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Photo Background Editing Software

Studio and product photographers, you'll cut edit time by 96%. Get a uniform look across every subject with our background editing workflow.

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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 photos out tomorrow

Deliver 1,000 product shots the very next day. Our photo background editing software handles massive volume overnight. You keep full creative control and don't spend hours editing at your desk.

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Brand consistency

Uniform looks every time

Keep every background and subject perfectly consistent across a 500-item product catalog. We learn your edits so you don't worry about matching styles across multiple photographers.

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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 is studio and product photographers editing?

Studio and product photographers editing focuses on isolating the main item and perfecting the environment around it. You usually spend hours making sure the subject looks flawless while keeping the background clean and consistent. Doing this manually takes up valuable time that you could spend shooting more campaigns. Our photo background editing software automates the tedious parts of this process. Imagen learns your specific editing style and applies it across hundreds of photos in minutes. You keep complete creative control over the final look of your studio sessions. The AI handles the heavy lifting of adjusting exposure, white balance, and contrast for both the subject and the background. You get consistent results across your entire catalog without sitting at your desk all night. This approach helps you deliver final galleries to your commercial clients much faster. You cut your post-production time by up to 96 percent and you don't have to sacrifice quality.

How does photo background editing software handle high volume batch processing?

The software processes thousands of images simultaneously while treating every single photo as an individual file. When you upload a massive commercial catalog, the AI analyzes the unique lighting and composition of each shot. It identifies the subject and separates it from the background to apply your specific adjustments accurately. You don't have to copy and paste settings across different lighting setups. Imagen reads the data in every RAW file and makes calculated decisions based on your Personal AI Profile. This means a studio session with 1,000 photos finishes editing in less than 15 minutes. You get perfectly balanced exposures across the entire batch. The transition between the subject and the background remains natural and clean. You review the edits in your Lightroom catalog and tweak anything you want to change. Batch processing gives you a massive speed advantage while keeping your studio work completely consistent from the first frame to the last.

How is this different from manually masking every subject in Photoshop?

Manual masking requires you to trace every edge by hand, but our photo background editing software automates the entire isolation process. You don't have to spend 10 minutes on a single photo just to separate a product from its backdrop. The AI instantly recognizes the subject and understands how it interacts with the background. It applies your custom color and exposure corrections globally and locally without exporting to another program. You stay right inside Lightroom for your entire workflow. This saves you from creating massive Photoshop files that eat up your hard drive space. When you shoot a studio campaign with hundreds of deliverables, manual masking becomes impossible to scale. Imagen applies your exact editing style to the subject and the background across 1,500 photos in a fraction of the time. You skip the tedious brushwork and get straight to the final review. You maintain total creative control while eliminating the most boring part of your job.

Does your software work directly with my camera RAW files?

Yes, the software reads and edits your original RAW files directly through Lightroom Classic. You don't need to convert your studio images to JPEGs or TIFFs before editing. The AI analyzes the rich data inside your RAW files to make precise adjustments to the subject and the background. This gives you the highest possible image quality for your commercial clients. When you use our photo background editing software, it applies all changes as non-destructive Lightroom sliders. You can always see exactly what the AI did and make your own tweaks. The software understands how different camera sensors capture light, shadow, and color in a studio environment. It protects the delicate highlights on your subject while keeping the background free of unwanted color shifts. You get the speed of AI automation with the flexibility and power of RAW editing. You keep your existing folder structures and file formats exactly as they are right now.

How does automated background cleanup affect my business turnaround time?

Automated editing cuts your turnaround time from weeks down to a few days or even hours. When you remove the manual labor of balancing the subject and the background, you reclaim massive amounts of time. You can deliver final galleries to your studio clients faster than your competitors. This rapid delivery makes your clients incredibly happy and leads to more repeat business. Instead of spending 20 hours editing a large product catalog, you'll spend about one hour reviewing the AI edits. Our photo background editing software processes images at a rate of 1,500 photos in 10 minutes. You get to spend your newly found free time booking more studio sessions or actually taking a weekend off. Faster turnarounds mean you can take on more volume without hiring expensive retouching assistants. You scale your photography business naturally while keeping your quality perfectly consistent across every single gallery you deliver.

