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Photo Editing Software to Change Background

Deliver a uniform look across 1,000 product shots and studio portraits. You'll process galleries in minutes while maintaining complete 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 studio photos by morning

Shoot 500 product photos today and deliver them tomorrow. You'll use our photo editing software to change background colors and fix lighting in minutes, so you hit morning deadlines easily.

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Consistent studio look

Match your style on every shoot

You don't want mismatched galleries. Whether you book 1, 5, or 10 photographers, Imagen applies your style to keep every headshot, portrait, and product photo uniform across your entire catalog.

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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 exactly is involved in studio and product photographers editing when dealing with complex backdrops?

You'll get your time back and protect your profit margins by automating the most tedious parts of your post-production workflow. Studio and product photographers editing requires absolute precision because every detail of your subject is under intense scrutiny. When you shoot in a studio, you control the lighting and the environment, but you still spend hours isolating your subject from the background by hand. This manual isolation process eats up your profit margins and delays your delivery times. You reclaim those lost hours when you use photo editing software to change background elements automatically. Instead of masking out every stray hair or complex product edge manually, Imagen handles the heavy lifting for you in seconds. You keep total creative control over the final look while the AI applies your exact style to the subject and the background independently. You can process 1,000 images in just a few minutes, slashing your editing time by 96%. You remain the artist, and the software simply executes your vision.

How do you process hundreds of studio portraits when you need to swap out the background?

You apply your custom edits across an entire catalog of images instantly using a Personal AI Profile. Batch processing is the only way to survive high-volume studio work without burning out. When you photograph 500 products or headshots in a single day, you don't have time to manually select the subject and the background for every individual file. Imagen analyzes each photo individually, identifies the main subject, and applies your specific adjustments to the background in a fraction of a second. You get consistent results across the entire batch because the AI understands your personal editing style. This intelligent automation lets you use powerful photo editing software to change background tones, fix exposure, and correct colors without ever opening Photoshop. You review the final gallery, make any tiny tweaks you want, and export the finished files. You turn around massive studio projects in 24 hours instead of 14 days, keeping your clients thrilled.

Why is this better than manually masking a subject from a background in Photoshop?

You'll win back hours of your life because manual masking is tedious and prone to human error. Even with great selection tools, separating a complex subject from a background takes minutes per image. Multiply that by 800 photos from a busy studio campaign, and you are staring at a massive bottleneck. Imagen eliminates this repetitive work by applying your exact editing style to the subject and the background automatically. You get the precision of manual masking without the mind-numbing labor. Using dedicated software to adjust exposures or color temperatures across an entire catalog gives you a massive competitive advantage. You cut your post-production time by up to 96%, allowing you to take on twice as many studio clients each month. The AI acts as your dedicated editing assistant, applying your creative decisions instantly. You stay in the driver seat the whole time, reviewing the final images to ensure everything looks perfect before delivery.

Does this background adjustment process work directly with my camera RAW files?

You get maximum image quality because the AI edits your RAW files directly without creating heavy intermediate files. When you shoot high-resolution files in the studio, you need all that data to preserve the fine details of your subject and the subtle gradients in your background. Converting files to TIFF or JPEG before editing degrades your image quality and fills up your hard drives. Imagen reads your RAW data, applies your custom AI Profile, and generates standard Lightroom adjustments. You see the exact changes applied to the subject and the background right in your native catalog. This smooth integration makes it the ideal photo editing software to change background settings while keeping your file sizes small and your workflow fast. You never lose any pixel data, and you can always tweak the sliders later. You deliver stunning final images to your studio clients while keeping your storage costs low.

How does automating background edits impact my overall studio turnaround time?

