portrait editing software to deliver galleries fast. Keep full control over animal fur detail, studio backdrops, and eye catchlights.

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Brand consistency

Match styles across your team

Imagen learns your style to match every shot. Whether you use natural outdoor light or studio backdrops, you'll get a uniform look across 1,000 subjects. Your team delivers consistent work.

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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 when using AI tools?

You match your exact creative vision for every shoot automatically when you use AI. Studio and product photographers editing with AI means training a system to replicate your unique style. As a pet portrait editing software, Imagen learns how you handle animal fur detail, studio backdrops, and natural outdoor light. You keep complete control over the final look while the AI does the heavy lifting. When you photograph dogs or cats, you want the subject to pop against the background. Manual adjustments take hours. You spend 96% less time at your desk when you automate those repetitive sliders. The AI analyzes your previous edits to understand how you balance exposure, contrast, and color for different lighting scenarios. You get consistent results across hundreds of images in minutes. This gives you more time to book new clients, build custom sets, or just enjoy your weekend. Your clients get their galleries faster, and you maintain the high quality they expect from your brand. The AI acts as your dedicated assistant, applying your unique style to every single frame.

How does the software handle batch editing for large pet portrait sessions?

You process thousands of photos in minutes without losing the fine details that make your work special. When you bring a lively dog into the studio, you often shoot hundreds of frames to get that one perfect expression. Editing those huge catalogs manually drains your energy. Imagen analyzes every single photo individually while applying your Personal AI Profile across the entire batch. The AI recognizes the subject in each frame and adjusts the settings to match your specific style. It takes care of the changing natural outdoor light if you shoot outside, or maintains perfect consistency across your indoor studio backdrops. You just upload your Lightroom catalog, select your profile, and let the software run. You get your edited catalog back incredibly fast. You can then review the gallery, make any final tweaks to the eye catchlight or crop, and export. This software gives you back hours of your day while keeping the background clean and the animal looking its absolute best.

How is this different from doing it manually in Photoshop or Lightroom?

You get your exact editing style applied automatically across hundreds of photos in a fraction of the time. Manual editing requires you to adjust sliders for every single image to get the animal fur detail and eye catchlight just right. You copy and paste settings, but you still have to tweak the exposure for every slight movement the subject makes. Imagen builds a Personal AI Profile based on your past edits. It understands how you treat the background and the lighting in your studio. Instead of starting from scratch or using generic presets, you start with a gallery that is almost completely finished. You review the edits in Lightroom and make final adjustments. The AI learns from those tweaks to get even better next time. This pet portrait editing software acts like a highly trained assistant who knows exactly how you want your images to look. You slash editing time by 90% and keep total creative control over the final gallery.

Does this pet portrait editing software work with my camera RAW files?

You can process all your standard RAW files directly through your existing Lightroom Classic workflow. We support the exact same RAW formats that Lightroom supports, so you never have to change how you shoot or import. When you capture a highly detailed subject like a fluffy cat or a sleek dog, you need the full data of a RAW file to retain the animal fur detail. The AI reads that RAW data to apply your Personal AI Profile accurately. Whether you shoot with natural outdoor light or use complex strobes in the studio, the system uses the complete color and exposure information to adjust the image. The software applies your style to the RAW file and updates your catalog with the new settings. You see the changes instantly on your background and your main focus area. You always retain the original unedited RAW file, so you can reset or adjust any slider exactly the way you want.

How does automating my edits affect my client turnaround time?

You deliver finished galleries to your clients in days instead of weeks. Processing a full session of pet portraits usually takes hours of tedious work at your computer. You have to balance the exposure on a dark subject against a bright studio backdrop, which eats up your valuable time. With Imagen, you edit 1,000 photos in less than 10 minutes. You upload your catalog after a shoot, grab a coffee, and the edits are ready to review. This massive speed increase lets you send sneak peeks the same day and full galleries shortly after. Faster delivery makes your clients incredibly happy and leads to more referrals for your business. You spend less time staring at a screen and more time marketing, shooting, or relaxing. As a reliable pet portrait editing software, it handles the heavy lifting on the background and lighting. You simply do a quick quality check, refine the eye catchlight, and send the gallery out the door.

