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Photo Retouching App for Studios

Built for sports and school photographers. Edit 1,000 portraits in minutes with consistent color and crops across every team photo and action shot.

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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 by 9 AM

Process thousands of action shots and team photos overnight. You'll get your time back while our photo retouching app edits 1,000 images in under 10 minutes. Wake up to finished galleries.

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Brand consistency

Unified style across your team

It doesn't matter how many photographers cover the event. Imagen applies exact color correction, exposure, and cropping across thousands of subjects. You deliver perfectly matched photos every time.

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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

Ask us anything, connect with our customer success team.
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Faster editing time
96%
Saving on editing costs
90%
Typical turnaround
24h

Frequently asked questions

What makes sports and school photographers editing different from other types of photography work?

Sports and school photographers editing requires handling massive volumes of files with extreme consistency. When you shoot an entire team or hundreds of students in a single day, you need a reliable photo retouching app that processes massive batches fast. You capture fast action on the field and precise portrait setups in the gym. Every athlete expects their skin tones to look natural and accurate across all lighting conditions. We know you don't want manual adjustments taking hours away from booking new clients. Using Imagen, you cut your post-production time by up to 90%. You keep total control over the final look. The AI learns your specific style for a sweaty action shot just as well as it learns your clean studio lighting for a standard portrait. You deliver final galleries to parents faster, which leads to higher print sales and happier clients. You focus on directing the team and capturing the perfect moment, and we handle the heavy lifting of adjusting exposure, white balance, and color correction across thousands of images.

How does a photo retouching app handle batch processing for large volume shoots?

A smart photo retouching app processes thousands of files simultaneously while applying individual adjustments to every single frame. When you photograph a 50-person team, the lighting often shifts between the first athlete and the last. You don't want to match exposures one by one. We automate this process so you get consistent results across the entire gallery. You upload your Lightroom catalog to Imagen, and the AI analyzes the unique lighting and color data of every action photo and stationary portrait. It calculates the exact exposure, contrast, and white balance needed to match your Personal AI Profile. You'll get your edits back in minutes instead of days. You review the gallery, make any final tweaks, and export the files for print. This workflow saves you over 15 hours on a typical weekend tournament shoot. You spend less time staring at sliders and more time growing your business. The AI acts as your dedicated assistant, making sure every portrait looks exactly the way you want it before parents even see the proofs.

Why is using an AI tool better than doing sports and school photographers editing manually in Lightroom?

Using an AI tool slashes your turnaround time by 96% while maintaining your exact creative vision. Manual sports and school photographers editing forces you to repeat the exact same slider adjustments for every single athlete on the roster. This leads to eye fatigue and inconsistent color grading across a large team. When you use a photo retouching app like Imagen, you won't have to do the repetitive grunt work. The AI applies your custom editing style to a high-speed action shot or a classic school portrait with incredible precision. You maintain complete creative control because the AI adjustments apply directly to your RAW files in Lightroom. You simply review the results and tweak anything you want. You eliminate the endless late nights spent matching exposures from a cloudy football game. You'll deliver galleries to parents in 24 hours instead of 2 weeks. This speed helps you book more schools and leagues because clients love fast turnarounds. You get your life back while sending back perfectly edited photos to every single athlete.

Does this software work directly with the RAW files from my fast-action sports camera?

Yes, our software works directly with your RAW files to preserve the maximum amount of image data. When you freeze fast action on a dark field, you often push your camera ISO to the absolute limit. You need the full dynamic range of a RAW file to recover shadows and fix skin tones for every athlete. A standard photo retouching app might force you to compress your files into JPEGs, which ruins your ability to fix noisy images. We integrate directly with your Lightroom Classic catalog. You edit your RAW files using a Personal AI Profile, and the metadata syncs right back to your original images. You won't lose resolution or quality on a critical team shot or a senior portrait. You keep all the flexibility of RAW editing without spending 10 hours doing it yourself. You get perfectly toned images that look amazing on large banners, parent prints, and digital downloads. You retain total control over the final output while saving massive amounts of time on your sports and school photographers editing.

How does automating my sports and school photographers editing affect my gallery turnaround time?

You'll reduce your gallery turnaround time from several weeks to just 24 hours by automating your workflow. Volume photography relies on speed, and parents want to buy prints of their athlete immediately after picture day. When you manually edit 2,000 photos of a massive team, you create a huge bottleneck in your sales process. Using a dedicated photo retouching app removes this delay entirely. We process your images at a rate of 1,500 photos in under 10 minutes. You send a massive batch of fast action shots and formal portrait setups to the cloud, grab a cup of coffee, and come back to a fully edited catalog. You review the edits, apply any final crops, and instantly upload the gallery for the parents to view. Faster delivery means higher emotional engagement, which directly increases your print sales and digital download revenue. You impress the league directors and school boards with your speed, making it infinitely easier to secure the contract again for the next 5 years.

