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Photo Editing Software Effects

As a studio or product photographer, you'll achieve a uniform look across 1,000 shots in minutes. We speed up your workflow and keep you in control.

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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.

Fast studio turnaround

Deliver galleries by morning

We'll help you beat tight deadlines. Imagen applies your photo editing software effects in minutes, so you get 1,000 studio portraits ready for client review by the next morning.

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Uniform studio output

Match styles across every shoot

Keep your brand look locked in. Whether you've got 1, 5, or 10 photographers on the floor, your AI Profile keeps every headshot and product photo gets the exact same treatment.

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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 is the precise process of perfecting images where lighting and environment are completely controlled. You spend hours making sure the subject looks flawless against a clean background. When you work in a studio, your clients expect absolute consistency across hundreds of photos. This requires applying specific photo editing software effects to match colors, fix exposure, and maintain a uniform look across your entire catalog. We know doing this manually takes a massive amount of time. Imagen learns your unique style and applies those exact adjustments to your raw files automatically. You'll slash your editing time by 96% and focus on shooting more products. You stay in complete control of the final look because our AI acts as your personal assistant. It handles the heavy lifting of repetitive tasks while you make the final tweaks. This means you deliver perfect galleries to your clients faster than ever before.

How do you batch process complex adjustments for product catalogs?

You handle batch processing by letting Imagen learn your specific editing style and applying it across thousands of images at once. When you shoot an e-commerce catalog in your studio, you often need to apply consistent photo editing software effects to every single image. Our AI analyzes how you treat the subject and the background in your previous work. It builds a Personal AI Profile based on your past edits. You then upload your new raw files, and the software processes them at a rate of 1,500 photos in under 10 minutes. This gives you perfectly consistent color, contrast, and exposure across the entire batch. You never have to copy and paste settings manually again. The AI adapts to slight lighting changes between shots to keep the subject looking exactly how you want it. You review the edits in your software and make any final adjustments. This keeps you in the driver's seat while saving you days of tedious computer work.

How is this different from copying and pasting settings manually?

Copying and pasting settings applies the exact same values to every photo, while our AI analyzes each individual image and adjusts the parameters dynamically. When you shoot in a studio, even a slight shift in your strobe output changes how the subject looks against the background. A static preset ignores these subtle changes. It forces you to go back and manually tweak the exposure and white balance for dozens of photos. Imagen looks at the specific lighting and composition of every single frame. It applies your preferred photo editing software effects intelligently. If one product reflects more light than the last, the AI compensates for it automatically. This means your subject stays perfectly exposed and your background remains consistent across the entire gallery. You avoid the frustration of fixing blown highlights or weird color shifts one by one. You get a fully edited catalog that actually looks like you spent hours working on it, but it only takes a few minutes.

Does the software work directly with my camera raw files?

The software works directly with your raw files to give you the highest possible image quality. You need maximum data retention when you photograph a highly detailed subject in the studio. Editing raw files allows you to recover shadows, protect highlights, and maintain accurate colors without degrading the image. Imagen reads your raw files and applies your custom photo editing software effects directly through your software. We don't compress your files or force you to work with low-resolution JPEGs. You keep all the rich data you captured on set. This is crucial when you need to separate a tricky subject from a pure white background. The AI makes precise adjustments to your raw data based on your Personal AI Profile. You get your edits back as standard metadata. You simply review the sliders, make your final tweaks, and export the high-resolution files for your commercial clients. You maintain total control over the final output quality.

How does automated editing affect my client turnaround time?

Automated editing cuts your turnaround time from weeks to just a few days. Commercial clients expect fast delivery after a studio session. When you rely on manual photo editing software effects, you create a massive bottleneck for your business. You spend countless hours staring at a screen trying to make the subject pop and the background look perfectly clean. Imagen removes this bottleneck entirely. You send your catalog to our servers, and we return your edited photos at a speed of 1,500 images in under 10 minutes. You get to review the gallery, make your final adjustments, and send the finished files to your client the very next day. This speed helps you book more jobs and keeps your clients incredibly happy. You build a reputation for lightning-fast delivery without sacrificing your signature style. You finally get to spend more time behind the camera and less time trapped at your desk doing repetitive work.

