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AI Photo Editing for Lightroom Users

Don't settle for generic presets. Imagen learns your style and edits 1,000 photos in minutes directly inside Lightroom Classic.

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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.

  • Color Enhancement

    Ensure every listing looks inviting and true to life, with consistent color across every photographer on your team.

  • Crop

    Uniform framing regardless of photographer count. Visual consistency for albums and galleries at any scale.

  • 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.

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching to high-volume portraits. Flattering results for VIPs, executives, and attendees.

  • Straighten

    Fix tilted walls and perspective distortion instantly. Ensure every house looks architecturally accurate with precise perspective correction tools.

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 overnight

Don't waste time searching for free Lightroom presets. We edit 1,000 photos in minutes right inside Lightroom Classic. You wake up, review the gallery, and send it to your clients.

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Brand consistency

Match your style every time

Your Personal AI Profile learns your exact style from past catalogs. You'll get consistent color and exposure across every photographer, listing, and gallery we process for you.

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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.

Expert Support for Photographers 24/7

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Faster editing time
96%
Saving on editing costs
90%
Typical turnaround
24h

Frequently asked questions

How does AI affect Lightroom users across all photography niches editing?

You get your life back by letting AI handle the repetitive parts of your post-production workflow. Lightroom users across all photography niches editing with Imagen experience a massive reduction in screen time. Whether you shoot weddings, real estate, landscapes, or portraits, the editing process often looks the same. You sit at your desk, apply free lightroom presets to your images, and then tweak every single photo for white balance, exposure, and contrast. We change that reality. Our software analyzes your unique style and makes those precise adjustments for you at lightning speed. You'll slash your editing time by 96% and get photos that look exactly like you edited them. You simply upload your catalog, choose your Personal AI Profile, and let the software do the heavy lifting. You stay completely in control of the final image while getting hours back in your day so you don't miss out on booking more clients or spending time with your family.

How do you edit a large Lightroom catalog across different photography niches?

You process thousands of photos in minutes instead of days. When you work across multiple photography niches, your editing needs vary wildly. A bright and airy wedding gallery requires a completely different approach than a moody real estate shoot. You'll handle this easily by applying specific AI Profiles to different projects within your catalog. Instead of manually tweaking a basic preset for every single lighting scenario, the software reads the specific data of each RAW file. It adjusts the exposure, color temperature, and tint based on exactly what that specific image needs. You send a Lightroom file with 1,000 images to Imagen and get the edited results back in about 10 minutes. This gives you a massive business advantage because you're sending back final galleries to your clients faster than ever before. You don't lose time bouncing between different editing styles or struggling to make a one-size-fits-all filter work for a complex lighting situation. You simply choose the right profile for the right job and review the final results.

How is editing with a Personal AI Profile different from using free lightroom presets?

You get dynamic adjustments that react to the lighting in every single photo. When you apply free lightroom presets to a batch of images, you apply a static mathematical formula. A standard filter adds the exact same amount of exposure and contrast to a photo shot in bright midday sun as it does to a photo shot in a dark reception hall. You'll then spend hours fixing those images manually. A Personal AI Profile acts like a smart assistant that actually understands your photography style. It analyzes the specific lighting, camera settings, and subject matter of every photo in your catalog before making adjustments. If an image is underexposed, the AI brightens it based on how you personally fix dark photos. If the white balance is off, the AI corrects it to match your specific aesthetic. You won't waste time fixing static adjustments, and you'll start reviewing photos that look practically finished the moment you open your editing software. You gain total consistency across all your photography niches without the manual labor.

Does the AI adjust to different lighting situations within a single catalog?

You get perfectly balanced galleries regardless of how many lighting scenarios you shoot. Photography often involves moving rapidly between bright outdoors, shaded areas, and dark indoor venues. When you edit these sessions manually, you constantly adjust your base preset to compensate for these environmental changes. Our software eliminates this tedious work by reading the underlying data of every individual RAW file in your catalog. The AI understands the difference between a harsh sunlight portrait and a low-light action shot. It dynamically shifts the white balance, exposure, and color grading to maintain your consistent style across the entire gallery. You process a massive Lightroom file featuring dozens of different lighting setups and receive a beautifully cohesive set of images. You don't have to worry about manually tweaking the temperature slider for every single indoor photo. The AI Profile does the heavy lifting, giving you a remarkably consistent baseline that requires very little manual intervention. You'll focus on the creative finishing touches instead of the basic corrections.

How much time do I actually save on editing my photography catalog?