Can the AI really learn how I edit animal fur detail and eye catchlights?

You get perfectly sharp and natural results because the AI learns exactly how you handle intricate details. Animal fur detail requires specific contrast and clarity adjustments to look natural. Eye catchlights need careful exposure control to bring life to the animal. You build a Personal AI Profile by feeding the system your final, polished Lightroom catalogs. The software learns your specific formula for making the subject stand out while keeping the background perfectly balanced. If you prefer a soft, matte finish for your studio sessions or a vibrant, punchy look for natural outdoor light, the AI replicates that exact aesthetic. It looks at how you adjust shadows, highlights, and color grading across different lighting situations. This system does not apply a generic filter. It calculates the precise slider movements you would make yourself, ensuring every image looks like it came straight from your own hands.

How does the AI handle the mix of studio backdrops and natural outdoor light?

Your Personal AI Profile adapts to changing lighting conditions just like you do. Many pet photographers shoot formal portraits on smooth paper in the studio and then move outside for action shots. These two environments require completely different editing approaches. The AI recognizes the environment in each photo and adjusts the sliders accordingly. It understands how to balance the artificial strobes on your subject against a solid background. When the scene shifts to natural outdoor light, it automatically shifts its processing to handle the sun, shadows, and natural colors. You do not have to separate your catalog into different batches or apply different presets. Imagen reads the unique data of every single frame. This editing tool gives you a cohesive final gallery where the indoor and outdoor shots look like they belong to the same brand. You get consistent color and tone across the entire session with zero extra effort.

Do I lose creative control over my edits when I use this software?

You retain 100% control over every single photo in your catalog. Imagen acts as your first pass, getting the gallery about 90% of the way to the finish line. The software applies your style to the subject and the background, but you always make the final decisions. When you receive the edited catalog back, all the Lightroom sliders are active and adjustable. You can tweak the exposure, adjust the white balance, or add a little extra pop to the eye catchlight. The AI actually learns from these final adjustments to improve your Personal AI Profile for future shoots. You never get locked into a flattened image or a baked-in filter. This pet portrait editing software is a tool that works for you, not a replacement for your creative eye. You spend your time refining the artistic details in the studio rather than dragging the same basic sliders back and forth all day.

What do I need to create my own profile for pet photography?

You need a minimum of 3,000 previously edited photos to build your custom profile. These photos teach the AI exactly how you handle color, exposure, and contrast. You simply select your best Lightroom catalogs that represent your consistent style. Make sure these catalogs include a good mix of your typical work, like dogs on studio backdrops and animals in natural outdoor light. The more variety you provide, the better the AI understands how you treat the subject and the background in different situations. Once you upload the catalogs, the system takes a little time to analyze your slider movements and build your Personal AI Profile. If you do not have 3,000 edited photos yet, you can use our standard AI Profiles created by industry experts. Our system makes the setup process incredibly simple, so you can start saving hours of editing time on your very next gallery.

Will my galleries look consistent if the animals are constantly moving around?

You get perfectly consistent exposure and color even when your furry clients refuse to sit still. Pets move fast, and the lighting changes every time they turn their head or run across the studio. Manual editing means you have to constantly adjust the exposure to compensate for those shifts. Imagen analyzes the specific lighting on the subject in every individual frame. It automatically calculates the exact adjustments needed to match your style, regardless of the animal's position. If a dog runs from a bright spot into a shadow, the AI boosts the exposure to keep the animal fur detail visible and the background consistent. You get a cohesive gallery where every photo looks like it belongs in the same set. This tool eliminates the frustration of matching tones across a chaotic action sequence. You deliver beautiful, professional results to your clients without spending your entire evening staring at Lightroom sliders.

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