Is imagic really free?
Yes. Start with a free 3-day trial and no credit card, the trial includes everything in imagic Max. If imagic fits your workflow, keep it with a one-time license starting at €19 and no recurring fees. Three tiers: Lite, Plus, and Max.
Does imagic work on Mac, Windows, and Linux?
Yes. imagic runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can download platform-specific installers or install it via pip: pip install imagic.
What RAW formats does imagic support?
imagic supports all major RAW formats: CR2 & CR3 (Canon), NEF (Nikon), ARW (Sony), RAF (Fujifilm), ORF (Olympus), RW2 (Panasonic), DNG (Universal/Adobe), PEF (Pentax), plus JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and WebP.
How does the AI photo culling work?
imagic's AI analyses every photo across 5 quality metrics: sharpness, exposure, noise, composition, and detail. Each photo gets an overall score. The AI automatically flags duplicates and burst groups, selecting the sharpest shot from each group. You can keep or trash photos with a single click, and the AI learns your preferences over time.
Can imagic replace Adobe Lightroom?
For most photographers, yes. Try the full Lightroom-style workflow free for 3 days, including built-in AI culling. If it fits, pay from €19 once instead of $9.99 every month. RAW processing is included at every tier.
How long does it take to cull 1,000 photos?
The AI analysis pass typically takes 30 to 90 seconds for 1,000 photos on a modern machine. Manually culling 1,000 photos in Lightroom takes 2 to 3 hours. imagic reduces culling time by up to 10×, meaning a typical wedding shoot of 3,000 photos takes minutes instead of a full day.
Do I need an internet connection to use imagic?
No. imagic processes everything 100% locally on your machine. No photos are ever uploaded to any cloud server. An internet connection is only needed for initial license key activation. This means your photos stay private and processing speeds are only limited by your hardware.
Does imagic learn my editing style?
Yes. imagic's feedback learning system tracks your keep/trash decisions, the manual edits you make, and the color grades you prefer. Over time, the AI adjusts its scoring weights to better reflect your personal taste, like training a photo editor who knows exactly what you look for.
Bought before tiers existed?
You already have imagic Max, forever, free. Every license bought before the tiers launched was upgraded automatically, no action needed on your end.
Why did the price change from $10?
imagic used to be one $10 price. We split it into three tiers, Lite, Plus, and Max, so we can keep building the heavier AI features without pricing out hobbyists who just want a clean cull-to-export pass. Nobody who already bought lost anything.
