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Photo Editing and Cataloging Software

Keep your cataloging workflow intact. You'll get a uniform look across 1,000 product shots and headshots, and finish studio edits in minutes.

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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

Deliver final photos by 9 AM

Cut turnaround time by 96%. Imagen works inside your photo editing and cataloging software to process 1,000 portraits in minutes. You'll deliver client galleries by the very next morning.

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Uniform studio output

One look across 1,000 subjects

It doesn't matter which photographer shoots the session. Your AI Profile learns your exact style. You get uniform colors and tones across every headshot, keeping your studio output 100% consistent.

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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 makes studio and product photographers editing different from other types of retouching?

Studio and product photographers editing requires absolute precision because your lighting and environment are highly controlled. You build a specific look on set, and your post-production work must respect those exact lighting ratios. When you photograph a product, the subject needs to look perfect against a clean background without losing its natural texture or color accuracy. We built Imagen to learn your specific color grading and exposure adjustments so you get consistent results across thousands of images. Using your favorite photo editing and cataloging software, our AI applies your exact style to every single shot. You'll spend less time tweaking sliders and more time planning your next big commercial shoot. By automating the repetitive steps, you cut your editing time by 75% or more. You keep total control over the final image while getting a massive head start on your workflow. The subject always remains the star of the photo, and the background stays exactly as you intended.

How do I apply a consistent look across hundreds of product photos at once?

You process large batches of images by letting our AI learn your personal editing style from your past work. When you shoot in a studio, you often capture hundreds of variations of a single subject. Manually matching the exposure and white balance across a massive batch takes hours of tedious work. Imagen integrates directly with your standard photo editing and cataloging software to automate this entire process. We analyze your previous edits to create a Personal AI Profile that understands exactly how you treat shadows, highlights, and color tones. You apply this profile to a new catalog of raw files, and the software edits everything in minutes. You'll get back a fully edited catalog where every background looks uniform and every subject pops perfectly. You simply review the results and make any final tweaks before sending back the gallery to your client. This workflow saves you up to 96% of the time you normally spend clicking through individual photos.

How is this different from copying and pasting presets in my editing software?

Copying and pasting a preset applies the exact same mathematical adjustment to every photo, regardless of the actual lighting in the frame. If your studio strobe misfires or a cloud blocks your natural window light, a static preset ruins the exposure. Imagen acts like a smart assistant that analyzes each individual photo before making adjustments. It looks at the subject and the background to determine exactly what that specific image needs. If a photo is half a stop too dark, the AI corrects the exposure based on how you normally fix underexposed shots. This dynamic approach makes it the perfect companion for your photo editing and cataloging software. You don't have to manually adjust the sliders for every slight variation in light. We give you a customized starting point that actually adapts to the content of the image. This saves you hours of micro-adjustments and keeps your subject looking natural and consistent across the entire commercial campaign.

Does the AI work directly with the raw files from my camera?

Yes, the AI reads and adjusts your original raw files without altering or degrading the original data. When you import your commercial shoot into your photo editing and cataloging software, we read the data directly from those raw files. This gives you the maximum amount of dynamic range to work with. You retain all the highlight detail on a bright subject and all the shadow information in a dark background. We don't compress your files into JPEGs or create new heavy files that clog up your hard drive. Instead, Imagen makes a small text file of slider adjustments and applies them directly to your existing catalog. You open your studio session and see all the edits applied non-destructively. You always have the freedom to reset the image or tweak the exposure exactly how you want it. This keeps your storage needs low while sending back the highest quality edits for your high-end product photography clients.

How much faster can I deliver final galleries to my commercial clients?

