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Starscape Photography Editing Software

Studio and product photographers, edit starscape workflows in minutes. You'll deliver high-volume output with a uniform look across every subject.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • AI Assistant

    Need a custom edit? Simply type your request or select a quick action. Instantly apply virtual staging, removal of unwanted objects, twilight conversion, and mo

  • Background Mask

    Background Mask

  • Color Enhancement

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

  • 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%.

  • HDR merge

    Create balanced interiors from multiple exposures. Our HDR blending merges

  • HDR Merge

    Blend multiple exposures into one perfectly balanced listing photo, with bright windows and detailed interiors every time.

  • Object Removal

    Erase clutter, cords, and camera reflections from any shot. Select a quick action or type a

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 fast

You work late into the night. We provide starscape photography editing software that cuts your edit time by 96%, so you don't miss a beat delivering high-volume studio composites by 9 AM.

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Brand consistency

Match every single shot

Keep output consistent across 1,000 subjects and several photographers. We learn your style so you'll apply uniform edits to every starscape, headshot, and product shot. You stay in control.

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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 studio and product photographers editing when it involves night sky composites?

Studio and product photographers editing often involves blending a perfectly lit subject with a dramatic background. You capture your main item under controlled studio lighting and composite it against a vivid night sky. This workflow demands precise adjustments to make the final image look entirely natural. You need the colors of the subject to match the cool tones of the starry background. Imagen serves as an excellent starscape photography editing software for this exact process. We analyze your editing style and apply those exact adjustments across your entire catalog. You spend less time tweaking exposure sliders and more time planning your next big shoot. By automating the base color correction and tonal adjustments, you cut your initial processing time by 75%. You stay in complete control of the final composite. We just get the tedious raw processing out of the way fast.

How does Imagen handle batch processing for complex subject and night sky composites?

We process thousands of images in minutes while applying your unique editing style to every single photo. When you shoot a product in the studio, you often need consistent lighting and color across 500 or more shots. If you plan to drop that subject onto a starry background later, the base edits must match perfectly across the board. Our AI Profile learns exactly how you adjust contrast, shadows, and highlights. You send your raw files to Imagen, and we return them with your exact settings applied. This bulk processing saves you from copying and pasting settings manually. You get back to compositing your subject into the night sky background much faster. Handling large volumes of images takes a massive toll on your schedule. We give you back hours of your day. You review the edits, make any final tweaks, and export the files for your composite workflow. You remain the creative director while we handle the repetitive heavy lifting.

How is this different from doing background replacements manually in your photo editing software?

Imagen prepares your raw files before you ever open them for pixel manipulation. You still use your favorite compositing tools to cut out your subject and place it on a new background. We focus purely on getting the color, exposure, and tone of your studio shots perfect before that step. When you use dedicated software to process the raw files, the two images blend together smoothly later. Doing raw adjustments manually on 1,000 photos takes days. We do it in under 20 minutes. You get a perfect starting point for your composite work. The colors on your subject will perfectly match the ambient light of your chosen starry background. We eliminate the tedious first step of your workflow so you can focus on the creative masking and blending. You keep full creative control over the final image. We just make sure the raw files look exactly the way you want them to before you start cutting things out.

Does this starscape photography editing software work with my camera raw files?

Yes, we support raw files from all major camera manufacturers. You can upload your studio files exactly as they come out of the camera. We read the raw data to apply the most accurate color and exposure adjustments possible. Whether you photograph a small subject under bright strobes or capture a dark background full of stars, we handle the files with incredible precision. Working with raw files gives you the most latitude for heavy color grading. This matters deeply when you blend a studio product with a night sky. You need all the dynamic range your camera offers to make the composite look realistic. We apply your Personal AI Profile directly to the raw data. You receive a standard catalog back with all the sliders adjusted. You can still tweak every single setting before you export the final image. We never lock you into a baked file format. You retain the full flexibility of your original raw files.

How does automating these specific edits affect my turnaround time?

