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Fashion Photo Retouching Software

You'll give school and sports portraits a premium look. Use AI to process 1,000+ team photos fast with consistent crops and color.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Background Mask

    Isolate subjects from backgrounds for creative composites and trading cards. Perfect for uniform team photos and athlete portraits.

  • Color Enhancement

    Make sports photos and school portraits vibrant across varying lighting. Consistent results that boost online sales.

  • Portrait Crop

    Precisely centers subjects and crops photos in 4x5 aspect ratio (adjustable to 5x7). Professional composition for picture days and yearbooks.

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching to thousands of portraits instantly. Gently reduces blemishes while maintaining authenticity.

  • Straighten

    Correct horizon alignment and tilted images automatically. Professional composition for team photos and sports action.

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance subjects with precise local adjustments. Athletes stand out in team photos while students look their best.

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 galleries by 9 AM

Process 1,000 action shots in minutes. You don't lose sleep, and parents get their team photos the very next morning.

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Total brand consistency

Match your entire team

Bring fashion photo retouching quality to volume school portraits. We match colors and crops across 1,000 headshots, so you don't worry about which photographer shot the job.

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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 sports and school photographers editing?

Sports and school photographers editing is the process of rapidly correcting and styling high volumes of images from games and picture days. You face unique challenges like harsh gym lighting, fast movement, and massive galleries. We built Imagen to handle these specific demands. You get accurate skin tones and perfect exposures across thousands of photos in minutes. When you photograph a basketball team, you need every athlete to look their best. Our AI Profile learns your exact editing style from your previous catalogs. It applies those adjustments to every new action shot or stationary portrait you upload. This is not about applying a generic filter. You get a customized edit that reflects your personal brand. Sometimes you want a polished, high end look similar to fashion photo retouching for your senior banners. You have the flexibility to train a profile specifically for that dramatic style. You stay completely in control of the final result while saving hours of tedious computer work.

How do you handle high volume batches of action shots?

We process your largest galleries at incredible speeds so you never fall behind during peak seasons. You simply upload your photo catalog containing your action shots and let our servers do the heavy lifting. Imagen edits at a rate of 1,500 photos in less than 10 minutes. This means you can shoot a massive weekend tournament and deliver the final images to every team by Monday morning. When an athlete makes a fast play, your exposure might fluctuate as they move through different lighting zones on the field. Our AI evaluates each individual photo and adjusts the exposure, white balance, and contrast to match your specific style. You get consistent results across the entire batch. You don't have to sit at your desk syncing settings and tweaking sliders for every single portrait. You get your time back to focus on booking more schools and growing your business.

How is this different from doing it manually?

You get the exact same personalized results in a fraction of the time compared to manual editing. When you edit manually, you adjust every slider for every single portrait one by one. This takes hours or even days for a large school contract. Imagen learns your specific editing style and applies it instantly across your entire catalog. You teach your Personal AI Profile how you like your photos to look by feeding it your previously edited galleries. The AI understands how you handle bright outdoor stadium light and dim indoor gym light. It then makes precise adjustments to every new action shot you upload. If you want a highly styled look that rivals fashion photo retouching for your varsity posters, your AI Profile replicates that exact mood automatically. You review the edits in your software and make any final tweaks. You keep total creative control while eliminating the repetitive manual labor of adjusting every athlete on the team.

Does it work with my raw files from indoor gym shoots?

Yes, our software works directly with your raw files to pull the maximum amount of data from every single pixel. You know that indoor gym lighting is notoriously difficult. You deal with cycling fluorescent lights, mixed color temperatures, and high sensor noise. Imagen analyzes the raw data of every action shot to correct these tricky lighting situations based on your personal editing style. You simply create your photo catalog with your raw files and send it to our app. We process the edits and send a new catalog back to you with all the metadata adjustments applied. Your original raw files never leave your hard drive. This keeps your workflow fast and secure. You get clean and accurate skin tones for every athlete on the court. Whether you shoot an individual portrait or a full team photo, you get the highest quality edits possible without losing any of your original image data.

How does this affect my turnaround time for a large team?

