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Time Lapse Photo Editing Software

We learn your style so you don't edit studio sequences manually. Get consistent exposure, smooth color ramps, and flicker removal on product shots.

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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.

Fast overnight editing

Deliver your work by morning

Process 1,000 frames while you sleep. Our time lapse photo editing software removes flicker, smooths color ramps, and finishes edits in minutes. You'll wake up with a project ready to send.

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Uniform studio output

Keep every frame consistent

Imagen learns your studio style to lock in consistent exposure across frames. Whether you manage 1 or 10 photographers, you'll get a uniform look for every single product and portrait shoot.

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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

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    • 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 exactly is involved in studio and product photographers editing for time lapse sequences?

You get perfectly matched frames from start to finish. When you shoot a sequence in your studio, small shifts in lighting cause annoying flicker. This time lapse photo editing software analyzes the entire batch of images to keep your subject looking perfect while locking in the exact exposure of your background. We look at the data across hundreds of frames to smooth out color ramps and remove exposure jumps. You get a smooth sequence without manually adjusting every single file. A typical product shoot creates thousands of images. Editing these one by one takes days. Imagen takes care of a 1,000 image sequence in minutes. You keep complete control over the final look because the AI learns from your previous edits. It applies your exact style to the subject and the backdrop. You review the results and make any final tweaks you want. This process gives you back your time and sends back a flawless final result to your clients.

How do you fix exposure flicker across a time lapse sequence?

You eliminate flicker automatically by letting our AI match the exposure across every frame. Even with controlled lighting in your studio, slight power variations create visible jumps in brightness. Our time lapse photo editing software reads the exposure values of your background and your main product across the entire sequence. We calculate the exact adjustments needed to create a perfectly smooth transition from the first frame to the last. You avoid the tedious work of matching exposure sliders manually. If your product sequence has 500 frames, you save hours of tedious correction work. The AI understands how to separate the lighting on your subject from the lighting on your background. This means the overall sequence flows naturally without distracting flashes or dark spots. You review the batch in your catalog and maintain total creative control over the final brightness. We just handle the heavy lifting of making the exposure perfectly consistent.

Does the software keep the background consistent while the product moves?

Your background stays perfectly uniform while your product rotates or moves through the frame. Stop motion and time lapse sequences require a completely stable environment. When you use our time lapse photo editing software, it recognizes the static elements in your studio and treats them differently than the moving subject. We apply consistent color and exposure values to the backdrop across your entire batch of images. If you shoot a 360 degree product spin with 72 frames, the white or colored backdrop remains absolutely locked in place. The AI adjusts for tiny shadows cast by the moving subject without shifting the overall tone of the scene. You get a clean and professional look that requires zero manual masking. You retain full control to tweak the final contrast or brightness before exporting. We give you a solid foundation so you spend your time on creative finishing rather than fixing minor inconsistencies in your studio setup.

How does AI handle color ramp smoothing for product sequences?

You get smooth and natural color transitions across your entire sequence automatically. When lighting shifts gradually during a long studio session, the colors on your subject can shift in unnatural ways. We analyze the color temperature and tint from the first image to the last. The time lapse photo editing software calculates a perfect color ramp that prevents sudden jumps in hue. If you have a 2,000 frame sequence, we apply micro adjustments to the white balance of every single file. This keeps the colors on your subject accurate and keeps your background does not take on weird color casts. You avoid the headache of trying to sync white balance across hundreds of files manually. The AI learns exactly how you prefer your colors to look by studying your Personal AI Profile. You stay in the driver seat and can always adjust the overall warmth or coolness of the sequence after we apply the smooth transitions.

Can I train the software to match my specific studio lighting style?