You slash your editing time by 96% when you automate your raw processing. A typical studio shoot yields hundreds of images that need basic color and exposure correction. When you manually adjust the subject to match a dark background, you spend hours dragging sliders. We take that entire burden off your plate. You upload your catalog, grab a cup of coffee, and get your edited files back in minutes. This speed allows you to deliver final images to your clients days or even weeks faster. You can take on more product photography clients without working late into the night. Faster turnaround times lead to happier clients and better reviews. You also free up your own schedule to focus on the creative aspects of compositing your subject into a night sky background. We give you the gift of time. You decide how to spend it, whether that means booking more studio sessions or simply taking a well-deserved weekend off.

Can I maintain complete control over the lighting on my studio subject?

You absolutely maintain 100% control over every single lighting adjustment. We act as your intelligent assistant, not your replacement. Our AI Profile applies your typical adjustments based on how you edited previous studio shoots. We adjust the exposure, contrast, and highlights exactly how you normally would. Once we return the catalog to you, every slider remains fully adjustable. If you want to brighten the subject slightly more to separate it from a dark background, you just move the exposure slider. We simply provide a highly accurate starting point. You never lose the ability to refine the lighting on your product. This control is vital when working with complex composites. You need the subject to look perfectly lit while matching the ambient light of the background. We get you 90% of the way there in minutes. You apply the final 10% of creative polish to make the image truly yours.

What happens to the background noise when I process night sky images?

We apply your exact noise reduction settings to keep your night sky images incredibly clean. Photographing stars requires high ISO settings, which naturally introduces grain into the background. When you build your AI Profile, we learn exactly how aggressively you push the noise reduction sliders in your editing software. We apply those same parameters to every new raw file you process. Your studio images remain sharp and detailed, while your dark skies become smooth and free of distracting color noise. Good software understands the delicate balance between removing noise and preserving fine details. We ensure the stars remain crisp while the empty space between them looks perfectly clean. You don't have to worry about a muddy subject or a noisy sky. We analyze the specific needs of the file and apply the noise reduction intelligently. You get a perfect foundation for your final composite without spending hours tweaking the detail panels.

How do I train the AI to match my specific color grading style for dark backgrounds?

You train your Personal AI Profile by uploading at least 3,000 previously edited images. You select catalogs that represent your best studio work and your favorite night sky composites. We analyze how you adjust the white balance, color grading, and tone curves to make a subject pop against a dark background. The AI learns your exact preferences for cooling down shadows or warming up highlights. Once the training finishes, you have a profile that edits exactly like you do. If your style evolves, your profile evolves with you. You can continually upload newly edited catalogs to fine-tune the results. This ensures your color grading remains consistent across every new studio session. You never have to settle for a generic preset that ruins the delicate colors of a night sky. We build a custom tool based entirely on your unique creative vision. You get consistent, beautiful color grading on every single image you process.

Will the software mask the subject automatically before applying adjustments?

We offer subject masking features that automatically detect and isolate the main item in your photo. You can instruct your AI Profile to apply specific local adjustments directly to the subject or the background. For example, you can tell the profile to automatically increase the clarity on the product while softening the background. We use advanced masking technology to create these selections without any manual brushing on your part. This saves you countless hours when editing a massive studio session. You don't have to draw careful masks around every single product. We handle the isolation automatically and apply your preferred settings to those specific areas. You can always refine these masks in your catalog if you need absolute pixel perfection for a composite. We give you a massive head start on your local adjustments. You get perfectly masked files ready for final export or further manipulation in your compositing workflow.

Can I use this tool for standard white background product photos too?

You can absolutely process standard white background product photos with the exact same efficiency. While we excel as starscape photography editing software for your complex composites, we handle traditional studio work flawlessly. You can create multiple AI Profiles for different types of shoots. You might have one profile dedicated to dark sky composites and another specifically for crisp white background catalogs. When you shoot an entire catalog of items on pure white, you need the background to blow out perfectly without losing edge detail on the subject. We learn exactly how you balance the white point and highlights to achieve that look. You can process 2,000 standard product photos in minutes and get perfectly consistent results. We eliminate the tedious task of syncing settings and fixing slight exposure variations between shots. You get perfectly exposed studio files ready for client delivery. We handle the boring parts of the job so you can focus on growing your business.

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