How do I teach the AI my specific style for volume photography editing?

You teach the AI your specific style by uploading your previously edited Lightroom catalogs. We analyze your past work to build a custom Personal AI Profile that understands exactly how you edit an athlete in different lighting scenarios. You need 3,000 edited images to create a highly accurate profile. You can include a mix of indoor basketball action, outdoor football games, and studio-lit school portrait sessions. The AI learns how you prefer your contrast, saturation, and white balance for every single team you photograph. If you don't have 3,000 images ready, you can start immediately with one of our pre-built AI Profiles. You can use a photo retouching app to handle the heavy lifting while you fine-tune the final look. Every time you make a manual tweak and upload the final catalog back to Imagen, your profile learns and adapts. You'll get an editing assistant that constantly improves and matches your exact creative vision for every volume shoot.

Can AI handle the terrible gym lighting common in sports and school photographers editing?

Yes, the AI handles terrible gym lighting by analyzing the specific color temperature and exposure of every single photo. High school gyms are notorious for flickering lights, mixed color temperatures, and dark corners that ruin a great action shot. When you photograph an indoor team, the lighting changes drastically from one end of the court to the other. Doing this manually means fixing the white balance on every individual athlete. We automate this correction by evaluating the data in your RAW files. Your Personal AI Profile adjusts the tint and temperature to neutralize ugly yellow or green casts automatically. You get clean, accurate skin tones on every school portrait, even if the ambient lighting was terrible. A good photo retouching app takes the stress out of indoor volume photography. You don't have to worry about the venue lighting, so you can focus entirely on capturing the perfect moment. You save at least 12 hours of tedious color correction per weekend tournament, leaving you with perfectly consistent galleries that parents love to buy.

Does a photo retouching app help with cropping and straightening for volume portraits?

Yes, our software automatically crops and straightens your images to save you countless hours of manual adjustments. When you shoot fast action on the field, keeping the horizon perfectly level is nearly impossible. When you shoot a volume portrait session, you need the subject perfectly centered for the yearbook crop. We offer an AI cropping tool that identifies the main athlete and applies your preferred compositional rules. You can set the software to leave room for text or to crop tight on the face for a standard team roster. You process 1,000 images in minutes, and every single photo comes back perfectly leveled and framed. This won't leave you stuck with the most tedious part of sports and school photographers editing. You maintain total control and can easily adjust any crop in Lightroom before you export. You deliver perfectly uniform galleries to the school administrators, which makes their yearbook design process incredibly easy. You save 5 hours of manual cropping on every major volume shoot while delivering superior results.

How do I maintain a consistent look if multiple photographers shoot the same team?

You maintain a consistent look by running every catalog through the exact same Personal AI Profile. Volume photography businesses often hire second shooters to cover different angles of the action or handle several portrait stations simultaneously. Every photographer has slightly different camera settings, which creates a nightmare for sports and school photographers editing. When you use a centralized photo retouching app, you unify the final look across all cameras and lenses. We analyze the RAW data from every shooter and adjust the exposure, contrast, and color balance to match your master brand style. You get a perfectly cohesive gallery where an athlete photographed by your second shooter looks identical to one photographed by you. You deliver a professional, unified product to the team coordinator without spending 20 hours matching files manually. You can scale your business and hire more photographers with total confidence. You'll know the final images will always meet your strict quality standards before the parents ever see the proofs.

Is paying for a photo retouching app worth the cost for high-volume sports photographers?

Paying for a dedicated AI editing tool is one of the most profitable investments you can make for your volume photography business. When you charge parents for prints, your profit margins depend entirely on how much time you spend on the job. Spending 15 hours manually clicking sliders for a single team destroys your hourly rate. We charge just a few cents per photo, which instantly frees up your schedule. You'll use that saved time to shoot another action event, market your services to a new school, or simply rest. A reliable photo retouching app pays for itself by allowing you to take on double the volume without hiring an expensive human editor. You get perfectly consistent skin tones on every portrait and perfect exposure on every athlete. You speed up your sports and school photographers editing workflow so dramatically that you can deliver galleries the very next day. Fast delivery creates excited parents, and excited parents buy larger print packages and more digital downloads.

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