You get results that look exactly like your own manual work. We build a Personal AI Profile based on your past catalogs. The time lapse photo editing software learns how you prefer to treat contrast, highlights, and shadows on your subject. It also learns how you prefer to process your background. If you always crush the blacks for a moody studio look, the AI applies that exact treatment to your new time lapse sequences. You skip the generic presets and get a truly customized starting point. The system needs at least 3,000 of your previously edited images to learn your style accurately. Once trained, it applies your unique look across thousands of new frames in minutes. You get back hours of your day while delivering a consistent product to your clients. You always have the final say and can tweak the edits in your catalog before delivering the final sequence.

How does batch editing stop motion frames compare to doing it manually?

You slash your editing time by 96% when you automate your batch processing. Manually editing stop motion frames means you have to sync settings and constantly check for flicker between images. Our software does all this tedious comparison work for you. We analyze the subject and the background in every single frame simultaneously. The AI calculates the exact adjustments needed to maintain consistency across a 500 frame studio sequence in a matter of minutes. Doing this by hand takes hours of staring at a screen and guessing at tiny slider adjustments. You get a perfectly smoothed sequence ready for review almost instantly. You maintain total control over the final look because the AI uses your custom style. We simply remove the repetitive task of matching exposures and colors. You can spend that saved time booking more clients or setting up your next complex product shoot.

Will this software work directly with my camera RAW files?

You get the highest quality edits because we work directly with your RAW image data. When you shoot a time lapse in your studio, you need the maximum amount of information to recover highlights on your subject or fix shadows in the background. Our time lapse photo editing software reads the RAW files straight from your camera. We apply all the exposure, color, and contrast adjustments non destructively. You never lose any of your original image data. When we finish processing a 1,500 frame sequence, you see the edits applied directly to the RAW files in your catalog. You can zoom in and check the fine details on your product to ensure everything looks perfect. Working with RAW files gives the AI more data to smooth out color ramps and eliminate flicker. You retain complete control to tweak the RAW adjustments before you export the final JPEG or TIFF sequence for your video timeline.

How much time can I save on a 1,000 frame product sequence?

You get your fully edited sequence back in less than 10 minutes. Editing 1,000 frames by hand often takes a full workday if you have to fix flicker and color shifts manually. Our software processes those images at lightning speed while you step away from your computer. We analyze the lighting on your subject and the tones of your background simultaneously across the entire batch. You save around 8 hours of tedious desk work on a single studio shoot. The AI takes care of the repetitive task of matching exposure and smoothing out the color ramp. You get to spend your time reviewing the final images and making high level creative decisions. We give you a massive speed boost without sacrificing the quality of your work. You stay in control of the final output while drastically reducing your turnaround time for demanding commercial clients.

Do I lose control over the final look of my subject when using AI?

You never lose control of your creative vision or your final edits. The AI acts as your dedicated studio assistant, not your replacement. Our time lapse photo editing software applies your custom style to the subject and the background based on how you trained it. Once we deliver the edited sequence, you open the catalog and review every single frame. All the adjustments are completely non destructive. If you want to make the background slightly brighter or add more contrast to the product, you just move the sliders. The AI gets you 95% of the way to the finish line by removing flicker and smoothing the color ramp. You handle the final 5% to ensure the sequence meets your exact standards. We handle the math and the repetitive syncing so you can focus on the art. You always have the final say on how your images look before delivery.

How do you ensure the background stays perfectly white across hundreds of frames?

You get a perfectly locked white backdrop without spending hours masking individual frames. Shooting a pure white background in a studio often results in slight gray shifts as your lighting cycles. Our time lapse photo editing software targets the brightest points in your backdrop and forces them to remain perfectly consistent. We calculate the exact white point needed for frame 1 and map that exact value all the way to frame 800. The AI separates the exposure of the pure white background from the exposure of your subject. This prevents your product from blowing out when we brighten the scene. You avoid the tedious process of painting masks or syncing white and black clipping points manually. We deliver a sequence where the white stays pure and crisp. You maintain control to adjust the overall exposure if you need the subject to look a little brighter in the final export.

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