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Photography Editing Software Tutorials

Master your workflows. We'll show you how studio and product photographers use AI to deliver a uniform look across 1,000 shots 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.

Fast studio turnaround

Deliver galleries the next morning

Cut your editing time by 90% and meet tight studio deadlines. Build faster workflows with our photography editing software tutorials and let Imagen handle the heavy work while you sleep.

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Perfect brand alignment

Consistent studio output

Keep 1,000 product photos looking perfectly consistent across your entire team. A Personal AI Profile learns your exact style so you get uniform results for every single shoot.

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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 the best workflow for studio and product photographers editing?

The most effective workflow for studio and product photographers editing keeps you entirely in control while removing repetitive tasks. When you photograph items in a studio, you often deal with a consistent background and a well-lit subject. Editing hundreds of these images manually takes hours away from your business. We help you cut your editing time by 96% by learning exactly how you adjust exposure, color, and contrast. You can watch our photography editing software tutorials to see exactly how to build a Personal AI Profile that matches your exact style. Instead of adjusting the background and subject for every single photo, you apply your profile to the entire catalog in minutes. You review the final images, make any final tweaks, and deliver the gallery to your client faster than ever. This process lets you focus on booking more clients and shooting more products rather than clicking sliders all day.

How do I apply my style across hundreds of product photos at once?

You build a Personal AI Profile that learns your exact editing decisions and applies them to your entire batch of photos. When you shoot a large campaign in the studio, consistency is everything. Your client expects the subject to look perfect and the background to match across all 500 images. Doing this by hand requires endless copy and pasting. Imagen analyzes your previous edits to understand exactly how you handle highlights, shadows, and color balance. You send your new catalog to us, and we return the edited images in minutes. To see exactly how to set this up, our photography editing software tutorials walk you through the entire batch process step by step. You stay in the driver's seat the whole time. You review the final photos, tweak any tricky lighting on a specific subject, and export the gallery. You save hours of repetitive work while sending back perfect consistency to your commercial clients.

How is using an AI Profile different from manually masking in Photoshop?

Using an AI Profile edits your entire catalog globally in Lightroom before you ever need to open Photoshop for heavy retouching. Manual masking takes minutes per photo. When you have 1,000 photos from a studio session, you don't have time to manually select the subject and mask the background for every single frame. Imagen handles the global color, exposure, and contrast adjustments across your entire gallery in minutes. You get your time back. Once the global edits are done, you only bring the absolute best photos into Photoshop for detailed pixel pushing. We design our tools to work with your existing workflow, not against it. You can check out our photography editing software tutorials to see how professional creators combine batch editing with selective retouching for the best results. You always maintain creative control over the final look of the subject. You simply skip the tedious first step of color correcting the background and balancing the exposure.

Does this workflow support the RAW files from my commercial camera?

Yes, we support all major RAW file formats directly through your Lightroom Classic catalog. Studio photographers need maximum data to recover highlights on a bright subject or pull details out of a dark background. We read the original RAW data to apply your Personal AI Profile with total precision. You never have to convert your files to JPEG or lose any image quality before editing. You simply keep your normal import process. Our photography editing software tutorials show you exactly how to sync your catalog without moving any of your heavy RAW files off your hard drive. We only read the smart previews, which keeps the process incredibly fast. You can edit 1,000 RAW photos from a product campaign in less than 10 minutes. When the edits sync back to your computer, you retain the full RAW editing capabilities. You can adjust any slider, refine the background, or tweak the subject exactly how you want before final export.

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

You can cut your editing time by up to 96%, allowing you to deliver full galleries in days instead of weeks. Commercial clients often demand fast turnarounds. When you finish a massive shoot in the studio, the last thing you want is a mountain of editing keeping you from delivering the final assets. Imagen edits at a speed of 1,500 photos per hour. You simply upload your smart previews, grab a cup of coffee, and download the finished edits. Your subject is perfectly lit and your background color is completely accurate. This speed lets you take on more clients without working late into the night. To optimize your delivery speed even further, our photography editing software tutorials cover the best practices for rapid culling and exporting. You stay completely in control of the final review process. You just get to the finish line much faster, making your clients incredibly happy with your turnaround time.

How do I ensure the colors are perfectly accurate for product photography?

You train your Personal AI Profile using your own previously edited catalogs to ensure exact color matching. Product photography requires strict color accuracy. Brands need their products to look exactly the same in the studio as they do in real life. If the background or the subject has a strange color cast, the client rejects the images. Imagen learns your specific adjustments for white balance, tint, and HSL sliders based on your past work. We apply those exact mathematical adjustments to your new photos. You can watch our photography editing software tutorials to learn how to select the best catalogs for training your profile. The AI acts as your dedicated assistant, doing the heavy lifting of color correction. You review the final gallery to ensure the subject looks perfect before sending it to the brand. You get perfectly consistent colors across 1,000 photos without touching a single slider manually.

What happens if my lighting setup changes halfway through the shoot?

The AI analyzes every single photo individually and adjusts the sliders based on the specific lighting conditions of that frame. When you change your strobes in the studio, your exposure naturally shifts. A manual preset applies the exact same settings to every photo, which ruins the exposure if the lighting changed. Imagen reads the actual data of the new photo. It adjusts the exposure, contrast, and white balance to match your desired final look, regardless of how the raw file started. The subject stays perfectly lit, and the background remains consistent even if your flash misfired or you moved a light. Our photography editing software tutorials demonstrate how the AI adapts to varying light sources smoothly. You don't have to group photos by lighting setup before editing. You send the entire catalog at once, and we handle the variations. You stay in control and review the final images to ensure everything looks perfect.

Can the software automatically crop and straighten my product photos?

Yes, you can enable automatic cropping and straightening to save even more time on your repetitive tasks. Getting the horizon line perfect and centering the subject takes constant tweaking. When you shoot 500 items in the studio, adjusting the crop on every single frame drains your energy. We offer AI cropping and straightening that analyzes the lines of your background and the position of your subject. You simply check a box before sending your catalog for editing. The AI handles the framing based on the rules you set. You can review our photography editing software tutorials to see how to customize the crop settings for different aspect ratios. If you want a tighter crop on a specific product, you can easily adjust the AI crop in Lightroom after the edits sync. You retain complete creative control over the final composition while skipping the tedious manual adjustments.

Is it difficult to learn how to use AI for my commercial workflow?

Integrating AI into your workflow is incredibly simple and takes less than 15 minutes to set up. As a busy professional, you don't have time to learn complicated new software. Imagen lives entirely within a simple desktop app that talks directly to your Lightroom Classic catalog. You don't have to change how you import, cull, or export your images. We provide complete photography editing software tutorials that guide you through your very first edit step by step. You simply select the photos of your subject, choose your AI Profile, and click a button. The edits sync right back to your catalog. You can see exactly what sliders moved to fix the background or adjust the exposure. You remain the artist, and the AI acts as your fast assistant. You can easily test the process on your next studio session and see the time savings immediately.

What if I want to adjust the final edits before sending back them?

You always have the final say and can tweak any slider in Lightroom after the edits sync. We know that professional photographers demand perfection. While the AI gets you 90% of the way there, you might want to dodge a specific subject or burn a bright spot on the background. Because Imagen applies actual slider adjustments rather than a flat filter, you can change anything. You simply open the photo in your studio catalog and move the sliders as you normally would. Our photography editing software tutorials show you how to use these final tweaks to actually improve your Personal AI Profile over time. When you make adjustments and send those final tweaks back to us, the AI learns from your corrections. It gets smarter and more accurate with every single shoot. You stay completely in control of your art while drastically reducing the time you spend on repetitive tasks.

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