You can cut your turnaround time from weeks down to a single day. Speed is critical when parents and schools are waiting to buy prints. When you use our app, you process 1,000 photos in under 10 minutes. You come home from a long day of shooting every athlete on the roster, upload your catalog, and grab a cup of coffee. By the time you sit back down, your entire gallery is edited. This rapid speed allows you to deliver the final images while the excitement of the game or picture day is still high. Faster delivery directly increases your print sales and parent satisfaction. You don't sacrifice quality for this speed. Every action shot receives careful adjustments to exposure and color correction. Every portrait looks polished and professional. You get to impress the whole team with lightning fast delivery while working fewer hours.

How do you maintain consistent colors across different lighting conditions?

Our AI analyzes the specific lighting conditions of each individual photo rather than applying a blanket preset. When you photograph a football team outdoors, the sun constantly shifts behind clouds. This causes your exposure and white balance to jump around from frame to frame. A standard preset forces you to manually fix every single action shot. Imagen understands your editing style and automatically compensates for those shifts. It tweaks the temperature and tint sliders for every image to ensure perfect consistency. You get uniform skin tones for every athlete whether they are standing in bright sunlight or deep shadow. This consistency is just as important for a stationary portrait as it is for a fast play on the field. You deliver a cohesive gallery that looks incredibly professional. You spend zero time manually matching exposures across hundreds of photos.

Will the AI crop my photos to keep the athlete in the center?

You can enable our automatic cropping feature to instantly frame your subjects perfectly. We know that capturing a fast action shot often means you can't frame the perfect composition in camera. You might catch the play, but the subject is off to the side. Our AI detects the main subject in the frame and crops the image according to the rules you set. You can choose to keep the subject dead center or use the rule of thirds. This is incredibly helpful when you need uniform framing for a team banner or a yearbook portrait. You save countless hours of manually adjusting crop boxes for every single athlete. If you shoot high volume senior banners and need a tight, polished crop similar to fashion photo retouching, you simply adjust your AI Profile settings to match that style. You review all crops in your catalog and adjust them easily if needed.

What happens when I need to process 5,000 photos from a weekend tournament?

You handle massive volumes of photos easily without slowing down your computer. You simply load your 5,000 photos into a photo catalog and send the smart previews to Imagen. Our cloud servers process the edits at incredible speeds. You get your fully edited catalog back in less than an hour. You don't need an expensive computer to get these fast results because the processing happens on our end. This is perfect for a busy sports photographer who shoots multiple games in one weekend. You capture every action shot and every team huddle without worrying about the editing backlog. You get beautiful and consistent skin tones for every athlete across the entire tournament. You can even apply specialized edits for an individual portrait that requires the polished look of fashion photo retouching. You deliver your massive galleries in record time and keep your clients thrilled.

Do I lose control over the final look of my team photos?

You keep 100 percent of the creative control over your final images. Imagen acts as your personal editing assistant, but you're always the boss. When we return your edited catalog, all the adjustments appear as standard editing slider movements. You can review every action shot and tweak the exposure, contrast, or color balance exactly how you want. If an athlete has a specific skin tone you want to warm up, you just move the slider. The best part is that our AI learns from your final tweaks. When you upload your final catalog back to us, your Personal AI Profile updates and becomes even more accurate for your next shoot. You get the speed of AI automation with the precision of manual editing. Whether you're delivering a standard team photo or a highly stylized senior portrait, you guarantee the final result perfectly matches your creative vision.

Can I use different editing styles for games and picture days?

You can create and use as many different AI Profiles as you need for your business. You likely have a specific bright and clean style for a traditional school portrait. You might want a gritty, high contrast look for a Friday night football action shot. You simply train a separate Personal AI Profile for each distinct style using your past catalogs. When you upload a new gallery, you'll just select the profile that matches the vibe of the shoot. You can easily switch between a natural look for the whole team and a dramatic, high end look similar to fashion photo retouching for varsity posters. You get the exact right mood for every athlete and every event. You don't have to compromise your artistic vision to get the benefits of fast automated editing. You deliver diverse and customized galleries that keep your schools booking you year after year.

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