You can deliver final galleries in hours instead of weeks by automating the most time-consuming parts of your post-production workflow. A typical commercial shoot involves hundreds of photos of a single subject against a seamless background. Manually color correcting and editing that volume of work easily eats up days of your time. By connecting Imagen to your photo editing and cataloging software, you edit at a rate of 1,500 photos in under 10 minutes. You spend your morning shooting in the studio, run the files through the AI while you eat lunch, and review the final edits in the afternoon. This massive reduction in editing time allows you to take on more clients without burning out. You'll get to send the final assets to your client the very next day. Faster turnaround times lead to happier clients, better reviews, and more repeat business for your commercial photography brand.

Can the software automatically crop and straighten my product photos?

Yes, the AI can learn your composition rules and automatically crop or straighten your images during the editing phase. Product photography demands perfect symmetry and straight lines. If your camera is slightly tilted in the studio, it ruins the professional look of the entire campaign. We trained our system to recognize the subject and the horizon line in your frame. It analyzes how you normally crop your images in your photo editing and cataloging software and replicates that exact framing. It centers the subject and removes distracting elements near the edges of the background automatically. You don't have to manually activate the crop tool on 500 different photos. You simply review the automated crops and make minor adjustments if necessary. This feature alone saves you countless hours of repetitive clicking and keeps every image in your final delivery looks perfectly uniform and ready for an e-commerce catalog.

How many past edits do I need to create my own custom profile?

You need 3,000 previously edited photos to build a Personal AI Profile that accurately reflects your unique style. This number gives the AI enough data to understand how you handle different lighting scenarios in the studio. It needs to see how you treat a bright subject, a dark background, and everything in between. You just point the system to your past catalogs in your photo editing and cataloging software, and we handle the rest. The AI analyzes your slider movements and builds a customized algorithm just for you. If you don't have 3,000 edits ready, you can use one of our pre-built AI Profile options created by industry experts. You can use these profiles immediately to edit your current work while you build up your own catalog of edits. Either way, you'll get a massive head start on your post-production and spend far less time staring at a computer screen.

What happens if I'm not happy with the automated edits?

You always retain complete control over every single slider and adjustment after the AI finishes its work. We don't flatten your images or lock you out of the editing process. When you open your photo editing and cataloging software, you see exactly which sliders moved and by how much. If you want the background to be slightly brighter or the subject to have more contrast, you just drag the slider to your liking. Every adjustment is 100% non-destructive. plus, Imagen actually learns from the final tweaks you make. When you upload your final, tweaked catalog back to our system, we update your Personal AI Profile to reflect those new preferences. Your profile gets smarter and more accurate with every single studio session you complete. You get the speed of automation without ever sacrificing the creative control you need for high-end commercial photography.

How does the AI handle changes in lighting setups during a shoot?

The AI evaluates every single photo individually to account for changes in your lighting setup. If you move your lights on set or change the modifier on your strobe, the exposure on your subject will change. A static preset fails here because it applies the exact same adjustment to a darker image. Imagen reads the unique data of every raw file and adjusts the sliders dynamically. It knows that a photo with a dark background needs a different shadow adjustment than a photo with a pure white background. It analyzes the specific lighting on the subject and corrects the exposure to match your consistent style. This intelligent analysis happens inside your photo editing and cataloging software without you lifting a finger. You'll get a perfectly cohesive gallery even if you changed your lighting setup five different times during the commercial shoot. You save hours of time because you rarely have to fix exposure inconsistencies manually.

Can I use different profiles for different types of commercial clients?

You can create and use as many different AI Profiles as you need for your various clients. A bright and airy style works perfectly for a cosmetics brand, but a moody and dramatic style fits a luxury watch brand better. You can train a specific profile for each unique look you offer. When you finish a shoot in the studio, you simply select the profile that matches that client's aesthetic. The AI applies those specific parameters to the subject and the background. You can manage all of these different looks smoothly within your photo editing and cataloging software. We make it easy to switch between profiles so you always deliver the exact vibe your client hired you to create. This flexibility allows you to expand your commercial portfolio and take on a wider variety of jobs. You'll get to offer multiple distinct styles without adding any extra hours to your post-production workflow.

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