You cut your post-production time by up to 96% on every single shoot. Editing manually requires you to look at every photo, apply a basic filter, and adjust the sliders until the image looks right. For a wedding or sports photographer with a catalog of 4,000 images, this process takes days or even weeks of staring at a screen. With Imagen, you upload that same file and get the edited results back in less than 30 minutes. You spend about 5 minutes setting up the project and another 20 minutes reviewing the final results. You'll suddenly have dozens of extra hours every single week to focus on growing your business, booking new clients, or simply taking a day off. Even if you rely heavily on free lightroom presets to speed up your manual workflow, you still have to tweak every photo. The AI takes care of all those micro-adjustments for you. You're getting your time back while maintaining the high quality your clients expect from your photography brand.

Do I keep control over my final edits in Lightroom?

You retain 100% control over every single slider and adjustment. We designed our software to act as your first pass, not your final boss. When you download your edited catalog from Imagen, the photos don't come back as baked-in JPEG files. You get a fully editable file where every adjustment exists on the native sliders. If you want to tweak the contrast, change the crop, or adjust the white balance, you just move the slider exactly like you normally do. Think of it as the most advanced preset you own. The AI gets you 90% of the way to a finished gallery, and you apply your unique creative vision for the final 10%. You'll never surrender your artistic style to a computer. You simply hand off the tedious, repetitive corrections so you can focus on the creative polishing. You're keeping your creative freedom while dramatically reducing the time it takes to deliver final galleries to your photography clients in Lightroom.

Why use an AI Profile instead of applying a standard preset across my entire catalog?

You get a finished look without the endless manual tweaking. Applying a standard preset across a massive catalog creates more work than it saves. A static filter applies the exact same contrast and color shifts to every photo, completely ignoring the actual lighting conditions of each image. You end up with blown-out highlights in your bright photos and crushed shadows in your dark photos. You'll then spend hours fixing the mess. An AI Profile analyzes each individual photo and calculates the exact adjustments needed to achieve your specific look. It acts like a human editor, making intelligent decisions about exposure and color temperature based on the unique data of the RAW file. You get the consistency of a filter but with the dynamic adaptability of a real person making the edits. You process 1,000 images in Lightroom and get a gallery that looks incredibly cohesive right out of the gate. You skip the tedious correction phase and you're moving straight to sending back beautiful photos.

Can I use this editing tool if I shoot in several photography niches?

You can easily manage completely different editing styles for every niche you shoot. Many photographers capture weddings on the weekend, real estate during the week, and family portraits in the evenings. Each of these niches requires a distinct look. You'll handle this easily by creating several Personal AI Profiles. You train one profile on your bright and airy wedding work and another profile on your crisp and wide real estate work. When you upload a new catalog, you simply select the profile that matches that specific job. You don't ever compromise your style or try to force a single filter to work for every situation. If you are just starting out in a new niche, you can even use our pre-built AI Profiles created by industry professionals. These act like highly adaptable free lightroom presets that react to your lighting automatically. You deliver perfectly styled galleries for every type of client without spending hours manually switching gears in your editing software.

How do you handle cropping and straightening inside a Lightroom catalog?

You get perfectly composed images without manually adjusting every single frame. Cropping and straightening take up a massive amount of time during the post-production process. You're constantly clicking, dragging, and rotating to get the horizon perfectly level. Our software takes care of this tedious task automatically by analyzing the content of every photo in your catalog. The AI identifies horizons, leading lines, and subjects to apply a professional crop and straighten to each image. You can choose to enable or disable this feature for any project depending on your specific needs. If you shoot fast-paced sports or chaotic wedding receptions, this feature saves you countless hours of manual adjustments. Just like applying a preset for color correction, these composition adjustments remain completely non-destructive. If you want a slightly tighter crop on a specific portrait, you simply open the crop tool in Lightroom and adjust it. You'll get the benefit of an automated first pass while keeping total control over the final composition.

Do I need to organize my Lightroom catalog differently before editing?

You keep your exact current workflow without changing how you organize your files. We built Imagen to fit smoothly into your existing post-production process. You import your RAW files, cull your images, and build your catalog exactly the same way you do right now. You don't need to separate your photos by lighting condition, camera body, or lens type. You just send us the file containing the final images you want to edit. The AI analyzes all the metadata automatically and applies the correct adjustments based on your chosen AI Profile. It works exactly like applying a preset to your entire gallery, except the adjustments are dynamic and intelligent. Once the editing finishes, you download the updated file and merge it back into your master Lightroom database with a single click. You won't need to learn a complicated new file management system or change your folder structure. You just get your beautifully edited photos back in record time.

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