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Professional Software for Photo Editing

You'll slash editing time by 96% and get a uniform look on every shot. We've built this editing workflow for studio and product photographers.

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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 back in minutes

Cut turnaround time by 96% with the best professional software for photo editing. We process hundreds of headshots in minutes so you'll deliver final galleries the next morning.

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Brand consistency

Keep a uniform look every time

Your studio needs reliable results across every product and portrait. An Imagen AI Profile learns your exact style. You're always in control and get perfectly matched edits.

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

Studio and product photographers editing demands absolute precision with color accuracy and lighting consistency. When you shoot in a controlled studio, your clients expect the final images to match their brand guidelines perfectly. You need the best professional software for photo editing to handle these strict requirements without slowing you down. We built Imagen to learn exactly how you treat every subject and background in your catalog. Unlike outdoor shoots with changing light, your indoor setups require exact replication of your signature look across hundreds of files. Our AI Profile analyzes your past edits to apply your specific color grading and exposure adjustments automatically. This means you spend less time tweaking individual sliders and more time planning your next big campaign. You retain complete control over the final look, and you cut your post-production time by up to 96%. You get your life back while delivering perfect consistency for every single product and portrait session.

How does the software handle batch editing for hundreds of similar product photos?

You process thousands of images at once while maintaining exact consistency across the entire gallery. When you photograph a large catalog in your studio, you often deal with minor lighting shifts or slight exposure changes between setups. Imagen analyzes each photo individually and adjusts the parameters to match your chosen AI Profile. It evaluates the specific lighting on your subject and the exact tone of your background before applying adjustments. This approach gives you perfectly matched images across a batch of 500 or 1,000 photos. You stop copying and pasting settings that only work for half the gallery. Our software adapts to the nuances of each file in the batch. You get back hours of your day because the initial heavy lifting is done for you. You simply review the gallery, make any final tweaks to your subject, and export the finished files for your clients in record time.

Why is using an AI Profile better than manually applying presets in my studio workflow?

An AI Profile adapts to the unique lighting and exposure of every single photo. Static presets apply the exact same mathematical adjustments to every image regardless of how the light hits your subject. If your strobe misfires or a modifier shifts slightly in the studio, a standard preset ruins the exposure. You then spend 3 to 5 minutes fixing each photo manually. Our software calculates the necessary adjustments based on your past editing decisions. It looks at the relationship between your subject and the background to apply the perfect white balance, contrast, and color grading. You get a customized edit for every file that looks exactly like you did it by hand. This dynamic approach makes it the best professional software for photo editing for high-volume commercial work. You save up to 4 hours on a typical gallery while sending back the flawless consistency your commercial clients demand for their brand assets.

Does this software work directly with my camera RAW files?

You can process all major RAW file formats directly through the application. Professional commercial work requires the maximum amount of data to retain detail in both the highlights and shadows. We built Imagen to read and edit your RAW files without degrading the original image quality. The software applies your Personal AI Profile directly to the metadata of your files. This means your original RAW file remains completely untouched and safe on your hard drive. When you open the edited catalog, you see all the adjustments applied to the subject and the background as non-destructive slider movements. You can tweak any setting to perfection before you export the final JPEGs or TIFFs. Working directly with RAW files is exactly what you expect from a premium editing tool. You maintain complete control over the final output while drastically reducing the time you spend staring at a monitor in your studio.

How will automating my post-production affect my client turnaround times?

You can deliver final galleries to your commercial clients in days instead of weeks. When you shoot a massive e-commerce catalog in the studio, the editing bottleneck often causes unnecessary stress. By automating the bulk of your color correction and exposure adjustments, you cut your editing time by up to 96%. The software edits at a speed of 1,500 photos in less than 10 minutes. This allows you to review the gallery, make quick adjustments to the subject or clean up the background, and send off the final deliverables immediately. Faster turnarounds lead to happier clients and more repeat business for your brand. When you use the best professional software for photo editing, you stop turning away new jobs because you are stuck behind a desk. You free up your schedule to take on more high-paying commercial projects and grow your revenue without working 80 hours a week.

Do I lose creative control over my final images when I use AI?

You retain 100% control over every single edit the software makes. We know that professional photographers need absolute authority over their final artistic vision. Imagen acts as your personal editing assistant, not your replacement. The software applies your custom adjustments to the subject and the background based on your past work. Once the initial processing is complete, you review the gallery and make any changes you want. Every slider remains fully adjustable. If you decide a particular studio setup needs a slightly warmer white balance, you simply adjust it. Imagen learns from these final tweaks to make your next batch even more accurate. You get the benefit of massive time savings without ever compromising on your signature style. You stay in the driver seat from the moment you import the files until you export the final gallery for your client.

How do I ensure perfect white balance across different lighting setups?

The software evaluates the specific color temperature of every individual file to ensure perfect consistency. When you switch between continuous lighting and strobes in the studio, your white balance naturally shifts. Manually correcting these shifts across 800 photos takes hours of tedious work. Our AI analyzes the lighting on your subject and compares it to the color of your background to calculate the exact white balance correction needed. It applies these corrections dynamically, meaning a photo shot near a window gets a different adjustment than one shot in a dark corner. This intelligent processing is why so many creators trust our software for high-volume work. You get a perfectly cohesive gallery that looks like it was shot under the exact same lighting conditions. You eliminate the frustration of mismatched color temperatures and deliver a beautiful, unified set of images to your commercial clients.

What do I need to create my own custom editing profile?

You need 3,000 previously edited photos to build your Personal AI Profile. These photos teach the software exactly how you handle exposure, contrast, and color grading. We recommend uploading a diverse mix of your best studio sessions to give the system a complete understanding of your style. The AI studies how you edit a brightly lit subject compared to a dark and moody background. It learns your specific preferences for skin tones, product colors, and shadow recovery. Building this profile is a one-time process that sets the foundation for your future workflow. Once your profile is ready, you have the best professional software for photo editing customized entirely to your brain. If you don't have 3,000 edited photos yet, you can use one of our pre-trained profiles to start saving time immediately. You can then tweak those edits to match your exact vision while you build up your own catalog.

Can the software automatically crop and straighten my product images?

You can set the software to automatically crop and straighten your images during the editing process. Cropping hundreds of photos to meet strict e-commerce guidelines is one of the most tedious parts of post-production. Our software uses advanced composition rules to identify your subject and center it perfectly within the frame. It also detects horizontal and vertical lines in your background to fix crooked camera angles instantly. This feature is a massive time saver for high-volume studio work where consistency is mandatory. You can define your preferred crop ratios before you start the batch process. Imagen takes care of these repetitive tasks so you can focus on the creative side of your business. You always have the option to adjust the final crop manually if a specific product requires a unique composition. You get perfectly aligned galleries with a fraction of the manual effort.

Is it cost-effective to use this tool for small commercial projects?

You pay only for the photos you actually edit, making it highly cost-effective for projects of any size. Whether you shoot a massive catalog or a small 50-image product session in your studio, your costs scale directly with your workload. You don't have to worry about expensive flat monthly fees eating into your profit margins during slow seasons. By reducing your editing time by up to 96%, you instantly increase your hourly earning rate. The time you save allows you to photograph more clients, market your business, or simply take a day off. Investing in the best professional software for photo editing pays for itself on your very first project. The software perfectly balances the exposure on your subject and matches the tones in your background for pennies per photo. You get a massive return on investment while sending back flawless, professional results to every single client.

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