Can I keep full control over how the subject and background look?

You'll always retain 100 percent control over your final images. Our photo background editing software acts as your highly skilled assistant, not your replacement. The AI applies edits based on your Personal AI Profile, which learns exactly how you like your subject and background to look. Once Imagen finishes processing your studio catalog, you review everything in Lightroom Classic. The edits appear as normal slider adjustments. If you want the background slightly darker or the subject a bit warmer, you just move the slider. The software never flattens your files or locks you into a specific look. You can tweak, reset, or completely change any adjustment before you export the final files for your client. We designed this tool to speed up your workflow while leaving the creative decisions entirely in your hands. You get a massive head start on your studio edits without giving up your signature style.

What happens when I shoot products on complex studio sets?

The AI easily handles complex sets by analyzing the depth and content of every individual photo. Whether you shoot a simple flat lay or a multi-layered lifestyle scene, the software understands the difference. It identifies your main subject and separates it from the intricate details of your background. Your Personal AI Profile applies your specific color grading and exposure preferences to the entire scene accurately. You don't have to worry about the AI getting confused by props, shadows, or reflective surfaces in your studio. Our photo background editing software looks at the whole picture just like a human editor would. It balances the exposure so the subject stands out naturally against the background elements. If you use colored gels or dramatic lighting, the AI preserves those creative choices. You get beautifully balanced edits that respect the hard work you put into building your physical sets on shoot day.

Will the AI learn my specific style for studio lighting and background tones?

Yes, the AI learns your exact editing style by analyzing your previous Lightroom catalogs. You build a Personal AI Profile by feeding the system at least 3,000 of your previously edited photos. The software studies how you handle exposure, contrast, and color balance for both the subject and the background. It pays close attention to how you treat shadows and highlights in a controlled studio environment. Once it builds your profile, our photo background editing software mimics your exact decisions on new, unedited photos. If your style evolves over time, your AI Profile evolves right along with you. You continually feed it your final tweaked edits, and the AI gets smarter with every single catalog. You don't have to settle for generic presets that ruin your carefully crafted lighting. You get a personalized editing assistant that understands exactly how you want your final studio images to look.

Can I edit both human models and inanimate objects in the same catalog?

You can absolutely edit different types of subjects within the same catalog without confusing the AI. The software analyzes the content of each specific photo before it applies any adjustments. It recognizes whether the subject is a human model or a piece of jewelry. Our photo background editing software adjusts skin tones accurately while keeping the background colors perfectly consistent. When it moves to a product shot, it shifts focus to material textures and accurate product colors. You don't need to separate your studio session into different folders or create multiple catalogs. Imagen takes care of the variety smoothly and applies your Personal AI Profile correctly to every single frame. This flexibility saves you a massive amount of time when you shoot e-commerce campaigns that mix lifestyle modeling with standard product photography. You get consistent results across the entire project, ensuring the subject and background look cohesive from start to finish.

How much time will I save using this photo background editing software?

You'll slash your editing time by up to 96 percent when you implement AI into your workflow. Most commercial photographers spend days or even weeks manually editing massive catalogs. Editing a 1,000-image studio session by hand often takes 15 to 20 hours of tedious desk work. Imagen edits that same session in less than 15 minutes. You only spend time reviewing the final results and making minor tweaks to the subject or the background. This massive time savings completely changes how you run your business. You can take on twice as many studio clients without working evenings and weekends. You don't have to outsource your editing to expensive third-party retouchers just to meet your deadlines. Our photo background editing software handles the heavy lifting of balancing the subject and background so you can focus on shooting. You get your life back while sending back perfectly consistent galleries to your clients faster than ever.

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