Can the AI handle tricky white balance issues on reflective products?

The AI takes care of tricky white balance issues by analyzing the specific color temperature of every single image. Reflective products in a studio often bounce light in unpredictable ways. This creates ugly color casts on your subject and ruins the pure white or gray background you worked hard to light. Applying basic photo editing software effects rarely fixes this across a whole batch. Imagen learns exactly how you correct these color shifts by studying your past edits. It creates a Personal AI Profile that understands your preference for skin tones, product colors, and neutral backgrounds. When you upload a new catalog, the AI adjusts the white balance and tint sliders for each individual photo. It neutralizes unwanted color casts automatically. You get a beautifully consistent gallery where the product looks exactly like it does in real life. You stay in control by reviewing the sliders in your software, but you save hours of tedious color correction.

How do I ensure my commercial product galleries look perfectly consistent?

You ensure perfect consistency by training a Personal AI Profile on your absolute best work. Commercial clients demand uniformity when they hire you for a studio shoot. If the background brightness shifts or the subject looks slightly different from one photo to the next, the whole catalog looks unprofessional. Manual editing often leads to these small inconsistencies because your eyes get tired after staring at a screen for hours. Imagen solves this by applying your specific photo editing software effects with mathematical precision. The AI analyzes the lighting, contrast, and color of every frame. It adapts your editing style to match the exact conditions of each photo. This guarantees that product number 1 looks identical in style to product number 1,000. You deliver a flawless, cohesive gallery every single time. You build trust with your commercial clients because they know exactly what level of quality they will receive from you.

Will I lose control over my signature editing style?

You never lose control over your signature style because the AI acts strictly as your assistant. We know your specific photo editing software effects are a huge part of your brand. You spent years perfecting how you light a subject in the studio and how you process the final image. Imagen doesn't replace your artistic vision. It builds a custom AI Profile based entirely on your previous catalogs. It learns your exact preferences for contrast, color grading, and background exposure. When the AI edits a new batch of photos, it simply moves the sliders to where you would naturally put them. You receive the edits as a standard catalog. You click through the images, review the changes, and make any final adjustments you want. You stay 100% in charge of the final product. The software just removes the tedious, repetitive steps so you can focus on the creative finishing touches.

Does the software help with local adjustments like subject masking?

The software applies local adjustments automatically by generating precise masks for your images. A great studio photo often requires different settings for the main subject and the surrounding environment. You might need to brighten the product while darkening the background to make the item truly stand out. Doing this by hand for hundreds of photos takes a massive amount of time. Imagen uses advanced photo editing software effects to recognize the elements in your image. It creates automatic masks based on your Personal AI Profile. It then applies your preferred local adjustments to those specific areas. You get beautifully balanced photos without ever picking up the brush tool manually. You review all of these masks directly in your software. You can easily tweak the opacity or adjust the sliders when a particular image needs a little extra attention. This gives you commercial results in a fraction of the time.

How many past photos do I need to train my custom profile?

You need 3,000 of your previously edited photos to train your Personal AI Profile effectively. This gives our system enough data to learn exactly how you handle different lighting scenarios in the studio. You want to select catalogs that represent your best, most consistent work. The AI looks at how you adjust the subject and how you treat the background across various setups. It studies your specific photo editing software effects, from your basic exposure tweaks to your complex color grading. The more diverse your training data is, the smarter your profile becomes. Once you upload your 3,000 photos, the system takes about 24 hours to build your custom profile. You then get to test it on your next batch of raw files. If the edits aren't absolutely perfect right away, you simply tweak the sliders in your software and send the final catalog back to us. Your profile learns from these corrections and gets better every single time you use it.

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