You deliver finished galleries to your clients in hours instead of weeks. Slow turnaround times kill your studio momentum and frustrate your clients. When you rely on manual photo editing software to change background colors or fix lighting issues, you create a massive backlog of work. Imagen processes your images at a rate of 1,500 photos in under 10 minutes. The AI instantly separates the subject from the background and applies your specific color grading and exposure corrections. You spend 15 minutes reviewing a gallery that used to take you 15 hours to edit. This incredible speed allows you to offer next-day delivery as a premium upsell to your product clients. You boost your studio revenue while actually working fewer hours in front of a screen. Fast delivery leads to happier clients, better reviews, and more referrals for your business. You get to focus on growing your brand instead of stressing over deadlines.

Do I lose creative control when using AI to edit my studio backgrounds?

You keep 100% control over every single pixel in your final image. AI is simply a tool that executes your vision faster than humanly possible. When you use Imagen, the AI learns your unique style by analyzing your past work. It applies your specific preferences to the subject and the background, giving you a customized starting point that is incredibly close to your final vision. You never hand over your artistic license to a machine. If you want to tweak the exposure on a product or adjust the contrast on a studio backdrop, you just move the sliders in Lightroom. This makes it the perfect tool because you always have the final say. You save hours of tedious masking and base editing, but you remain the artist who signs off on the final gallery. You get the speed of automation with the precision of a master retoucher.

How do I ensure the background edits look consistent across different studio setups?

You achieve perfect consistency because your Personal AI Profile adapts to the specific lighting of each photo. When you shoot several products in a studio, your lights might shift slightly, or the ambient light might change. A static preset will ruin these photos because it applies the exact same math to every image, regardless of the starting point. Imagen analyzes each photo individually, evaluates the subject and the background, and makes custom adjustments to match your desired final look. It understands how you handle shadows, highlights, and color tones. If a background is slightly underexposed in one shot, the AI corrects it to match the rest of the catalog. This intelligent adaptation makes it the ultimate solution to adjust exposures seamlessly. You deliver a cohesive, professional gallery to your clients where every single image looks like it belongs in the same high-end campaign. You stop worrying about minor lighting inconsistencies entirely.

What do I need to get started with this background editing workflow?

You just need your existing Lightroom catalog and a batch of previously edited photos to train your AI Profile. You upload at least 3,000 images that represent your final editing style. Imagen analyzes these files to learn exactly how you treat your subject and your background under different studio lighting conditions. Once your profile is ready, you simply apply it to your new, unedited catalogs. The software integrates directly with Lightroom, so you don't have to learn a complicated new interface. You can immediately start using this photo editing software to change background tones and isolate subjects automatically. If you don't have 3,000 images ready, you can use one of our pre-trained Talent AI Profiles created by industry professionals. We're confident you'll get up and running in minutes, and you'll start saving hours of editing time on your very first batch. You integrate the tool smoothly into your current routine.

Is it cost effective for a solo studio photographer to use AI for background masking?

You save $5,000 or more a year when you automate your masking and editing workflow. Time is your most valuable asset as a solo business owner. When you spend 20 hours a week manually separating your subject from the background, you lose time you could spend shooting new clients. Imagen charges a few cents per photo, meaning you can edit an entire 500-image studio catalog for less than the cost of a decent lunch. You replace expensive outsourcing or incredibly slow manual labor with lightning-fast automation. Using intelligent software to isolate elements pays for itself on the very first job. You take on more volume, deliver faster, and increase your hourly rate because you spend less time behind a computer screen. You build a more profitable studio business without having to hire a full-time retoucher. You keep your overhead low and your profit margins high.

What happens if the AI misses a small detail on a complex product background?

You easily correct any minor errors right in your normal editing interface. While the AI is incredibly accurate at identifying your subject and separating it from the background, complex studio props or reflective surfaces can sometimes need a tiny manual adjustment. Because Imagen works directly within Lightroom, all the masks and sliders remain fully editable. You simply click on the mask, brush in or out the missing detail, and move on. You still save 96% of your editing time because the heavy lifting is already done. You use the photo editing software to change background colors or exposures for the entire batch, and then you spend just a few seconds refining the tricky edges. plus, the AI learns from your tweaks. As you upload your final, corrected catalogs back to the system, your Personal AI Profile gets smarter and more accurate for your next shoot.

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